Monica on How Ariana Grande's The Boy Is Mine Remix Changed Brandy Friendship (Exclusive)

Monica is reflecting on her friendship with Brandy after teaming up for Ariana Grande���s ���The Boy Is Mine��� remix. The singer opens up to ET's Denny Directo about reuniting with Brandy for the song, out now. Ari's music video also featured Brandy and Monica in her reimagining of their 1998 hit collab. Monica praises Ariana for bringing the two of them back together, revealing that she and Brandy 'talked more' in the last four weeks than they have in 'the last two decades.'

[@gymnastgirl137]

ariana accidentally helping heal a friendship ?? yeah yall could never make me hate my girl ariana 😭

[@NasaRecordss]

literally like that’s so ariana 😭

[@TamerAl-g7w]

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[@Lovley11649]

She is a proud Home wrecker though….

[@tasneemabubakar9749]

Fr I love her even more

[@gymnastgirl137]

@@Lovley11649 you clearly didn’t listen to the remix then if you still going w that

[@mariakhxn]

Monica saying she used to watch victorious with her daughter and do the “cat voice” was not something I’d ever expected 😂🤍

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

Monica is a unintentionally good impressionist!

[@EArmandE]

I don’t think they realize how massive is the “Brandy and Monica” brand.

[@kevinjohnson4877]

I need an album immediately after hearing them sing together again

[@lmw9562]

💯

[@ikexbankai]

Seriously they could make so much money if they went on tour together. They don’t even need to make an album. Just a joint tour with finishing with the Boy Is Mine would make them millions upon millions. Crazy that they can’t get past patty behavior to do it for themselves and the fans

[@rikkicorbett623]

BAM Brandy Ariana Monica new album 2025 😅😅😅 I need them to realize that they need to make this money move and do a tour together. Ariana is the bridge for them to the new generation.❤

[@richardnguyen]

Monica is espousing so much wisdom, humility, and maturity.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Truly She is🎯🔥🔥🔥👍!!!….

[@ubulive]

When's the real Queen R&B tour

[@kimendable]

Goonica is NOT mature 😂😂😂😂😂😊

[@kimendable]

Goonica hasn’t had a hit since 2003😂😂😂😂😂 all hail the QUEEN BEYONCÉ🤣🤣🤣🤣👑👑👑🫵🏽

[@kimendable]

Beyonce is so much better than this FLOP

[@kalaigirl]

the vocal harmonies was so refreshing to hear with this song. i miss hearing that in music. a group of ladies harmonizing making amazing music is so missed

[@ab-zg8pt]

Anytime Brandy and Monica are involved, ESPECIALLY with Ariana Grande, there will definitely be harmonizing on another level. Check out all of Brandy's albums, too - they're all excellent

[@jadepinnock]

If you haven't yet you should check out Flo!

[@mandydriscoll1507]

Omg Brandy and her harmonies is unmatched on all of her albums😍😍🥰and her back vocals, in that sultry, almost whisper is gold

[@Beardlybeloved]

Check out FLO if you haven’t yet, harmonies stay on point

[@roddo1955]

It's layered to death. It sounds mechanic.

[@ThickYe_West]

Interviewer asked all the right questions!

[@HashtagAuthenticallyMe]

Yooooo!!! I caught myself saying, "Good question. Good question" lol

[@Dera7101]

True!

[@snowymuffin]

Trueeee❤❤❤

[@darrylthomas2664]

He always does 👍🏾

[@Grace-tf2cy]

Absolutely

[@kristopherdavis2715]

The irony of it is no matter how great Monica & Brandy are separately, their magic and impact TOGETHER can't be denied!! The song is beyond amazing!!! Ariana outdid herself with this one! Monica & Brandy are like the sun and the moon to the music industry! There's a special need for both! Two iconic queens with beautiful voices and timeless music!! 🐐👑🙌🏽

[@cjohnson_]

That's not irony and Brandy is in her own lane. She doesn't need Monica for anything. 😂

[@TemujinScott80]

@@cjohnson_you missed the point. Stan energy. Both are amazing separately but together there IS magic

[@cvc1814]

Facts ❤

[@cvc1814]

No matter how people try to pit them against each other God brings them back together ❤️

[@williame.7982]

​@@cjohnson_Comprehension is difficult for a lot of people... No one ever said Brandy needed anyone 🤦🏾‍♂️... You'll get it though, eventually

[@Mel-ux8uv]

The way Monica Handled this interview is so dope! SHE SPOKE SO CLEARLY WITH PASSION . HER EMPHASIS ON THE FOWARD APPROACH TO THINGS. SHE HAS A CLASS TO HER THAT FEEL AUTHENTIC .

