had a message for her 'struggling' Latino community during her groundbreaking closing set at the music festival Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday.
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Karol G Inspires Latino Community at Coachella
Karol G had a message for her 'struggling' Latino community during her groundbreaking closing set at the California music festival Coachella Valley Music and Ar...
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The 35-year-old Colombian bombshell declared she was proud to be 'the first Latina woman to headline Coachella' even though it took '27 years.'
'It's not just about me. It's about my Latino community, my people,' Karol G (born Carolina Giraldo Navarro) told the sold-out crowd.
'For my Latinos that have been struggling in this country, we stand for them. Don't feel fear.'
She continued: 'We do this because we want everyone to feel welcome to our culture, to our roots, to our music. I just want everyone to feel proud of where you come from please. Feel proud.'
Last week, Karol G had vowed that she was going to go 'harder' than just declaring 'ICE out' during her history-making set at the Empire Polo Club.
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Karol G had a message for her 'struggling' Latino community during her groundbreaking closing set at the California music festival Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on Sunday
'I know my team would kill me but I am willing to say it. If I'm being honest with you, there are real boundaries and responsibilities I have to be mindful of,' the Grammy winner told Playboy.
'A lot of people. People will say, "It's better that you don't." Because if you say the thing, maybe you become bait. Some people want to show their power.'
Karol G continued: 'Through my music and this show, I want to continue building love and understanding for our community — a resilient, hardworking community that has contributed so much. I understand that countries have laws, but when things cross the line of basic human dignity, that's when it becomes difficult to process.'
The 35-year-old Colombian bombshell declared she was proud to be 'the first Latina woman to headline Coachella' even though it took '27 years'
'It's not just about me. It's about my Latino community, my people,' Karol G (born Carolina Giraldo Navarro) told the sold-out crowd. 'For my Latinos that have been struggling in this country, we stand for them. Don't feel fear'
She continued: 'We do this because we want everyone to feel welcome to our culture, to our roots, to our music. I just want everyone to feel proud of where you come from please. Feel proud'
Last week, Karol G had vowed that she was going to go 'harder' than just declaring 'ICE out' during her history-making set at the Empire Polo Club
She told Playboy: 'I understand that countries have laws, but when things cross the line of basic human dignity, that's when it becomes difficult to process'
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The Grammy winner arrived to the Coachella mainstage 30 minutes late, but certainly made up for it by bringing the production value that was sorely lacking the prior night during Justin Bieber's lackluster Twitch set
Karol G started out in a sizzling, gold metallic bra-top and matching tattered mini-skirt as she ran through a medley of her hits including Latina Forever, Un Gatito Me Llamó, Oki Doki, Tá OK, S91, Ivonny Bonita, Bandida Entrenada and Gatúbela
Hairstylist Cesar Deleon Ramirez fastened extensions to the El Factor X alum's blonde wavy bob after she chopped off her waist-length locks last December
Make-up artist Duvan Foronda made sure Karol G's complexion was fully contoured and sweat proof for the high-energy concert
There was a LOT of bumping and grinding
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With all of the set-ups, pyrotechnics, costume changes, divine backstory and massive rocky set filled with caves - the Con Cora Foundation founder truly gave the Coachella crowd their money's worth with her show
Not only did the set evoke Rihanna's 2019 Savage x Fenty fashion show (pictured), Karol G literally hired the same Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel to conceptualize every distinctive scene change with movement
The Única singer - whose 2022 Coachella set 'felt like five minutes' - brought out special guest Mariah Angeliq (R) to help her sing El Makinón as well as Becky G to help her sing Mamiii
Karol G - who relies on stylist Brett Alan Nelson - changed into a blue bra-top, matching boots, ruffled mini-skirt and towering red-feathered fascinator to sing Papasito atop a large scarlet macaw parrot-shaped prop
With all of the set-ups, pyrotechnics, costume changes, divine backstory and massive rocky set filled with caves - Karol G truly gave the Coachella crowd their money's worth with her show.
Not only did the set evoke Rihanna's 2019 Savage x Fenty fashion show, the Única singer literally hired the same Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel to conceptualize every distinctive scene change with movement.
