Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes For Dismissing Traditional Arabic Ululation As “Weird” After Backlash: “Could Have Handled It Better!”

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Sabrina Carpenter is apologizing for dismissing a traditional Arabic celebratory call as “weird” following backlash that her comments were insensitive and xenophobic.

The Coachella headliner quote-tweeted an X post from a social media user who said, “sabrina saying that she doesn’t like a cultural arabic cheer… this is so insensitive and islamophobic. i am very disappointed in her.”

In her response, the Grammy-winning “House Tour” singer wrote: “my apologies i didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly. my reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. could have handled it better! now i know what a Zaghrouta is! I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out”

my apologies i didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly. my reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. could have handled it better! now i know what

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