Photo Credit: Karol G, Feid, DFZM ft. Ovy On The Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd – +57 (Official Music Video)
Karol G has released an apology following the backlash to the lyrics in her new single, ‘+57,’ taking full responsibility. ‘I realize that I have so much to learn.’
Karol G quickly issued an apology, taking responsibility for the negative criticism of the lyrics in her newest single, “+57.” The song, which features fellow Colombian artists Feid, Maluma, J Balvin, Ryan Castro, and Blessd, has been criticized since shortly after its November 7 debut for its lyrics that allegedly perpetuate the sexualization of minors.
On Monday, November 11, Karol G took to Instagram to apologize, adding that she felt “very affected” and that she still has “so much to learn.”
The backlash stemmed from the lyrics in a verse shared by Karol’s boyfriend Feid, along with Maluma and Castro: “A mamacita since she was 14 / When she walks into the club, you can feel her energy.”
Karol said in her response that she is “constantly searching” for ways to “positively impact the lives of many people,” and that she assumes full responsibility for the negative reaction to her song.
“As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who like us and people who differ with what we do,” she wrote in Spanish. “I feel a lot of frustration about the misinformation that has been given.”
“The lyrics in the song, with which I sought to celebrate the union between artists and put a shine to my people, were taken out of context,” Karol explained.
“None of the things said in the song are written in the way people have claimed, nor were sung with that perspective — but I hear you, and I take responsibility, and I realize that I have so much to learn,” she added. “I feel very affected and I’m sorry from the heart.”
The singer then thanked her fans for their unconditional love and support, and said she appreciated the other artists on the song. “I want to keep in my heart the beautiful energy we worked with that day.”
Feid and J Balvin have shared Karol’s response on their social channels, voicing their support for her. “You have given us so much glory, so this doesn’t reduce your greatness,” wrote Balvin. “That song is ours, so we’re going to support you unconditionally.”