Sabrina Carpenter and Camila Cabello : Examining the complex relationship over the years

Sabrina Carpenter’s latest album allegedly references her past with Shawn Mendes and his connection to Camila Cabello.

Sabrina Carpenter's admiration for Camila Cabello has taken a complex turn over the years, with their interactions reflecting the changing dynamics of their relationship. Initially a fan of Cabello, Carpenter frequently expressed her support on social media between 2015 and 2021. She liked, commented, and posted about Cabello’s work, even creating a Musical.ly video using Cabello and Shawn Mendes' hit collaboration "I Know What You Did Last Summer." In a 2021 interview, Carpenter described herself as a "big fan" of Cabello, noting that Cabello had always been "incredibly kind" to her.

However, tensions seemingly arose after Cabello and Mendes, who dated from 2019 to 2021, broke up. Shortly after their split, Carpenter unfollowed Cabello on all social media platforms, sparking speculation among fans. By March 2023, Carpenter and Mendes were rumored to be dating, according to a report by Entertainment Tonight. Although Mendes later denied these rumors, Carpenter addressed the situation through her music, particularly in her album Short n’ Sweet, where tracks like "Coincidence" are believed to reference the Mendes-Cabello-Coachella reunion

In April 2024, Carpenter released the music video for "Espresso," which bears a resemblance to Cabello’s "Liar" video. This followed Cabello's release of her album C,XOXO, where she addressed the situation through tracks like "June Gloom" and "B.O.A.T."

The narrative between the two artists continues to unfold through their music, with fans closely watching each development. Despite their past friendship, it seems the relationship between Carpenter and Cabello has evolved into a complex and competitive dynamic, playing out both in public interactions and artistic expressions.