"If you do like it, let’s play": Sabrina Carpenter reacts to backlash for using sexual references in her music

Sabrina Carpenter recently opened up about the controversial cover art and the sexual references in her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend. According to People Magazine, in an interview with Variety for their Hitmakers Issue, she spoke about the backlash she received for using sexual references in her songs. She explained that if someone does not like it, they do not need to indulge in it, but if someone does, they are free to. She said:

“I’m just actually living my life, and you’re watching. If you don’t like it, it’s not for you. If you do like it, let’s play.”

Accodding to People Magazine, Sabrina Carpenter most recently completed her Sweet n' Sour tour which began last year on September 24. In the last show of the tour, which ended last month on November 23, the Grammy-nominated singer "arrested" Miss Piggy during the fun, playful segment of her concert.

More about Sabrina Carpenter's latest interview, as she addresses the controversy surrounding her album cover art

In her interview with Variety, published on December 3, Sabrina Carpenter also spoke about the controversy that generated after the release of her album, which was released on August 29. The "Juno" singer, in the latest Hitmakers Issue, explained the deeper meaning behind her album, which debuted at the no.1 spot on the Billboard 200 Chart. She said:

“It was about how people try to control women, and how I felt emotionally yanked around by these relationships that I had, and how much power you’re allowing yourself to give them."

She further added:

"It meant one thing to me and 100 things to other people, and I was looking at it going, ‘That’s valid. Mine’s valid. What’s for dinner? Not to bypass the weight that it did carry for some people. I saw it and was like, ‘That is a great point. It wasn’t the point I was trying to make.'"

Sabrina Carpenter also commented on how, from an young age, she wanted to embrace her sexuality and express that through her songs, but people still associate her with her past Disney role. She said:

“I think it wouldn’t matter so much if I wasn’t a childhood figure for some people. But I also can’t really help that. It’s not my fault that I got a job when I was 12 and you won’t let me evolve.”

Most recently, Sabrina Carpenter responded to a post shared by the official account of the White House, in which her music has been used in a post about deportation, writing, "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda." The post has received 1.6 million likes since it was shared two days ago, on December 2.

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