Colombian reggaeton star Karol G apologized on Monday after his newest music “+57” was criticized for sexualizing minors, even receiving censure from the president.
The one, recorded with fellow Colombians comparable to J Balvin, Maluma, Feid, Ryan Castro and Blessd, was launched final Thursday, however has already generated opprobrium from all sides.
Amongst different lyrics, it refers to a “attractive mother” who is barely 14 years outdated.
Karol G, 33, a five-time Latin Grammy winner, apologized on social media Monday, including, “I understand I nonetheless have so much to study.”
Colombia's Household Welfare Institute, an official little one safety physique, mentioned the music promoted “sexualism at an early age.”
Youngster sexual abuse by overseas vacationers has grow to be a headache for Medellín, the singer's hometown.
The one has additionally been attacked in newspaper editorials, magazines comparable to Rolling Stone en Español and Colombian President Gustavo Petro in X.
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