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Sabrina Carpenter Defends Provocative Lyrics Amid Backlash

12/4/2025

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Sabrina Carpenter addresses backlash over provocative lyrics, stressing her right to evolve beyond her Disney Channel image.
She notes some criticism stems from her past role on Girl Meets World.
Carpenter says, "If you don’t like it, it’s not for you."
During her tour, the song Juno with suggestive lyrics sparked controversy for younger audiences, and she notes she cannot dictate which moments go viral.

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Sabrina Carpenter addresses backlash over provocative lyrics, stressing her right to evolve beyond her Disney Channel image.
She notes some criticism stems from her past role on Girl Meets World.
Carpenter says, "If you don’t like it, it’s not for you."
During her tour, the song Juno with suggestive lyrics sparked controversy for younger audiences, and she notes she cannot dictate which moments go viral.