Ariana Grande Dating Big Sean After Split With Ex Jai Brooks?
At last Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, Ariana Grande kicked off the awards night with Nicki Minaj and Jessie J as they performed the song "Bang Bang." The 21-year old looked comfortable onstage and was spotted backstage with what could be her new boyfriend.
Grande was photographed backstage with Big Sean. They held hands while walking down the long hallway, and Grande was seen skipping gleefully in a silver strapless dress and knee high boots. They were even seen hugging each other to the delight of their entourage.
Grande recently broke off her relationship with Jai Brooks allegedly because he wasn't there when she needed him the most.
"When her grandfather was dying, everyone was there for her. People flew to Florida to be with her, but Jai didn't," a source told E! Online. "Ariana just felt he wasn't there like he should have been."
Big Sean used to be engaged to "Glee" star Naya Rivera, but he broke off the engagement last April.
Rumors of a blossoming romance between Grande and Big Sean started swirling in early August, and though there has been no confirmation about their relationship, the photos taken backstage at the VMAs appear to confirm that the two are now dating.
They reportedly have started off as friends, and now they seem to be moving past the friendship stage. Big Sean apparently made the connection with Grande when he provided some backup vocals for her song with Iggy Azalea entitled "Problem."
"They have been friends since they made the song together. They have been spending more time together and have been getting very close." the insider added.
