Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes For Her Reaction to Crowd Chant at Coachella: ‘Now I Know What a Zaghrouta Is’
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By Ashley Iasimone
Published on April 12, 2026.
Sabrina Carpenter has responded to criticism over her reaction to a high-pitched cheer from the crowd at Coachella, stating that she didn't know it was a Zaghrouta, a chant that is common to various cultures and is meant to honor and celebrate. The pop star was seen sitting at the piano with a confused expression and saying, "I don't like it. When someone in the crowd loudly called out, "It's my culture, yodeling?" Carpenter responded by saying she was sorry and welcoming all cheers and yodels from now on. The incident sparked online backlash, with some accusing Carpenter of being insensitive and Islamophobic.
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