EXCLUSIVE

Ariana Grande‘s “7 Rings” drops Friday … and we’re told Ariana and Co. expect the song will become an anthem for female empowerment … with more than a mention of retail therapy as a cure for breakups.

Sources involved in the recording say “7 Rings” wasn’t just a random song title … the name was inspired by something that happened shortly after her breakup with Pete Davidson. Ariana went out with her girls on a shopping spree, meandered into a jewelry store and bought 7 engagement rings for her friends. 

One verse goes like this … 

       They say money doesn’t solve your problems

       Whoever said that must not have enough money to solve them.

The lyrics also reference her breakups — just like “Thank U, Next” 

“7 Rings” is Ariana’s first single since releasing “Thank U, Next” … and her people think the new song will do at least as well as its predecessor. 

We’re told the song will also feature a new music video.