EntertainmentSabrina Carpenter's bold concert stirs internet debate

Sabrina Carpenter's bold concert stirs internet debate

Are Sabrina Carpenter's performances too controversial for young fans? The internet was set ablaze after one of the artist's concert performances. Opinions are divided: some defend her bold style, while others criticize her for lacking responsibility towards younger audiences.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Sabrina Carpenter attends 2024 Time100 Next at Chelsea Piers on October 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Sabrina Carpenter attends 2024 Time100 Next at Chelsea Piers on October 09, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagic)
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Konrad Siwik

Sabrina Carpenter, who started her career as a Disney Channel star in the show "Girl Meets World," has come a long way from the cute girl next door to a daring artist known for her bold lyrics and performances. Her latest album, "Short 'n Sweet," released in August 2024, quickly hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart. Sabrina is promoting her work during her world tour, which began in September. During these concerts, an event occurred, sparking a lively discussion on the Internet.

Bedroom scenes at Sabrina Carpenter's concert

Specific emotions were stirred by one moment in the concert when Sabrina performs the song "Bed Chem." During the performance, a bed appears on stage, with the artist dressed in a nightgown singing the song, and she is eventually covered by transparent curtains. It's seen how Sabrina and the man accompanying her remove clothing and strike an intimately suggestive pose.

A video of this performance, posted by user X @MPopCraves, quickly gained huge popularity. The comment on the recording read: "i CANNOT be the only person that finds her doing this in front of a audience full of children inappropriate." The author also expressed outrage, explaining that he took his younger sister to the concert, not expecting "such indecent behaviour."

A performance that divided viewers

The discussion about the performance divided Internet users. Some pointed to Sabrina's past as a Disney star and the potentially younger audience at her concerts. Comments online were concerned: "She has such a young audience and traumatizes them in this way - it's really sad."

On the other hand, the artist’s defenders argued that the responsibility for choosing events children attend lies with the parents. In their view, Sabrina's concerts are targeted toward an adult audience, which is emphasized by both the nature of the album and the clear messages from the artist regarding her approach to sexuality.

From Disney star to sex-positivity icon

Both opponents and supporters of Sabrina pointed to other stars who faced similar criticism after departing from an image built during their Disney or Nickelodeon times. Examples include Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande, who also shocked fans with a more expressive style.

For many fans, these artistic changes are a natural evolution. Sabrina Carpenter has repeatedly emphasized her sex-positive approach, even calling herself "vulgar" during one of her performances in 2023.

The debate around Sabrina Carpenter's performance will continue for a long time. Modern entertainment industry standards increasingly balance bold expression with responsibility towards different audience groups. Although critics have their points, for many, Sabrina Carpenter is an artist who boldly expresses herself and her views - perhaps a bit too bluntly, but in line with her artistic vision.

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