Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter has found herself in the crosshairs of social media users for allegedly mocking a fan who performed a ‘zaghrouta’, a high-pitched sound used to symbolise joy in Arab and African cultures, during a show at Coachella. On Sunday, the singer addressed the situation on X and wrote, “My apologies I didn't see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly. My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. In the video, Carpenter is about to begin a song when an audience member was heard letting out the Zaghrouta, which left the singer visibly confused. It’s so weird.”This led to netizens slamming Carpenter on social media, with many calling her islamophobic and insensitive.

Source: The Telegraph April 12, 2026 06:46 UTC