Karol G, ‘very affected’ by the criticism of her new song ‘+57’ and apologizes for the lyrics

The Colombian singer Karol G is in the news again after this November 7th he released his new song +57in reference to the Colombian telephone prefix. Accompanied by several Colombian artists such as Maluma, J Balvin, Feid, Blessd, Ryan Castro, DFMZ and Ovy on the Drums: the ‘bug’ managed to accumulate more than 18 million views on YouTube. A complete success prior to the controversy that has been created by the criticism that the lyrics of the song have received; that has set social networks on fire; and that is the reason why the artist has confessed to being “very affected.”

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Several media outlets have accused the performers of “sexualizing minors” with phrases from the song such as: “A mamacita since she was fourteen. She enters the club and feels ki. Mommy, these shots I’ll give it to you for you.” The first negative comments towards the lyrics of the Colombian song were published in the magazine Rolling Stones: “Regardless of what musical genre it is, singing about girls who ‘are hot’ is not okay and instead of breaking normalization, this single perpetuates the sexualization of minors.”

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“Very affected”

It has been the singer herself which he wanted to explain himself through his social networks. “Very affected”, has apologized to those who may have felt offended: “It was taken out of context.” The Colombian performer has published a statement in which she says she understands that: “As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who love us and people who differ from what we do.”

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He apologizes “from the heart”

The singer from Medellín continues explaining that she feels: “A lot of frustration” and regrets that, “unfortunately”, the lyrics of the song that “seeked to celebrate the union between the artists and make people dance”, have been taken “out of context.” ” because “None of the things said in the song have the direction they have given it“It was not even said from that perspective.” “I apologize from the bottom of my heart,” he stressed.

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Karol G has also taken advantage of the publication of the statement to thank all his fans and followers for “their unconditional love and support. I value it very much. Thank you all.” And he has signed with his first name and not his artistic name: Carolina.