“I want him to know how much I love and respect him”: J Balvin's emotional message to Maluma
On Saturday, the singer of “Mi Gente” performed in his hometown of Medellin, where he surprised his fans with a show full of special guests
J Balvin and Maluma put their differences aside and starred in one of the most emotional moments of the “Mi Gente” singer's concert at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellin.
In the middle of the show, J Balvin surprised the audience by introducing Maluma as one of the special guests of the night, unleashing euphoria in the stands of the Atanasio Girardot. When Balvin invited his colleague and former “rival” to come up on stage, they both knelt while the audience chanted their names. The singers sealed the moment with a heartfelt hug. During the emotional moment, J Balvin also took the opportunity to dedicate a heartfelt message to Maluma in front of his thousands of fans. J Balvin took the opportunity to acknowledge that, for years, Maluma was seen as one of his main competitors in the urban genre, but that today he considers him a brother. "In front of everyone, I want him to know how much I love and respect him. That, from being one of my biggest competitors, he has become one of my great brothers," said Balvin. The “Ginza” singer expressed that his affection for Maluma also extends to his family, his wife and daughter. “You're a buddy, a brother, you're Juan Luis Londono to me, and I'm Jose Alvaro Osorio to you,” he said. “Your daughter Paris is like my niece,” he said. The reggaeton artist highlighted his compatriot's effort and discipline, emphasizing the pride he feels in seeing another paisa succeed on the international stage. The emotional exchange was celebrated on social media, where videos of the encounter and Balvin's words to Maluma went viral. On Saturday, J Balvin performed in his hometown of Medellin, where he surprised his fans with a show full of guests, including 50 Cent, Daddy Yankee, Ryan Castro, and others.

