Karol G is eager to become more outspoken on U.S. politics but says her advisers have warned she may be putting herself at risk if she does.
The Colombian singer-songwriter graces the cover of Playboy’s latest issue, and in the accompanying interview, admits she’s angered by President Donald Trump’s recent crackdown on immigrants. As for speaking out publicly on the issue, however, she said, “People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t.’”
“Because if you say the thing, maybe the next day you’ll get a call: “Hey, we are taking your visa away,’” she told the outlet, per Variety. “You become bait, because some people want to show their power.”
A Grammy and eight-time Latin Grammy winner, Karol G is set to make history this month when she becomes the first Latina performer to headline Coachella. And much like Bad Bunny’s 2023 Coachella gig, her appearance at the music festival has already been proclaimed a cultural milestone.
Karol G is, of course, not the first celebrity to acknowledge having reservations about making political statements in the current sociopolitical climate. In her Playboy chat, she cited the magnitude of her Coachella performance as her impetus for keeping mum on social issues at the moment.
