Ariana Grande in the God is a Woman video | Photo: Instagram/arianagrande
Ariana Grande’s video for new single God is a Woman features the voice of Madonna as god.
She dropped the clip yesterday, but fans didn’t immediately recognize the icon reciting a Bible passage towards the end.
Material Girl singer Madonna puts a spin on Ezekiel 25:17 – the same passage famously read by Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.
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Switching the word ‘brothers’ for ‘sisters’, Madonna says: ‘And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger, those who attempt to poison and destroy my sisters, and you will know my name is the Lord, when I lay my vengeance upon you…’
Madonna has a history of using religion themes in her work, most famously in the iconic video for her single Like A Prayer. She also appeared on a crucifix during her 2006 Confessions Tour.
‘Thank you @madonna … u know why’
Madonna’s vocal cameo follows a teasing tweet posted by Ariana three days ago, reading: ‘Thank you @madonna … u know why ♡.
thank you @madonna … u know why
♡ 🌫 pic.twitter.com/ZLZnCmJ2xw— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) July 11, 2018
Ariana’s new album Sweetener is out 17 August. Meanwhile Madonna’s new album, rumored to be called Beautiful Game, is out later this year.
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