Sabrina Carpenter is facing major backlash after her recent SNL performance where she appeared as both the host and musical guest. During her live set for “Nobody’s Son,” the singer wore a sparkling karate-inspired outfit with a black belt and performed alongside a choreographed fight scene. But artist Rina Sawayama wasn’t impressed — she called out Sabrina’s creative team for what she described as cultural insensitivity. Rina wrote, “Big love to Sabrina, but if you’re referencing another culture, please do it with the research, respect, and care it deserves. Shoes on tatami is jail.” For those who don’t know, tatami are traditional Japanese floor mats, and wearing shoes or slippers on them is seen as deeply disrespectful in Japanese culture. Now fans online are debating whether Sabrina’s performance was a harmless creative choice or an act of cultural appropriation. Some are defending her artistic expression, while others believe her team should’ve done more research before bringing those visuals to a global stage #sabrinacarpenter #sabrina #snl #rinasawayama #greenscreen