The video is centered around a "sexy fitness" theme, primarily taking place in a stylized gym and sauna:
: Grande leads a synchronized cycling choreography on stationary bikes while wearing high heels and a pink "Icon" cap. ariana_grande_ft_nicki_minaj_side_to_side_offic...
The song's title and hook—"got me walking side to side"—refer to physical soreness after sex. The video is centered around a "sexy fitness"
: Nicki Minaj’s verse uses terms like "bicycle" and "tricycle" as metaphors for sexual activity. Chart Performance & Legacy Chart Performance & Legacy The official music video
The official music video for "Side to Side" by Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj, directed by Hannah Lux Davis , premiered on August 28, 2016. It is a reggae-pop and dancehall-inspired track from Grande's third studio album, Dangerous Woman .
: During her rap verse, Nicki Minaj appears in a steam-filled sauna surrounded by shirtless male models posed like mannequins. Lyrical Meaning
: Transitions show Grande and backup dancers in a locker room and using boxing equipment.