Was Camila Cabello Throwing Shade at Sabrina Carpenter?

October 9, 2024

Camila Cabello might not be on Sabrina Carpenter’s BFF list after what went down during her performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Festival. The Fifth Harmony alum sparked major buzz when she skipped a specific word while singing her hit “Señorita”—and fans think it was a subtle dig at Sabrina. 👀

In a TikTok clip shared on Sept. 21, Camila sang the line, “You say we’re just friends / But friends don’t know the way you taste”—except, she purposely left out the word “taste,” put her finger to her lips, and flashed the crowd a cheeky grin. 🤫 The move had fans immediately connecting the dots to Sabrina Carpenter’s song Taste, which many think references her rumored romance with Camila’s ex, Shawn Mendes. (For context, Camila and Shawn dated for two years before calling it quits in 2021.)

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Sabrina’s song Taste raised eyebrows when it dropped, especially with lyrics like, “You’re wonderin’ why half his clothes went missin’ / My body’s where they’re at.” Fans quickly speculated it was a jab at Shawn’s on-and-off relationship with Camila, especially since Sabrina and Shawn sparked romance rumors in March 2023—just one month before those viral pics of Shawn and Camila kissing at Coachella hit the internet. 🌶️

So, was Camila’s Señorita performance a low-key clapback at Sabrina? Fans seem to think so! One TikTok user wrote, “CAMILA. This is kinda iconic,” while another added, “They’re so messy, I love it.” 😂

But not everyone’s picking sides in this potential pop star drama. Some fans are torn, with one person commenting, “Is it bad I love both Sabrina and Camila?”

Messy or not, we’re here for the drama. 👏 What do you think—was Camila’s performance shade, or just a playful moment? Let the speculation begin! 🕵️‍♀️

Written by: Brian Burns