[@Blknamor]

I agree!

[@alyss2489]

Classy 👌🏽

[@theChariteTV]

Yessss

[@wyntonmohorn]

It's so good to see that Brandy & Monica are in such a great place together in their lives. These Queens deserve the best. 👑👑

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I thought they never liked each other, according to Dallas Austin and other producers. But I'm glad Brandy and Monica did a VERZUZ battle and are cool with each other.

[@tpop5619]

⁠@@kenterminateddq5311Same thing with Ariana and Mariah, Aretha and Patti too. People are always quick to pit people against each other without any real evidence and it’s sad.

[@Mariahmariahmariah3]

​@@tpop5619 don't forget mariah and Whitney lol

[@nadirahbrown63]

No Whitney and Mariah both said they never had a problem with each others that was other people trying to make it seem like they didn’t like each other.

[@willh8682]

Ariana Grande inadvertently causing Monica & Brandy to squash their decades long rivalry during Black Music Month by inviting them to be on a remix of her song titled after their duet was not on my 2024 bingo card but I’m so happy it happened 😭I love the song, the remix & the music video👏🏾🤩

[@ab-zg8pt]

Period!!!!

[@cjohnson_]

Brandy been moved on. Monica holding on to a 20 yr beef is sad.

[@AnisaAkeya]

The stars aligned. 😌

[@nookie31976]

​@@cjohnson_ Monica was very upset with Brandy and like Cardi said when there's beef we beef foreva. Lol. I'm glad they have grown and mended their relationship

[@SirDave]

Let's stop acting like Brandy has always been nice to Monica. If it took Monica sometimes to get over it, that's like. I love Brandy, but Brandy definitely was on the internet shading Monica some years ago to the fact that it got picked up by national TV shows. ​@@cjohnson_

[@rickwalker4219]

Monica’s verbiage cannot be denied do you hear meeeeee. Graceful eloquent and sophisticated

[@bigd7386]

This feels good. Her comments about where her and Brandy are now seem genuine. And the song is just a banga.

[@Vanillasky07]

Makeup artist: How smokey do you want your eyes? Monica: Yes

[@vanessaacosta6144]

Seriously she didn’t need all tgat

[@tashacollins5904]

😂😂 it was a bit much.

[@ari-dt5mo]

and she look good

[@frenchantonio1]

Peacock… but in the best way.

[@kristopherdavis2715]

She looks amazing! Look better than most of these young girls!

[@lisa3733]

She is so well spoken. Excellent communication skills are displayed here

[@snowymuffin]

I agree! I wish she were an English teacher. I would love to sit in her class!

[@jules2419]

I’ve played it AT LEAST 20 times the last 24 hours.

[@johnnyleopard2668]

Omg same 😂

[@_monamono_2382]

Same. I’ve listened to the remix more time than I’ve heard the original at this point

[@hiitsamrit]

AND IM HERE TRYING TO BREAK MY RECORD FOR MOST PLAYED SONG IN A DAY! 😂❤

[@jules2419]

@@hiitsamrit you can do it! I believe in you!

[@snowymuffin]

Sameeee hahaaha😂

[@millennialaviation]

The remix was EVERYTHING

[@malemadonna13]

Monica is so regal & well spoken. She speaks so articulately & is so genuine. One of the most authentic artists in the industry.

[@AstinzWorld]

Brandy and Monica TOUR PLEASE ❤

[@Harrelltayla]

Yes!

[@LBloggie]

No

[@RegentofArrako]

@@LBloggieexactly.

[@jeromejr1977]

That would be a sold out tour.

[@bigunicorn5926]

This the one.

