Ariana Grande Hates Obesity, Not America: 'One Last Time' Singer Apologizes

In a statement to Buzzfeed, Grande said that she's new to being a public figure and that she needs to "strive to be better." In the meanwhile, she also admitted that she is not a fan of American's overconsumption, citing childhood obesity rates.

"I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American and I've always made it clear that I love my country. What I said in a private moment with my friend, who was buying the donuts, was taken out of context and I am sorry for not using more discretion with my choice of words," Grande said in a statement, before saying that she doesn't hate America, per se, but hates obesity.

"As an advocate for healthy eating, food is very important to me and I sometimes get upset by how freely we as Americans eat and consume things without giving any thought to the consequences that it has on our health and society as a whole."

Grande also dismissed recent rumors that her cancelled spot at the MLB All-Star concert was because of her "I hate America" statement. Instead, she blamed her emergency oral surgery. She has since been replaced by Demi Lovato.

Read Grande's full statement below:

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