A rapper has paused his concert to call out a mother who he urged to be ‘responsible’ when it came to her baby.
Colombian rapper and singer Maluma released his debut album in 2012, but found success three years later with Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy and its follow up’s F.A.M.E. and 11:11.
The performer – real name Juan Luis Londoño Arias – has sold more than 18 million records and is one of the best-selling Latin music artists. He’s also collaborated with Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin.
He is currently on his +PRETTY +DIRTY TOUR, however Maluma stopped a recent show after being shocked seeing a baby in the mosh pit.
While playing in Mexico City, he paused his performance and started speaking to a woman in the crowd as the stadium fell quiet.
‘Don’t bring it leave it there [at home]. With all due respect I am already a father. How old is it? One?’ he said, as captured in videos taken at the show.
‘Do you think it’s a good idea to bring a one-year-old baby to where the decibels and sound is really hard. Next time protect his ears of something.
‘The truth is that this is an act of responsibility, and you are swinging him like a toy. That child does not want to be here. With all due respect, since I am a dad, I would never have brought him to a concert. Next time be a little more conscious ok.’
After footage was shared online, many weighed in on whether if he’d taken the right approach confronting the mother in front of thousands.
‘Every mother knows what she has to do with her child. If not, they should limit the capacity to a certain age. What’s the point in putting her through that in front of so many people?’ user Lpeznerea commented on TikTok.
‘Was it necessary to embarrass her while he was receiving applause?’ Bri Rodriguez wrote.
‘He’s on stage waiting to receive applause while he humiliates his fan. I don’t think that’s the way,’ Ricarda shared.
‘Even if you’re right about what you’re saying, I don’t think it’s right to shame a parent in front of thousands of people. You could have posted a message on your social media afterward without having to single the person out,’ crockett added.
However, others said they agreed with voicing his concerns.
How can attending concerts affect babies hearing?
Audiologists have warned that prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing damage. Concerts often exceed 100 decibels, a level that can be harmful within minutes.
This is especially for children, whose ears are more sensitive as their ear canals are smaller, which can amplify the impact of loud noises.
Without protection, they face an increased risk of noise-induced hearing loss, which is irreversible.
It’s recommended that children wear ear protection such as ear plugs, muffs or noise cancelling headphones, which can reduce sound levels by up to 30 decibels.
‘Who would even think of taking a baby? If you have a baby and no one to leave it with, then you don’t go. I totally agree with him,’ Puri shared.
‘Maluma is right, it’s not a place for a baby. The organisers and security are the ones really responsible. They shouldn’t have let a baby in,’ carmencubedo explained.
Maluma, 31, shares one-year-old daughter Paris with girlfriend Susana Gómez.
Speaking to Allure last year about becoming a father, he explained how ‘everything changed’.
‘I love it. Now, I wake up every day with the desire to conquer the world. I know I have to f***ing kill it. For Paris, nothing is impossible. You have to lead by example. I go to bed every night that I can at 9 and wake up at 5:30 to hit the gym because I want to be healthy. You want to live forever for your kids. I want to make her proud,’ he said.
After Mexico City, his tour will continue across Latin America, the US, and Europe.
Since rising to fame Maluma has won a Latin Grammy Award, an MTV Video Music Award, two Latin American Music Awards, and been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.
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