Fan Disrupts Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set. Her Response Has People Crying ‘Islamophobia!’
By Amanda Harding
Published on April 13, 2026.
Sabrina Carpenter, a singer known for her honest reaction to a Coachella fan's "zaghrouta" sound, has been labelled Islamophobic by some fans. The fan was reportedly making an Arabic ululation sound known as "Zaghrouda". Carpenter responded by asking, "Is this Burning Man? What's going on? This is weird." She later issued an apology in the comments, stating her reaction was "pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended." The incident sparked controversy among fans, with some arguing that Carpenter's reaction to the sound indicated islamophobia.
Related Articles
Scarlett Johansson Says Life in the Spotlight as a Young Woman in the Early 2000s 'Was Just a Really Harsh Time'
Scarlett Johansson reminisces about life in the early 2000s as a young woman, highlighting the harshness and insecularness of that time, and the increased opportunities for young women in Hollywood.
Justin Bieber’s Coachella Set Had Nothing to Do With Catalog Sale
Justin Bieber’s Coachella set was influenced by the $203 million sale of his catalog, despite speculation suggesting older songs and streaming restrictions.
Mario Adorf, German-Italian Star of ‘The Tin Drum’ and ‘Winnetou,’ Dies at 95
Mario Adorf, a legendary German-Italian actor known for roles in crime thrillers and spaghetti Westerns, has died at 95.