The collaboration was sparked by a playful Twitter exchange after the 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Ariana Grande 's cover of the holiday classic features the late rapper Mac Miller performing under his jazz-influenced pseudonym, Larry Lovestein . Released early in their long-standing personal and professional relationship, the track serves as a significant milestone for fans of both artists. Release and Background
The song was originally uploaded to Ariana Grande’s YouTube channel on December 25, 2012 , under the simple title "Cold" . Ariana Grande Baby It's Cold Outside (feat M...
While this specific duet is unreleased, Grande has a robust history of holiday music available on official platforms:
The cover is a faithful yet modernized rendition of the 1944 Frank Loesser standard. The collaboration was sparked by a playful Twitter
It remains an unreleased track and was not included in Grande's 2013 holiday EP, Christmas Kisses . Musical Style and Collaboration
It showcases Grande’s soulful pop vocals paired with Miller's smooth, jazz-inflected delivery as Larry Lovestein , a character he created for his experimental jazz project Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival . Release and Background The song was originally uploaded
Fans often cite this recording as early evidence of the "playful chemistry" that eventually led to their two-year romantic relationship starting in 2016. Context in Grande's Discography