” 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 her new single +57, sorti last week. The track, 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 ” and ” when she enters the club, you can feel her energy “.

Child Protection took offense that +57 (Colombia’s international telephone code) to promote ” content that sexualizes children from an early age “. Since its release, the single has also been the subject of articles in the press and specialized magazines, such as Rolling Stone in Spanish calling it ” disaster “who promotes 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 assume my responsibilities and I realize that I have a lot to learn. I’m very sad and truly sorry. “, she wrote. ” There is no market to justify these words “said its director Astrid Caceres on X.

An interpreter supported by her peers

The singer also thanked her fans for their support, and took the opportunity to salute the artists featured on the track. ” 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 lent their support to the artist. ” We are with you my queen. You’ve given us so many victories that it doesn’t take anything away from your greatness, we’ll always be there for you. “, wrote J Balvin, sharing Karol G’s response on Instagram.

Considered one of the world’s most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists, Karol G has been crowned with numerous international awards including a Grammy Award, five Latin Grammy Awards and four Billboard Music Awards.