Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About Connection to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Indictment: The Backstory Explained

Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About Connection to NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Indictment: The Backstory Explained

Sabrina Carpenter humorously referred to her possible link to the recent indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams during a concert at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. While performing as part of her Short n’ Sweet Tour, she playfully asked the audience, “Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted?”

Adams was indicted last week following a federal corruption investigation, facing charges of bribery, campaign finance violations, and conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Friday.

But what could Carpenter, the pop star, have to do with such a significant political scandal? The connection dates back to her controversial “Feather” music video, which was filmed at a Catholic church in Brooklyn.

In October, Carpenter released a provocative music video for her single “Feather,” from her album Emails I Can’t Send. The video, directed by Mia Barnes, depicts Carpenter singing about feeling “light as a feather” after witnessing and orchestrating the deaths of men who had wronged her. The imagery includes her dancing in a revealing black tulle dress around the church’s altar and pews, surrounded by pastel coffins.

The Diocese of Brooklyn was not pleased with the video. Bishop Robert Brennan expressed his disapproval, stating he was “appalled” that Carpenter filmed the “provocative” video at the church. He noted that the parish did not adhere to diocesan policy, which requires a review of scripts and scenes before filming on church property.

Carpenter responded to the backlash, claiming she had received prior approval for the shoot. “Jesus was a carpenter,” she quipped in an interview with Variety, later wearing an oversized T-shirt with the same phrase during her Coachella performance.

Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, who initially approved the shoot, later apologized for the oversight and was relieved of his administrative duties within the diocese. In a letter to parishioners, Gigantiello stated that he and his team were unaware of the video’s “provocative” nature and believed most of it would be filmed outside the church.

The connection to Adams’ indictment comes through Gigantiello, who has reportedly become a subject of the federal investigation into the mayor due to his ties with Frank Carone, Adams’ former chief of staff. Authorities have subpoenaed the church as they investigate Gigantiello’s alleged business dealings with the mayor’s office.

Reports suggest that the “Feather” controversy may have drawn attention to Gigantiello and the church from federal investigators. When approached about the potential link between Carpenter’s video and the ongoing investigation, church officials declined to comment, stating, “It would be inappropriate to comment further on that review, which is still ongoing. The Diocese is fully committed to cooperating with law enforcement in all investigations, including conduct at individual parishes or involving any priest.”

As for Carpenter, she has reminded her fans to stay on her good side.

Latest new from Beuteeshop