Sabrina Carpenter fuels drama with new single “Manchild” aimed at ex Barry Keoghan after messy split.

Sabrina Carpenter isn’t holding back – and her ex, Barry Keoghan, is firmly in the firing line. The pop star has turned heartbreak into headline-grabbing heat with the announcement of her newest single, Manchild – a pointed, not-so-subtle swipe at the Irish actor following their turbulent split late last year.

In typical Sabrina fashion, she made sure the world – and Barry – knew exactly who inspired the track. Taking to Instagram with a cheeky video of herself hitchhiking in barely-there shorts, the Espresso singer captioned the post: “this one’s about you!! ‘Manchild’ is out this Thursday 6/5 8pm EST♥️ special 7” vinyl available now.” The not-so-veiled jab didn’t go unnoticed.

To drive her point home, a vinyl teaser featured the cutting phrase: “Inside of your head when you’ve just won an argument with a man.” Ouch.

Though Sabrina hasn’t explicitly named Barry, fans have already pieced the puzzle together. The pair dated for nearly a year before calling it quits in December 2024, reportedly after Sabrina grew tired of Barry’s “party lifestyle.” Insiders claimed she wanted more stability, while Barry leaned into the late nights.

Their whirlwind romance started in September 2023, with their official couple debut coming during a Grammys after-party in February 2024. The two seemed inseparable for a while – even attending the MET Gala arm-in-arm and cosying up in public appearances.

Barry, best known for his roles in Saltburn and The Banshees of Inisherin, even appeared in the music video for Sabrina’s hit Please Please Please – where she plays a woman desperate not to be embarrassed by her bad-boy beau. Looking back, it now reads like a prophecy rather than just pop storytelling.

The new single Manchild appears to take things up a notch, flipping the post-breakup narrative on its head. While Barry prepares to play Ringo Starr in a highly anticipated Beatles biopic, Sabrina is penning viral diss tracks and reclaiming the mic. With lyrics and visuals aimed squarely at her ex, she’s embracing a scorched-earth approach – and fans are living for it.

Social media quickly lit up after the teaser dropped, with users declaring the track a “top-tier breakup anthem” and others jokingly warning Barry to “brace for impact.” One fan quipped: “Sabrina’s about to Taylor Swift this man into the charts.”

It’s not the first time Sabrina has channelled romantic chaos into catchy pop – but Manchild might be her boldest move yet. As her star continues to rise, the singer seems unbothered by the fallout, instead revelling in the empowerment of turning personal pain into public triumph.With Manchild set for release this Thursday, all eyes – and ears – are on what brutal lines Sabrina will deliver next. One thing’s clear: Barry Keoghan may have played the wrong role in her life, but he’s just earned himself a permanent spot in her discography.