[@JamesJones-lb6ds]

Ariana grande is a musical genius ❤❤❤and she always finds the right people to collab with to make it sound so good

[@kenziehuck7356]

every single person who has ever worked with ari have had nothing but positive and beautiful things to say about her. that speaks more to her character than fabricated page six articles and i choose to believe those who truly know her

[@grandevideos8603]

Ariana wrote the lyrics for the boy is mine remix, it addresses the affair rumor

[@snowymuffin]

Trueee❤

[@sarahjh4364]

would u bad mouth your coworker publicly? because that's what they are: coworkers. monica also has more to win from speaking well of her (ari is a big popstar and the younger generation doesn't know who she is). But lilly? has nothing to gain or lose. just her truth to share with the world. why wouldn't you believe her?

[@grandevideos8603]

@@sarahjh4364 and what if she isn’t sharing the truth? what does she have to lose by lying? nothing.

[@grandevideos8603]

@@sarahjh4364 by the way, it’s been disproven

[@rossmwi]

Monica is so elegant and classy. I could listen to her speak for days.

[@traceyberesford6246]

ariana did 2 separate music videos for 34+35, so i feel like it would be ICONIQUE to do a music video with brandy and monica in addition to the one she just put out.

[@whoevr]

that’s actually what i expected 😭 but since they already appeared in the og.. idk. we might not get it otherwise she would have released it yesterday

[@adoreme4245]

And the same guy!!!!

[@problematique9389]

They did appear in the official lyric video 🤷🏼

[@LizzetteLicea1774]

WE NEED A BRANDY/MONICA TOUR!

[@harriz2537]

The boy is mine Brandy and Monica. That song stil hits 25years later I ❤love the song

[@jules2419]

I’m manifesting a Brandy & Monica Tour 2025!!! 🎉❤

[@jaydenstorm6147]

So they can physically fight behind scenes?

[@phyliciapatterson910]

They'd sell out in seconds

[@lotusphoenix8]

What would on their setlist?

[@kiaj6144]

I would buy a ticket for sure!

[@nathanieljones74]

Period

[@snowymuffin]

Monica is so well spoken! Her communication skills just makes me awe! I wish she were an English teacher. I would not miss any class! 😍

[@kalelee6153]

Kudos Monica for being so open and honest. She didn’t outright say it, but women were pitted against each other in the 90s and I can relate to what she was saying… so happy things have changed and she’s found a true friendship with Brandi!

[@rye._0]

ari being the glue 🥹🤍

[@iGooseMax]

I just smiled for 13 minutes straight. This makes me so happy so see all this love and healing. I hope they do make a music video! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnnyleopard2668]

Omg same! 😂❤

[@charlies_angels3496]

Same!!!!! Just grinning from ear to ear like a proud family member!! 😂

[@kevinortegarojas]

The way no one ever has anything negative to say about Ari. I love that. And these legends deserve their flowers.

[@reesem.2809]

😃

[@jesycag88]

Monica’s media training is top notch

[@sarahgordino6695]

It’s been 25? Jesus. I’m old.

[@ayoolukoga9829]

Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain: for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Deuteronomy 5:11

[@HauteMashups]

Amazing interviewer. And love that Ariana was able to bring these two back together. ❤

[@Henry-cf4oo]

The emotions and wounds were still raw at the Verzus and It all belongs to me stages in their lives. We need more of this healing.

[@charlesanderson4028]

Younger me is so happy 😍😍

[@jacalynjohnson4656]

I love both these icons Monica and Brandy….thumbs up to Ariana for the idea!

[@zairetahj3220]

So can we get the Brandy & Monica world tour.. that’s definitely something for the culture.

[@ellee1708]

This is hands down my FAVORITE interview with Monica! 🎉

[@NaturallyLatrice]

I LOVE that the interviewer asked her the question and then hushed to let her speak and expound on her answers. Great interview!

[@MrKingLuffy]

I Grew Up Listening To That Song I Was Born On September 6 1991 I Still Listen And Watch The Music Video To Monica’s For You I Will.

[@raphaellambert6585]

Love this while interview. ARIANA IS EVERYTHING FOR THIS ICONIC MOMENT

[@johnnyleopard2668]

Agreed. This is unbelievable ❤

[@cuziMtruth]

This makes me so happy

[@johnnyleopard2668]

I know! Me too! ❤

[@taytayrazors9033]

Me too.

