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+57 Song Controversy
A collaborative song by renowned Colombian reggaeton artists sparked a heated debate about sexualizing minors, leading to lyric changes and apologies.
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EntertainmentGender IssuesControversyLatin AmericaMusicColombiaChild ProtectionReggaeton
Instituto Colombiano De Bienestar FamiliarRolling Stone
Karol GMalumaJ BalvinGustavo PetroAstrid Cáceres
- What was the main controversy surrounding the song +57?
- The song " +57" by Karol G, Maluma, J Balvin, and others, sparked controversy due to a lyric that was seen as sexualizing minors.
- What specific lyric caused the most significant outrage?
- The line "mamacita desde los fourteen" (woman since fourteen) caused widespread criticism in Colombia, leading to calls for its removal from platforms.
- How did the creators of the song respond to the criticism?
- The offending lyric was subsequently changed to "los eighteen" (eighteen) in response to the backlash from the public, government officials, and organizations.
- What are some of the broader implications of this incident?
- The incident highlights the ongoing debate about the representation of minors in music and the responsibility of artists to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
- Did all the artists involved in +57 respond the same way to the criticism?
- While Karol G apologized for the lyric and admitted to making a mistake, other artists involved in the collaboration downplayed the controversy.