Sabrina Carpenter is not here for the drama surrounding her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend! After revealing the cover art, which shows her on her knees while a man pulls her hair, the internet exploded with accusations that she’s pandering to the male gaze and contradicting her feminist lyrics. Some fans called the album cover degrading, especially since Sabrina Carpenter often sings about toxic relationships and emotional immaturity.
sabrina carpenter new album cover ?? 😭 pic.twitter.com/5tcyo5vlYn
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But the “Espresso” hitmaker is completely unfazed. In her July-August Rolling Stone cover story, she said, “I can not give a f*** about it, because I’m just so excited.” She explained that she’s enjoying creating her art without worrying about public perception. Meanwhile, fans are defending the singer, arguing that his provocative cover is satire.
Sabrina Carpenter graces the cover of Rolling Stone. pic.twitter.com/Jf3yYNIUH7
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Adding more fuel to the debate, Sabrina posed nude on the Rolling Stone cover, wearing only lace stockings and her hair. The image drew comparisons to Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus. Despite the divided opinions, Sabrina Carpenter continues to own her narrative. Her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend drops on August 29, and if the buzz says anything, it’s going to be a hot topic for a while.
