Karol G had a message for his “struggling” Latino community during his historic closing set at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, on Sunday.
The 35-year-old Colombian singer announced that she is proud to be “the first Latina woman to headline Coachella,” even though it took “27 years.”
“This is not just about me. This is about my Latino community, my people,” Karol G. told the crowd, “For my Latinos who are struggling in this country, we stand for them. Don’t be afraid.”
She added, “We do this because we want everyone to feel welcome in our culture, our roots, our music. I just want everyone to feel proud of where you come from. Please feel proud.”
It comes after Karol G assured her fans last week that she would be “working hard” on the “ICE OUT” motif during her unprecedented set at the Empire Polo Club.
The Grammy winner told the publication, “I know my team would kill me but I’m willing to say it. If I’m honest with you, there are real boundaries and responsibilities that I have to take care of.” Playboy.
“A lot of people. People will say, ‘You better not do that.’ Because if you speak, you will probably become fodder. Some people want to show their strength,” he said of the results.
Karol G added, “Through my music and this show, I want to continue to build 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, it becomes difficult to act on it.”
This comes in light of the deaths of 15 people in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers run by the Trump administration in 2026, not including American-born protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretty.
