Spanish and South American newspapers were outraged by a song performed by a famous Colombian singer. Like children’s rights organizations, they considered that it “sexualized” minors.
« I take responsibility and understand that I still have a lot to learn.” Colombian reggaeton star Karol G apologized this Monday, November 11 on social networks after lyrics deemed offensive in his new single +57, sleft last week. The title, produced in collaboration with other Colombian artists, was heavily criticized for a sentence in which Feid and Maluma refer to a woman who is ” very sexy since she was fourteen » et « when she enters the club, you feel her energy ».
Child protection was offended that +57 (Colombia’s international dialing code) promotes “ content that sexualizes from a very young age “. Since its release, the single has also been the subject of press articles and specialized magazines, such as Rolling Stone in Spanish calling it “ catastrophe ” Who ” advocates the sexualization of minors ».
Faced with the controversy, Karol G, 33, assured that the lyrics “ were taken out of context “, and apologized ” from the bottom of my heart » on social networks. “ I take responsibility and realize that I have a lot to learn. I am very sad and I am sincerely sorry “, she wrote. “ There is no market that justifies these words », Declared on X its director Astrid Caceres.
A performer supported by her peers
The singer also wanted to thank her fans for the support provided and took the opportunity to salute the artists present on the title. “ I want to keep in my heart the beautiful energy with which we worked that day! » J Balvin and Feid, who are present on the collaboration, also gave their support to the artist. “ We are with you my queen. You have given us so many victories that it does not take away from your greatness, we will always be there for you “, wrote J Balvin, sharing Karol G’s response on Instagram.
Considered one of the most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists in the world, Karol G has won numerous international awards including a Grammy Award, five Latin Grammy Awards and four Billboard Music Awards.
