Maluma used a live stream to send a direct message to the LGBT+ community during Pride Month. The Colombian singer, who has a diverse and loyal audience among members of this community, was asked about messages he receives from men and did not hesitate in his response.
“Tell me whatever you want, send me whatever messages you want,” he said. Then, he reinforced his affection: “A greeting to the community, I love you. Thank you for your love, they are incredible.”
When the subject turned to prejudice against homosexuality, Maluma was even more direct. He cited his own family to put an end to any doubts: “What prejudice? If my sister is gay. Prejudice for what? We are already in a new world, this is not going to happen,” he said, classifying homophobic thinking as something outdated.
The artist also clearly separated faith and discrimination. He criticized the selective use of religious texts to justify rejection: “Estan leyendo la Biblia que no es”.
Reflection on Michael Jackson influences Maluma’s current phase
Days before, the singer watched the biopic “Michael”, released in April 2026, and the film left an impression on him. The production, which covers Michael Jackson’s trajectory from the Jackson 5 to the height of his solo career, showed the personal costs of extreme fame — accidents, surgeries and loneliness since childhood.
“I saw the film and it was very sad. This man got physically fucked up and his nervous system took its toll. Too young”, commented Maluma in an interview with Reggaeton Colombiano. The experience made him think about his own career and the risks of prioritizing everything for advancement.
With the recent release of the albumCrazy for Return, which marks a return to his Colombian roots and a more personal and therapeutic tone, and the expectation for the birth of his second child, the artist chose another path. “I don’t want that. What I want is to be healthy, because without health there is nothing, to be with family. I look for music”, he added.
What does this represent in the current context
Maluma, at 32, balances life as a global artist with fatherhood and well-being. Its positioning gains weight as it comes from a major name in reggaeton, a genre that has not always been a benchmark for inclusion. By speaking openly about Pride Month 2026, he reinforces visibility at a time when debates about diversity continue to be present in Latin America.