In the music industry, September 21, 2024, fell during a week of record-breaking activity for established and rising pop stars: Cowboy Carter

However, streaming numbers indicated that Sabrina Carpenter’s "Short n' Sweet" was continuing its cultural dominance. Her track "Taste" remained a staple on TikTok throughout the weekend, with users creating content around the song’s aesthetic and lyrical bite. It was the soundtrack to the weekend’s study sessions and coffee runs, cementing 2024 as the year of the pop girlie.