The singer, 25, wore comfort clothes and grabbed an iced coffee with friends having kept a low profile while mourning the late rapper following his shock death from an apparent overdose earlier this month.
Her oversized Knicks jumper got soaked as she skipped across the road in the downpour, but she didn't seem to mind, instead laughing with her pals.
She wore her hair in bunches and looked like any other twenty-something as she hung out in the street following her announcement she is taking a break from showbiz to "heal and mend".
Ariana and her fiance Pete Davidson had been expected to be among the guests at the Emmys at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Monday, but she pulled out at the last minute.
Her representative told People magazine: "Contrary to reports, Ariana will not be attending the Emmys tonight.
"Pete has also opted to not attend to be with her in New York.
"Given the events of the past couple of years, Ariana is going to take some much needed time to heal and mend."
The No Tears Left to Cry singer is also planning to work on some new music without any pressure on her while she takes her time out.
The spokesperson added: "She will be staying close to home and using this period to spend time with her loved ones and work on new music without deadline. She thanks her fans for their understanding."
Her decision comes following the death of her former boyfriend Mac from an apparent overdose and the terrorist attack at her concert in Manchester, North West England, in May 2017.
Ariana recently shared a touching tribute to Mac and admitted she "can't believe" he's gone.
She wrote: “I adored you from the day i met you when I was nineteen and I always will. I can’t believe you aren’t here anymore. I really can’t wrap my head around it.
“We talked about this. so many times. I’m so mad, I’m so sad I don’t know what to do. You were my dearest friend. For so long. Above anything else.
“I’m so sorry I couldn’t fix or take your pain away. I really wanted to. The kindest, sweetest soul with demons he never deserved. I hope you’re okay now. rest.”
Ariana dated Mac for two years up until May of this year, but remained friends with him and offered him support.
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