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The singer said in a statement in Spanish that the controversial lyrics were meant to "celebrate the union between artists and put to shine my people" Taylor Hill/Getty has issued a statement following the release of "+57 a song featuring some of Colombia's most prominent acts that has been met with backlash due to the nature of its lyrics. The 33-year-old artist — who was joined on the track by her boyfriend , along with the likes of , , , and DFZM — spoke out , among allegations of the lyrics sexualizing minors. The song became a topic of conservation due to its "A mamacita since 14 / When she walks into the club, you can feel her energy.
" While Karol G does not sing the verse—instead, it is shared between Feid and Maluma —the singer/songwriter does recite lyrics that include "She looks innocent, but those eyes lie," and "Sucking on a lollipop, hottie's got that vibe." After receiving backlash from listeners— including the — Karol G posted to her Instagram Stories on Monday, Nov. 11, to speak out about the lyrics that "were taken out of context.
" Carol G/Instagram "As artists, we are exposed to public opinion, and to the individual interpretations of people who like us and people who differ with what we do. I feel a lot of frustration for the misinformation that has been given," the artist wrote in a statement in Spanish. "In this case, unfortunately, the lyrics of a song, with which I sought to celebrate the union between artists and put to shine my people .
.. were taken out of context," she continued.
"None of the things said in the song have the direction they have been given, nor was it said from that perspective but I listen, I take responsibility and I realize that I still have a lot to learn. I feel very affected and I apologize from the bottom of my heart." Amy Sussman/Getty The musician, who , ended her statement by thanking her fans for "their unconditional love and support.
" "I value it very much, and to the artists who participated with me in the song, I keep in my heart the beautiful energy with which we worked that day," she wrote. Both and shared the statement on their respective Instagram Stories..
