Ariana Grande releases new single “Hate That I Made You Love Me” ahead of album Petal

Ariana Grande has issued “Hate That I Made You Love Me” as the lead single from her forthcoming eighth studio album, Petal, slated for release on 31 July. The track reunites Grande with longtime collaborators Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh and showcases a mid‑tempo blend of alt‑pop and R&B with trap‑influenced production.

The song’s lyrics portray a reflective breakup theme while also commenting on Grande’s relationship with fame, featuring lines such as “sorry if I made me your type” and “cause I barely tried.” It is the first release on her new imprint, BabyDoll Music, which operates under an exclusive licence with Republic Records. The accompanying Indonesian‑language article reproduces the full lyric set, emphasizing the emotional tone of the composition.

Grande described the track on Instagram as one of her favorite songs she’s ever written, underscoring the personal significance of the release as she builds anticipation for the full album.