Sabrina Carpenter used her debut performance of her song “Tears” during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards to advocate for transgender rights on Sunday night.

The upbeat performance took place on an outdoor set that resembled the streets of ’90s New York City. She was joined by drag queens Honey Balenciaga, Symone, Dashaun Wesley, Richie Shazam, Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Jonte’ Moaning and Denali as she took inspiration from the song’s music video , which features Colman Domingo dressed in drag. Additionally, she was joined by dancers in retro outfits and male dancers in police uniforms.

Sabrina Carpenter used her debut performance of her song “Tears” during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards to advocate for transgender rights on Sunday night.

The upbeat performance took place on an

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