[@MalibuDollface]

My 2 childhood queens are grown and still SNATCHED!!! My heart is so full, thank you ari! ❤❤❤

[@saphire2214]

Inject this song straight into my veins. It's sooo good. Way better than Ari's original. The remix has extra seasoning on it. 😩

[@QueenOyinkan]

We need a Brandy Monica tour!

[@michaelajayi8546]

I am so glad Monica has matured , instead of punching someone in the face

[@eaudenikita2641]

Brandy punched Monica too. It was in Jet Magazine. Because Brandy was badmouthing one of Monica's dancers at mTV video awards is why according to Jet Magazine. Allegedly Brandy had a black eye and Monica a busted lip.

[@jules2419]

Ha!

[@adebeautybox]

Monica speaks well but I still think she’d kick down a door and slap a chick.

[@minhtran2160]

Nah Brandy was a brat when she was younger. Many other artists have confirmed it

[@Allaboutthemusic265]

@@minhtran2160lol what. No one ever said that u made it up.

[@purplechicklover]

This is why I love all three of these women. I’m so glad Ariana put them on this song and gave them their flowers. I love the original The Boy is Mine, but this version that Ariana made is incredible, especially with them on the remix! Really phenomenal. It’s good they are connecting again after so long.

[@zaniyamonae1600]

I need this performed at the Grammys, the VMAs. All of it

[@126missday]

Because she knows homage needs to be paid to these extremely talented women brandy & monica are icons & the original boy is mine can never be matched thank you Ariana grande for recognizing that & relaying that message in this endeavor⭐️😌

[@ab-zg8pt]

I was 14 when TBIM came out, I remember pissing my sister off trying to nail those runs lmao Ariana so real for this remix

[@Mjackson4005]

This is so cute omg

[@espourtoe]

this interview made me cry!! what a lovely interview. 😭😭 monica is an absolute legend.

[@robertmercadoworld]

Yall better change this cover photo of MONICA ASAP! She’s beautiful this ain’t no home movie put some respect on her name!

[@robertmercadoworld]

Use screen grab at 1:22 !

[@kalanioney5136]

Monica and Brandy are Very Iconic

[@TheeMan101]

Love this!! Even made me a little emotional listening to Monica. So happy for them all.

[@shiffault]

So happy to see them together ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nathaliamartinez9074]

Yo shout out to Denny Directo, amazing interviewer. Invigorating questions that actually allowed for the interviewee to express themselves. Enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good work Denny 🎉

[@chriss5377]

Man say what you want about Ariana! But she is awesome ! Monica is so posed when she speaks love this interview

[@xicano323joey]

Love Love this for these two icons. I pray we get that joint tour!’

[@daniellenicole6989]

This makes my heart melt! I love women supporting and uplifting other women! Love the song too!

[@Nasty4rea]

“THE STARS HAVE ALIGNED” FOR BRANDY AND MONICAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@craigwatutu]

Monica speaks with so much humility and authenticity! It's so inspiring to watch

[@dbgreene9020]

Monica is the most beautiful and loving human. This version makes me so happy as someone has been around for the original Boy is Mine

[@thelovelyjerald]

I love me some Brandy but Monica always going to bring the truth.

[@janaec5248]

What truth exactly is she bringing? He should’ve asked her why she Ghosted Brandy and Ray J after Verzuz and still expect them to talk to her.

[@InfinitleYours]

The song is fire. Brandy and Monica still got pipes. Ariana voice, technique, and her bubbly fun personality ❤❤💐💐💐 Girl Power & Stars and an Iconic Historical Moment!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@TheSkinnyZ]

The interview and the music clips are on such different volumes, omg. 🥲🫠

[@aaxeljeremy696]

The chills this interview gives. Monica is an amazing woman.

[@JMTE27]

I love everything about this Fans of these ladies since the 90s Love the bonding years later

[@berrydoll96]

Woww what a great interview

[@shannonoah_]

This is so AWESOME! Monica on tour with Nicki. Brandy on Normani's new album. Both ladies on Ari's remix! Give 👏🏾 Me 👏🏾 MORE 👏🏾!

[@potterylady44]

Yep and Brandy has 2 movies she is in about to drop 😱😱😱. Love her!

[@foxyvasileva7383]

Monica is so incredibly intelligent and eloquent!

