Maluma

Personal context

Summary

Maluma is a Colombian singer and actor whose screen roles include Encanto and Marry Me. His music often centers on romance, sexuality, nightlife, and a polished masculine persona; some lyrics have drawn feminist criticism, and he apologized to listeners who felt negatively influenced by them while saying he did not intend to offend. He founded the El Arte de los Sueños foundation, which supports young people in disadvantaged communities through the arts, and has described himself as an animal rights supporter. He has said he does not currently address social issues in his music; no public statements on identity politics or DEI advocacy are on record.