Camila Cabello’s Subtle Reply To Sabrina Carpenter’s Alleged ‘Taste’ Diss
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on August 28, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT
Camila Cabello seems to have stirred up speculation by sharing a TikTok where she sings along to "June Gloom" just days after Sabrina Carpenter released her new album "Short n' Sweet" and her "Taste" music video.
On the album's opening track, "Taste," Carpenter appears to reference Shawn Mendes with the lines, "You're wonderin' why half his clothes went missin' / My body's where they at." Many are speculating that this refers to the singer's well-known shirtless photos.
Sabrina Carpenter also addresses a tumultuous, on-again, off-again relationship, which might be a reference to Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s past romance, who were together for over two years before their breakup in 2021, with their relationship briefly rekindling in 2023.
Fans Are Convinced 'Taste' Is About Sabrina Carpenter's Love Triangle
After seeing the music video, which stars "Wednesday" actress Jenna Ortega, fans are convinced that the track references Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. Ortega even resembles Cabello throughout the video, and the boyfriend resembles Mendes.
"This scene from Sabrina Carpenter's 'Taste' music video looks like Shawn Mendes in the 'Wonder' album cover and you cannot convince me otherwise," one social media user said, sharing a screenshot from the recently released video.
"Please don't tell me that Sabrina in 'Taste' just killed Shawn Mendes in the music video IJBOL and Jenna is Camila and they f-cked JAHAHAHAHAHAHA," another said.
While Cabello has yet to directly respond to the rumors, she did drop a new TikTok video that seemingly claps back at the love triangle.
Camila Cabello's Latest TikTok Video Seemingly References Love Triangle With Sabrina Carpenter And Shawn Mendes
Camila Cabello's latest TikTok video has ignited speculation surrounding the "Taste" music video references. In the clip, Cabello sings along to "June Gloom" and she captioned the video, "hope it’ll burn out, but it just gets bigger," adding an eye-rolling emoji.
In "June Gloom," Cabello sings about an ex who is now in a new relationship but still can’t seem to completely move on from her and remains emotionally entangled with him.
In the first verse, she sings: "She's cool, I heard / Won't act surprised, I saw the pictures, we're a / House fire, for sure / Hope it'll burn out, but it just gets bigger." She then adds: "If she's so amazing, why are you on this side of town? / If you like her so much, what are you here trying to find out?"
At the time, fans assumed the track was about her feelings toward an ex (presumably Shawn Mendes) following their second breakup. However, with the new "Taste" video, there's speculation that it might actually be about Carpenter.
Fans React To Camila Cabello's TikTok
Her recent video has amassed 2.5 million views in just over 24 hours, and the timing of its release has certainly caught the attention of fans.
"Guys, I think she heard 'Taste,'" one TikToker commented. "Posting this now is so messy," another expressed.
"The hair? The songs? COINCIDENCE?" a third wrote.
"Where did you get the inspo for your blonde hair with bangs??" another asked, taking a dig at Cabello for seemingly copying Carpenter's signature hair. "I wonder who inspired this look," another echoed.
Fans Slam Camila Cabello For The Timing Of Her Video
Further down in the comments, one fan joked, "Listen, I’d use the moment to promote my music too."
Another said, "Promoting this song with the blonde hair is a whole other level & I'm here for it".
"This is INSANE timing and honestly…. I support it fully. Like okay fine, I’d do the same," another TikToker added.
"The shade," someone else chimed n.
'Coincidence' Also Seem To Be About Sabrina Carpenter's Love Triangle With Shawn Mendes And Camila Cabello
Fans also believe Sabrina Carpenter's lyrics "Coincidence" address her rumored love triangle with Mendes and Cabello. Carpenter suggests that a lover’s ex has "a real sixth sense" for when they’re together.
Echoing Cabello's "Why are you on this side of town?" line, Carpenter sings, "Now she's in the same damn city on the same damn night" and "Your car drove itself from L.A. to her thighs."
None of this has been confirmed by Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello or Shawn Mendes.