Sabrina Carpenter is no stranger to controversy, but her latest remarks at Madison Square Garden have added fuel to an already heated situation involving New York City Mayor Eric Adams. During her concert on Sunday night, Carpenter quipped, “Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted, or…” The comment was in reference to swirling theories suggesting her music video for Feather may have inadvertently sparked the investigation that led to Mayor Adams’ indictment.
The Controversial ‘Feather’ Video and Its Fallout
Last year, Carpenter’s Feather video raised eyebrows when it was filmed at a Brooklyn Catholic church, resulting in the dismissal of Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, who allowed the shoot to take place. Now, the video’s location choice has allegedly become part of a federal probe into the relations between Gigantiello and Mayor Adams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone.
According to the New York Post, federal investigators recently subpoenaed the church in connection to the video, which has amassed nearly 100 million views on YouTube. The Diocese of Brooklyn had harshly criticized the video’s violent and sexually provocative content, leading to a re-blessing of the church and reprimanding of Gigantiello. Diocese officials have remained tight-lipped about any potential involvement in the Adams investigation, only stating that they are cooperating fully with law enforcement.
Carpenter’s Playful Acknowledgment
Carpenter, known for her cheeky sense of humor, has been relatively lighthearted about the whole ordeal. During a prior interview with Variety, she responded to the backlash by saying, “Jesus was a carpenter,” a phrase she later turned into a T-shirt and wore at Coachella earlier this year. While the seriousness of the investigation into Mayor Adams is still unfolding, Carpenter’s playful acknowledgment of the rumors adds an unexpected twist to the narrative.
With the probe ongoing, it remains unclear how deep the connection between the video and the indictment runs. But one thing is certain: Sabrina Carpenter’s ability to stir headlines shows no signs of slowing down.