Karol G - whose 2022 Coachella set 'felt like five minutes' - brought out special guest Mariah Angeliq to help her sing El Makinón as well as Becky G to help her sing Mamiii.
The Milagros singer - who relies on stylist Brett Alan Nelson - changed into a blue bra-top, matching boots, ruffled mini-skirt and towering red-feathered fascinator to sing Papasito atop a large scarlet macaw parrot-shaped prop.
Karol G - who pulls over 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify - has reportedly sold over 3.2 million pure albums and over 35 million equivalent units.
The Tropicoqueta songstress is also every bit the influencer with paid partnerships for brands like Google, Reebok, Diesel and Casa Dragones.
On the personal front, Karol G has been single since ending her three-year relationship with fellow Colombian crooner Feid earlier this year.
Other artists performing at the trendy desert festival on Sunday included the legendary rocker Iggy Pop who, at 78, is still showcasing his bronzed chest on the Mojave stage
Black-clad rapper Young Thug stood out during his headlining set on the Coachella mainstage by wrapping rainbow-hued fabric through his dreadlocks
The 34-year-old Grammy winner (born Jeffery Lamar Williams II) surprised the crowd by bringing on his Havana duet partner, Camila Cabello
The Cuban 29-year-old songstress teased her appearance by sharing a snap of herself holding a bedazzled microphone via Instagram story: 'Hiiii Coachella!'
LA rapper Ty Dolla $ign was also a surprise 'special guest' during Yung Thug's set after performing at the Neon Carnival on Saturday night
Other artists performing at the trendy desert festival on Sunday included the legendary rocker Iggy Pop who, at 78, is still showcasing his bronzed chest on the Mojave stage.
Black-clad rapper Young Thug stood out during his headlining set on the Coachella mainstage by wrapping rainbow-hued fabric through his dreadlocks.
The 34-year-old Grammy winner (born Jeffery Lamar Williams II) surprised the crowd by bringing on his Havana duet partner, Camila Cabello.
The Cuban 29-year-old songstress teased her appearance by sharing a snap of herself holding a bedazzled microphone via Instagram story.
LA rapper Ty Dolla $ign was also a surprise 'special guest' during Yung Thug's set after performing at the Neon Carnival on Saturday night.
British singer FKA twigs left little to the imagination wearing a white tank top and panties as she took the Mojave stage, promising to give the audience a 'body high.'
At one point, the 38-year-old Grammy winner - who was wearing headphones made from braided hair - locked lips with one of her similarly bald backup dancers.
Blink-182's Travis Barker showcased his heavily-tattooed chest while serving guest drummer duties for hip-hop duo Clipse during their 2025 track Chains & Whips.
British singer FKA twigs left little to the imagination wearing a white tank top and panties as she took the Mojave stage, promising to give the audience a 'body high'
At one point, the 38-year-old Grammy winner - who was wearing headphones made from braided hair - locked lips with one of her similarly bald backup dancers
Blink-182's Travis Barker showcased his heavily-tattooed chest while serving guest drummer duties for hip-hop duo Clipse during their 2025 track Chains & Whips
Cheering the 50-year-old Grammy nominee in the wings were his second wife Kourtney Kardashian and his son Landon Barker, who both shared Instagram stories
During Major Lazer's set, DJ Diplo reunited with his ex-girlfriend M.I.A., whom he dated 2003-2008, to perform her 2008 hit Paper Planes
Elon Musk's babymama Grimes made a surprise appearance during Cobrah's show at the Gobi stage two years after her disastrous DJ set
Model/Actriz frontman Cole Haden donned a dramatic black cape and feathered collar to dominate the Sonora stage
Cheering the 50-year-old Grammy nominee in the wings were his second wife Kourtney Kardashian and his son Landon Barker, who both shared Instagram stories.
During Major Lazer's set, DJ Diplo reunited with his ex-girlfriend M.I.A., whom he dated 2003-2008, to perform her 2008 hit Paper Planes.
Elon Musk's babymama Grimes made a surprise appearance during Cobrah's show at the Gobi stage two years after her disastrous DJ set.
Model/Actriz frontman Cole Haden donned a dramatic black cape and feathered collar to dominate the Sonora stage.
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