Ruben Afanador
From career milestones to new music releases, big announcements and the little moments that matter, Billboard editors highlight the uplifting moments in Latin music. Here's what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Maluma celebrates hit song
This week, Maluma shared a photo to commemorate his 24th Billboard No. 1 hit on the Latin Airplay chart. “This isn't something I arrived and made big. This takes years,” he captioned the photo. The Colombian artist's first No. 1 entry on the chart was his 2015 “Borro Cassette,” which spent 38 weeks at the top of the chart. His longest-running No. 1 title was 2020's “Hawaii (Remix),” co-starring The Weeknd, which stayed at No. 1 for 45 weeks. Meanwhile, his latest No. 1 title is “Según Quien” with Karin Leung. Check out his Maluma celebration post below.
Karol G Foundation launches “The Calm Corner”
To commemorate Mental Health Month, Karol G's “Con Cola Foundation” has launched a new initiative, “Rincon de la Calma” (Calm Corner). The project, in partnership with Glasswing International, will establish safe, private spaces within educational institutions in Latin American cities, including Guatemala City, Guatemala. San Salvador, El Salvador. San Jose, Costa Rica. and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
“This initiative was born out of the need to provide students with the tools to manage their emotions, behaviors, and learning, as well as the effects of stress and trauma on their physical health.” Con Cola said Valentina Bueno, executive director of the foundation. said in a press statement. “We are proud to work with Glasswing International to create these spaces that foster an environment that fosters mutual support and personal growth in the education sector.”
Joaquina's sweet fan encounter
Earlier this week, Joaquina, the 2023 Latin Grammy Award winner for Best New Artist, shared a sweet encounter with a fan in Spain. In her video posted on her Instagram, she said that the parents of her fans had sent her a DM asking her daughter to come to the restaurant and were celebrating her daughter's 10th birthday. She explained that she wanted to surprise her with a visit from a Venezuelan singer. Without hesitation, Joaquina embraced and recorded her wholesome moments. “I love you so much Cami,” the artist captioned her photo. “Thank you for having me and your beautiful family 😭 This made me so happy (the cake was delicious by the way).”
Latinos who attended the Met Gala
Bad Bunny attends the 2024 Met Gala celebrating “Sleeping Beauty: Fashion's Awakening” held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 6, 2024.Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
Spanish-language musicians made a strong appearance at the 2024 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 6th. Shakira, Bad Bunny, Karol G, Rau Alejandro, Camila Cabello, Rosalía, Jennifer Lopez, Omar Apollo, and Cardi B all celebrated this year's theme, “Sleeping Beauty: Fashion's Awakening,” and who… He strutted down the fashion runway that everyone admires. Karol G's Herrera exudes fairy-like charm with elf ears, Bad She's Bunny channels whimsy with goatee shoes, and Shakira wears a strapless Carolina Herrera's with a dramatic cape Her dress attracted attention.