12.04.2026 18:50
Famous American singer Sabrina Carpenter faced criticism on social media due to her reaction to a fan's scream at the Coachella stage. Following backlash claiming she ignored cultural sensitivities and acted in a racist manner, Carpenter issued an apology, stating that her words were misunderstood and that her reaction was solely due to surprise.
Famous American singer Sabrina Carpenter drew criticism for her remarks regarding the sound of a fan's ululation during her performance on the Coachella stage. Following the backlash, the singer shared an apology message on her social media account.
DIALOGUE ON STAGE DREW REACTION
On April 10, Carpenter, who performed as the headliner at the festival, was taken aback by the ululation sound rising from the crowd. The dialogue between her and a fan quickly became a topic of discussion.
In the on-stage conversation, Carpenter can be heard asking, "What are you doing?" and receiving the response, "This ululation is our culture." Following this response, Carpenter expressed,
“I didn’t like it at all,”
“Is this your culture?”
“This is very strange.”
CRITICISM OF RACISM EMERGED
With the video being shared on social media, many users criticized Carpenter's words. Particularly users of Arab and African descent argued that the artist's remarks disregarded cultural sensitivities and reacted by accusing her of racism.
SHARED AN APOLOGY MESSAGE
In response to the backlash, Carpenter apologized in a statement made on her X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that she did not want to hurt her fans. The singer expressed her respect for different cultures.
Quoting a post that included criticisms, Carpenter offered her apologies, saying, "I’m sorry, I didn’t see this person with my own eyes and I couldn’t hear clearly. My reaction was purely confusion, it was sarcastic and not malicious. I could have handled the situation better! Now I know what ululation is! From now on, all cheers and sounds will be welcomed." She clarified the matter with these words.