“Stop using me for clickbait”-Dionne Warwick responds to post about a joke she made in relation to Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Espresso’ lyric 

Dionne Warwick, the legendary music icon, recently addressed a social media post that used her name in relation to a joke she made about Sabrina Carpenter’s song Espresso. The incident occurred after Warwick participated in a segment with NPR where she humorously rated popular songs. In response to the post, Warwick said she didn’t appreciate being used as "clickbait."

In a tweet shared on September 29, 2024, she said:

"I love these young artists. Stop using me for clickbait and find something safe to do."

This was in response to a post from PopCrave, which featured a segment from Dionne Warwick’s NPR appearance. In the segment, she rated Carpenter’s song Espresso and humorously stated that the lyric "I’m working late ’cause I’m a singer" didn’t resonate with her.

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Dionne Warwick’s comments in NPR appearance

During the segment titled "Nobody Asked for This (But I’m Gonna Tell You Anyhow)," Dionne Warwick reviewed various songs, including tracks from Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, and Sabrina Carpenter. The veteran singer, known for her candid and often humorous remarks, rated each song on a scale of one to five "Dionnes."

She praised Chappell Roan's track Good Luck, Babe!, giving it a score of four-and-a-half out of five Dionnes, noting its ABBA-like feel and unique style. Charli XCX's Guess also received a high rating of four Dionnes, although Warwick humorously admitted she wasn’t familiar with the song's concept of Brat Summer.

Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us, a diss track, elicited a more serious reaction from Warwick, who chose not to rate the song. She commented on the ongoing feud between the two artists, stating, "This is the look of ‘why’?" This remark expressed her discomfort with the public nature of the feud.

However, Sabrina Carpenter’s song Espresso sparked the viral moment. When Warwick was asked if the lyric "I’m working late ’cause I’m a singer" resonated with her, the seasoned performer responded with a simple but telling headshake, implying that the line did not align with her personal experience.

The moment was widely shared on social media, with fans and outlets picking up on her subtle but humorous disapproval.

This specific moment led to PopCrave’s post, which Warwick later called out for using her joke as clickbait. In the post, PopCrave highlighted her reaction to Carpenter’s lyrics, drawing attention to Warwick’s humorous critique. However, her follow-up tweet made it clear that she wasn’t pleased with how her comments were being used to generate engagement on social media.

Dionne Warwick remains a significant figure in the music industry, with a career that spans over 60 years. Having sold over 100 million records worldwide, she is best known for classics like Walk on By, I Say a Little Prayer, and That's What Friends Are For. During her career, she has earned five Grammy Awards and a place in the Grammy Hall of Fame.

With projects like her upcoming biopic Dionne, set for release in 2025, Warwick's legacy continues to grow, cementing her status as an icon across generations.