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Camila Cabello has finally addressed the ongoing drama surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s songs that seemingly reference her romance with Shawn Mendes. After months of fan speculation, particularly after Carpenter released the single “Taste,” which is rumored to be about her brief relationship with Mendes, Cabello’s subtle actions have drawn attention. Carpenter’s lyrics, such as “You’ll just have to taste me when he’s kissin’ you,” were interpreted by fans as a direct jab at Mendes and his rekindled romance with Cabello.
While Cabello initially stayed silent, her recent performance at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival sparked more conversation. Notably, she omitted the word “taste” from her hit song “Señorita,” which she originally performed with Mendes. This move was seen as a subtle response to Carpenter’s song, and fans took to social media to comment on what they called a “loud silence.” Additionally, her appearance at the 2024 MTV VMAs in an outfit reminiscent of Carpenter’s “Taste” music video only fueled the speculation that she was addressing the ongoing narrative through her fashion choices.
During a candid conversation on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Cabello was asked if she had ever been the subject of someone’s song. She responded with a playful remark, saying, “Sometimes they’ve been written about me.” Although she did not name anyone directly, her words indicated that she was well aware of the songs alluding to her, without being too affected by the drama.
On the other hand, Shawn Mendes has grown increasingly frustrated with the media attention surrounding the rumored love triangle. Speaking on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Mendes discussed how difficult it has been to maintain privacy in the face of public scrutiny. He praised Cabello as an “amazing human being” and reflected on how their relationship, while real and meaningful, has been complicated by the constant media projections. Mendes later admitted in a series of social media posts that he has been “a little annoyed” with the way fans and the media have speculated on his relationships, stating that it’s been challenging to stay unaffected.
As the saga continues, fans of all three musicians are eager to see how the story unfolds. Cabello’s subtle responses, Mendes’ candid frustrations, and Carpenter’s cryptic lyrics keep the narrative alive, drawing ongoing attention from the public.
