"That's an absolutely blatant ripoff" — Internet reacts as Sabrina Carpenter is reportedly accused of stealing artist Jeffrey Lewis' artwork 

On September 4, 2024, artist Jeffrey Lewis took to Instagram to reportedly accuse Sabrina Carpenter of stealing his artwork. Jeffrey claimed that the pop star copied his "vinyltine" vinyl-heart artwork for her Emails I Can't Send tour poster wherein the font and design used appeared to be the same.

The artist also mentioned that he has been selling tote bags of his viny heart artwork outside Sabrina Carpenter's sold-out stadium. In his carousel post, he added a video where he carried a sign that read:

"Sabrina stole my art!!! Get the original!! (Ask me for the story)"

Internet users were quick to react to Jeffrey Lewis' post and took to the comment section to express their opinions on the situation. Commenting on how similar Sabrina's poster was to Jeffrey's artwork, a netizen stated:

"Wow, that's an absolutely blatant ripoff. Hope you get some compensation."

Internet user reacts to Jeffrey Lewis' post accusing Sabrina (Image via Instagram/ @jeffreylewisband)

Moreover, internet users drew comparisons between Jeffrey's artwork and Sabrina's poster, calling out the Espresso singer and her marketing team for the same:

Internet users react to Jeffrey Lewis' post accusing Sabrina (Image via Instagram/ @jeffreylewisband)

A user also joked about buying 'Sabrina stole my art' sign. Jeffery responded to the same:

Internet users react to Jeffrey Lewis' post accusing Sabrina (Image via Instagram/ @jeffreylewisband)

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"The Madison Square Garden security told me to move along" — Jeffrey Lewis comments on selling tote bags outside Sabrina Carpenter's stadium

In his post, Jeffrey Lewis claimed that he drew the "vinyltine" vinyl-heart artwork in 2012 and it was uploaded on the Rough Trade Records' Facebook page on his behalf in the same year. He mentioned that he usually reposts it on Valentine's Day how and this is not the first instance of his artwork being bootlegged.

Moreover, the artist also posted a video of himself selling tote bags with his original artwork outside Sabrina Carpenter's show at Madison Square Garden, which took place on September 29, 2024. Jeffrey commented on the situation and shared:

"I've been selling my tote bags outside her sold-out stadium gigs this week (as seen in these pix!). Yes, the Madison Square Garden security told me to move along, as seen here! It was just a fun experiment to set up my table and see what might happen. Like, "what would Kramer do?"

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"It's unfortunate that it's ever been something to criticize" — Sabrina Carpenter addresses comments on her dressing sense

Sabrina Carpenter recently made it to the TIME100 Next list, which recognizes 100 emerging leaders globally who are shaping the future. The same magazine cover was also featured in the Instagram post, shared by artist Jeffrey Lewis.

In an interview with the same publication on October 2, 2024, the Please Please Please singer talked about her albums and addressed comments on her dressing sense. While discussing her performance costumes, Sabrina stated that they are a part of the feminity that she's always embraced. She added:

"And if right now that means corsets and garter belts and fuzzy robes or whatever the f*ck, then that's what that means."

The singer also gave credit to artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Britney Spears Madonna, and Christina Aguilera for paving the way. She mentioned that despite artists making bold style statements in the past, she still gets strong opinions from people on the same.

Sabrina Carpenter told the media outlet:

“It's unfortunate that it's ever been something to criticize, because truthfully, the scariest thing in the world is getting up on a stage in front of that many people and having to perform as if it's nothing."

The singer added:

"If the one thing that helps you do that is the way you feel comfortable dressing, then that's what you’ve got to do.”

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Sabrina Carpenter is currently busy with Short n' Sweet tour, which marks her first arena tour following her sixth studio album with the same name. The tour began in Columbus, U.S. on September 23, 2024, and is set to end in Milan, Italy on March 26, 2025.