Actress Cynthia Erivo responds to online comments that describe her as Ariana Grande’s “bodyguard,” saying the framing reflects how Black women are treated. The remarks follow an incident connected to the Singapore premiere of *Wicked: For Good*, where Erivo stepped in between Grande and a TikTok prankster who had approached and mobbed the singer. After footage and reactions circulated online, some users turned the moment into jokes and memes portraying Erivo as Grande’s security. Erivo says this type of commentary is not harmless, arguing that it stems from racist and discriminatory attitudes rather than the context of the interaction. Both outlets report that Erivo’s comments are directed at the broader pattern of stereotyping Black women in public-facing roles and in ways that undermine their actions and professionalism.