Sabrina Carpenter says pop music 'wouldn’t exist' without the queer community

Sabrina Carpenter is speaking out about the profound influence of the queer community on pop music, declaring that without LGBTQ+ fans and creators, the genre simply “wouldn’t exist".

In a recent interview with fashion designer Marc Jacobs for Perfect magazine, Carpenter highlighted how deeply connected she feels to the LGBTQ+ community and credited it as a crucial force behind the development and success of pop music.

“I don’t think pop music would exist if it wasn’t for the queer community,” she said, emphasising the foundational role the community has played in shaping the sound and culture of the genre.

Carpenter went on to shout out the queer people in her life, including friends, collaborators and artistic peers who have helped shape her creative journey. “I feel so deeply connected. I mean, some of my greatest friends and collaborators and artists that I know are a part of the queer community or are just so celebratory of it,” she explained.

The pop star also noted how much having the queer community with her on tour and in her fanbase has enriched her experiences. “I feel so connected and grateful to be able to have them be a part of my journey, to be a part of the world,” she added.

Marc Jacobs, who conducted the interview, echoed Carpenter’s sentiments, saying, “Life is much more [colourful] and fun with [the queer community]. It’s important sometimes to say it. Especially now.”

Carpenter, who is headlining Coachella this weekend, has a history of supporting LGBTQ+ causes. She has long been vocal in her allyship and has used her platform to highlight queer voices and artists in her music videos and performances.

Her remarks underline the indispensable role of the queer community in pop culture and reflect a broader recognition within the music industry of LGBTQ+ contributions both on and off the stage.