Backlash after Sabrina Carpenter mocks fan’s ululation at Coachella

• Sabrina Carpenter faces criticism after appearing to mock a fan’s ululation during her Coachella performance.

Sabrina Carpenter is facing criticism after a moment at Coachella in which she appeared to mock a fan’s cultural expression during her performance.

During the show, a fan performed an ululation, a high-pitched celebratory sound traditionally used in Arab and African cultures to express joy and mark celebrations such as weddings and festive gatherings. The fan later explained that the gesture was part of their cultural background.

Footage and accounts shared online suggest that Sabrina Carpenter reacted by referring to the sound as “yodeling” and saying, “she doesn’t like it,” which some viewers interpreted as dismissive.

The exchange quickly circulated on social media, prompting criticism from users who accused the singer of mocking a cultural expression.

The incident took place during Carpenter’s set at Coachella, the annual music festival held in California.

As of now, Carpenter has not publicly responded to the backlash.