Sabrina Carpenter Releases Controversial Seventh Album Man's Best Friend

Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, on August 29, 2025, marking a bold evolution in her sound and image with sexually charged, witty, and innuendo-rich lyrics that explore themes of romance and relationships. Despite a leak before the official release sparking mixed reactions, the album features 12 tracks—including the chart-topping singles "Manchild" and "Tears"—and contributions from producers and songwriters like Jack Antonoff, Amy Allen, and John Ryan. Carpenter highlights the humor and relatability in her lyrics, acknowledging that while some conservative listeners might initially be shocked, the album is meant to be fun and empowering, resonating especially with young women at her concerts. She showcased her musical versatility by playing the banjo on the album and took over SiriusXM Hits 1 to share stories and exclusive commentary about the project. The album continues Carpenter's trajectory following her 2024 breakthrough, Short n’ Sweet, which featured hits like "Espresso" and a remix collaboration with Dolly Parton. Man’s Best Friend is seen as a daring new chapter in Carpenter’s career, blending sharp wordplay with pop-perfect melodies and a confident, cheeky attitude.