During a recent stop on his +Pretty +Dirty World Tour, the Colombian superstar’s microphone was utilized for purposes other than music, despite the fact that he is no stranger to thrilling crowds. It served as an intervention for parents. Halfway through his concert in Mexico City this past weekend, the reggaeton hitmaker paused the music.
As the public’s attention was drawn to a woman in the crowd clutching a baby, they all gasped.
The international chart-topper, who is famous for his passionate ballads and explosive reggaeton singles, asked the mother bluntly, “With all due respect, how old are they?” after seeing the baby. One year old? Not as much? She affirmed, and he didn’t hold back.
“Do you think it’s a good idea to bring a one-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this [expletive] high?” he said, obviously irritated. Where is this loud sound coming from? That infant is completely clueless about its purpose in this place. Protect their ears or whatever the next time.
He added, It’s heavy. You are accountable for it.
The Grammy-winning artist, who became a father earlier this year, made it clear that his personal life was the source of his concern. He scolded the mother, “You’re waving them around like they’re a toy.” That baby really doesn’t want to be there. Variety quoted him as stating, “Now that I’m a father, I’m telling you with all love and respect that I would never bring them to a concert.”
The incident, which was captured on camera, quickly gained widespread attention online and generated a contentious debate on social media. Some people praised the musician for utilizing his position to raise awareness about children’s safety at live concerts and noise-induced hearing loss.
Others said the public reprimand was too severe.
On the other hand, medical experts have long warned that prolonged exposure to loud noises, such those found at concerts and music festivals, can seriously damage a baby’s hearing. Maluma appeared determined to emphasize that many locations expressly prohibit bringing little children without appropriate hearing protection.
This is incredibly careless. The authorities ought to have intervened.This link: https://t.co/urFCiLfafU
August 10, 2025 tedtalktej (@tejaatej).
Guadalajara, Mexico, will be the final destination on August 16 of Maluma’s 21-city +Pretty +Dirty World Tour, which started in Barcelona on March 15. The abrupt break may have had an impact beyond the music, even if the Mexico City show was intended to be a night of unconstrained fan celebration.
Maluma recently took center stage at the Baja Beach Festival at Rosarito Beach alongside J Balvin and Don Omar.
Baja Beach Fest with Edwin Caz and Maluma Rosaritopic.twitter.com/gJ9GuT9XLk
August 11, 2025, SiempreEnLaNoticia (@S_EnLaNoticia)
The roster also included Young Miko, Anitta, Blessd, Rels B, Oscar Maydo, Tito Double P, Cris MJ, El Alfa, Los Tucanes De Tijuana, Arc ngel, and Wisin. Even in such high-energy settings, his fatherly instincts and willingness to speak up are now garnering media attention.”Do you know how cooked you are when Maluma is the responsible one in an argument with you?” jokingly said one fan.
For an artist who relies on audience connection, this was a new kind of engagement: one where the message was clear, the beat paused, and the attention shifted. Maluma said, “Be a little more aware the next time.”
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