International star, Sabrina Carpenter. Picture: X/@SabrinaAnnLynn
Sabrina Carpenter's provocative stage act during her Los Angeles concert has set social media ablaze, dividing fans and critics. And let’s be real — Hollywood is no stranger to pushing the envelope when it comes to sex and music.
It’s practically a two-for-one deal: controversy sells and so does artistry.
The former child star turned popstar is now in the hot seat after a daring performance at her final “Short n' Sweet” tour stop.
In the middle of her set, Carpenter got on her knees, clutched the microphone suggestively and mimicked a controversial act, even tossing in a cheeky line: “Have you ever tried this one?!”
It was bold, it was edgy, and it was enough to light up the internet with polarised opinions.
Some fans cheered her on, claiming it’s just part of her act. Others? Not so much, accusing her of being a bad influence, especially for younger followers who still associate her with her Disney days.
It’s not the first time a pop star has been called out for leaning into sexuality as part of their performance.
Many artists have defended similar moves, arguing they create music for mature audiences, not kids, and it’s up to parents to manage what their little ones watch.
Carpenter’s antics may be stirring the pot but whether she’s pushing artistic boundaries or crossing a line is debatable.
One thing’s for sure: she’s ditched the girl-next-door image for good.
Sabrina Carpenter unveils new ‘Juno’ position for the final U.S. show of her Short n’ Sweet tour.
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 19, 2024
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X user @johnny9170 commented: “Everything’s so sexual for no reason nowadays.”
@MONSTERBRYTON commented: “I can’t wait til the day artists stop using sex for everything. It really doesn’t add to the art, it’s also very tiring.”
I can’t wait til the day artists stop using sex for everything. It really doesnt add to the art, it’s also very tiring.
— BRYDISNEY (@MONSTERBRYTON) November 20, 2024
@RLorde1 wrote: “This girl always overcompensates for lack of artistic substance by being vulgar and trashy.”
@secretsmoph also wrote: “Don’t take your kid to concerts that have suggestive music (Sabrina Carpenter) and expect them to cater to your children ✨.”
While @seraphstiel argued: “It takes 2 seconds to know she’s not an artist for kids. It’s not her responsibility to raise kids. If there’s kids present, worry about their horrible parent who brought them.”
It takes 2 seconds to know she’s not an artist for kids. It’s not her responsibility to raise kids. If there’s kids present, worry about their horrible parent who brought them
— Lottie ᵀᵀᴾᴰ 🍉 (@seraphstiel) November 19, 2024