[@Cola___]

Love this for them Monica is so well spoken.

[@frankyfranky3207]

Love them, I hope Brandy & Monica can collaborate again.

[@reereealexander8653]

I'm the same age as Brandy and Monica and thoroughly listened to them both including Aaliyah. Although I didn't care if they liked each other not this made me tear up because that's a long time and I'm happy genuinely for them❤

[@billiedoesbeats]

I met Ariana once at my old job and she was SO kind. I told her how my daughter absolutely loves her. About an hour later after she was done dining with her friends, she handed me a piece of paper on her way out. It was a personalized autograph addressed TO my daughter BY name. Didn't even ask for it, she just did it on her own.. that's the kind of star she is.

[@MCScobes]

It’s amazing how this helped Brandy and Monica to “PATCH THINGS UP” together. She said it best, some things just needs to be discussed between the 2 of them alone, and they’ll get through it together. Can’t wait to see the return of new Monica X Brandy collab🔥🔥 Side Note (5:48): Monica’s parents were from Newnan, Ga?!?!? Bet, that’s means it’s possible for a Newnan guy like me to make something shake in the music industry 🔥🔥

[@problematique9389]

I don't think you know what "tie the knot" means, lol. 😂 But yes, point made.

[@MCScobes]

@@problematique9389 I… damn it! I should’ve said patch things up🤣🤣 Thanks for the clarification😭

[@ThatBranB]

One of the most well spoken people I know in the industry. So clear and precise with how she articulates with the true intentions of what she wants to say. Beautiful words about Ari. Can see why the BIG stars like working with Monica and showing her love. Nicki on PF2, now Ariana. Amazing interviewer and this was a true conversation. Pleased more connection is growing between Brandy and Monica ❤️👏🏾🔥

[@keynolivia]

So happy for Brandy and Monica’s friendship. ❤️🙏🏽💐

[@NellieKAdaba]

Me too

[@damein5469]

Well said Monica 👏🏾 ❤love this moment as well as the original in 98 🥹

[@kaisumner]

saw her on the PF2 Tour and she was absolutely incredible. so glad ariana reached out when she was done w the US leg ❤️

[@MarcosSantos-dj6lk]

the remix is gold love it

[@kera.habayeho]

after all these years! wow

[@Drjb1906]

Excellent interview and interviewer!! 👍🏾

[@Meds1000MD]

I like that brandy and monica are cool.

[@ricoalvarez8323]

Excellent ORIGINAL song, DECENT positive remix!

[@goldenlife4045]

This was an amazing and thoughtful interview. It warms my heart that Brandy and Monica have really worked out the kinks and have forged a true bond. It is what the world needs. 🥰

[@Miles-ud6rh]

This was beautiful to hear. I love this musical healing energy

[@ChikyPineda]

that is my favorite Song from Monica brings back memories

[@americanbaki]

Wow well I've been waiting to hear this for 25 years hunny!!! I love it for you both.

[@MBJetSetterFYB]

this is so beautiful wow the music is good and the story as well I’m obsessed

[@dwightschmidt5391]

I love this so much! All the women and Queens in this is absolutely amazing!

[@lamontking87]

Brandy & Monica are legends 👑 👑

[@MexyCan74]

Wow how well-spoken and articulate is Monica ❣️

[@akinwalephillips8301]

The interview... Top notch. The interviewer... Superb. Monica's diction and command of the English language...excellently

[@virgo8609]

It's absolutely perfect timing❤

[@angel92655]

The three of them sound sooo good together

[@natex4398]

This is truth that if you keep going things can align in the future. Growth and change does wonders.

[@Shanicedontknow12]

I seen Monica in person and she looks way better in person. She is such a sweet and lovely lady

[@johnnyleopard2668]

Im so happy!!! ❤❤❤ Everything about this is uplifting and inspiring and like she said, "devine timing." ALL of you ladies deserve all the success in the world!! LEGENDARY

[@jazzminehalloway1061]

I love this interview so much and the questions were amazing!🤍 I hope that we can get a live performance with Brandy, Monica, and Ariana🤞🏽

[@deninaburns2076]

This was such a great interview, love all 3 of these ladies! Vocals for days!!!!!! 🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️