Maluma halts concert to admonish parent

The Colombian rapper stops a Mexico City show to warn a parent about bringing a one-year-old to a loud concert.

Maluma halts Mexico City concert to scold parent over toddler

Maluma halted his Pretty Dirty World Tour at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City to address a spectator who had brought a one-year-old to the 26,000 strong crowd. Speaking in Spanish, he questioned the child’s age and warned that the decibel levels at the concert are very high, urging the parent to protect the child’s ears and to reconsider bringing a young child to such events.

Audiologist Hannah Samuels says that exposing a very young child to loud music can cause lasting harm because children have more sensitive ears and the inner ear can be damaged by brief exposure. She recommends earplugs or filters for both parents and children when decibels are high. Fans on social media praised Maluma for the call out and said safety should come first, while noting that hearing protection education for adults at concerts remains lacking.

Celebrity status gives a platform to push safety messages on stage. This moment makes a clear boundary between entertainment and responsibility. It also shows how audiences react online can amplify or dilute safety messages.

The incident points to a broader trend: growing attention to hearing protection at concerts. Venues, artists, and parents may face more scrutiny and clearer expectations about who should attend and how to protect young ears in loud environments.

Highlights

Entertainment and care can share the same stage when safety leads the way.