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Karol G Makes History With Coachella 2026 Headlining Set

Karol G Makes History With Coachella 2026 Headlining Set

Karol G made history at Coachella Sunday night as the first Latina to ever headline the annual festival, delivering an impressive, visually stunning set that featured surprise guests Becky G, Mariah Angeliq, Wisin and Greg Gonzalez. “I am Carolina Giraldo from Medellin, Colombia, and today I am the first Latina woman to headline coachella,” the superstar said as her crowd erupted in cheers toward the end of her set Sunday. “And I’m very happy and very proud about this, but at the same time, it feels late. I just want to say that before me there were so many legendary Latina artists that gave me the opportunity to be here tonight.” Starting a bit behind schedule at about 10:30 p.m., the Colombian superstar began her set with a cave painting-style video telling the story of a wild, free woman who loses her voice to the pressures of assimilating to the world, only to regain her freedom and become a goddess. Karol G came out after, starting with “Latina Foreva,” then “Un Gatito Me Llamo.” Angeliq …

Karol G Wants Coachella Performance to Have Meaningful Impact Amid ICE

Karol G Wants Coachella Performance to Have Meaningful Impact Amid ICE

Karol G, who is set to become the first Latina artist to headline Coachella this weekend, said she wants to make a notable impact, especially for the Latin community, with her performance. The Colombian superstar told Playboy in a recent interview that she wanted the right opportunity to stand up for her community. Especially since the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump has been widely criticized for its aggressive tactics towards the Hispanic community specifically. “People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t,’” Karol G said of speaking out against ICE. “Why? Because if you say the thing, maybe the next day you’ll get a call: ‘Hey, we are taking your visa away.’ You become bait, because some people want to show their power.” Rather than saying the popular anti-ICE phrase “ICE Out” that many other celebrities, such as Bad Bunny, have also said in the past, the “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” singer admitted she wants to make a statement that will be even more meaningful. “I have a huge stage, and …