Mon Feb 17 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Pop Star Sabrina Carpenter Fires Back at Critics and Ex in New Music Video
**NEW YORK, NY** – Singer Sabrina Carpenter continues to make headlines, this time with a seemingly pointed response to her December breakup with actor Barry Keoghan in her latest music video for “Please Please Please,” a duet with Dolly Parton. The video features a storyline continuation from Carpenter’s earlier solo version, culminating in the bound and gagged figure of a man in an outfit identical to Keoghan’s from the original video. While Carpenter’s music videos are known for their interconnected narratives, this visual nod hasn’t gone unnoticed amidst the fallout from the couple’s split, which saw Keoghan publicly pleading with fans to cease online harassment.
This isn’t the first time Carpenter has used her platform to address criticism. Following backlash over her provocative stage presence and lyrics, she defended her artistic expression, drawing parallels to female artists like Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Madonna who have faced similar scrutiny throughout their careers. She firmly rejected accusations of her live performances being “offensive,” stating that those uncomfortable with her confident portrayal of sexuality should simply avoid her shows.
Further controversy arose from allegations of lip-syncing during her “Short n’ Sweet Tour,” which Carpenter swiftly denied. She also rebutted claims that her hit single, “Please Please Please,” was a failure, celebrating its number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Even the controversy surrounding her “Feather” music video, filmed in a Brooklyn church, resulted in a swift, witty retort from Carpenter, highlighting the church’s prior approval and making a playful reference to Jesus’s carpentry background. This incident also inadvertently became linked to a federal investigation involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams, with Carpenter alluding to her involvement during a Madison Square Garden performance.
Carpenter’s consistent and often sharp responses to criticism have solidified her image as a bold and unapologetic artist who isn’t afraid to engage with her detractors. The “Please Please Please” video only adds another layer to her ongoing public dialogue, demonstrating a clear willingness to use her art as a form of self-expression and rebuttal.
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