On Wednesday June 24, Shakira and J Balvin became the most mentioned characters on social networks following an alleged mockery of the interpreter of “My people” to his colleague during a live interview.
All started when Will.i.am., Maluma and J Balvin spoke with Billboard about the new album by Black eyed peas. During the interview, José Álvaro Osorio Balvín mocked his compatriot’s work on the group’s new material.
YOU CAN SEE J Balvin is the target of strong criticism for mocking Shakira’s professionalism
Shakira fans were quick to turn the hashtag into a trend #JBalvinIsOverParty (J Balvin, the party is over) to lash out at the Colombian for the alleged snub of the “Waka waka” interpreter.
In the midst of all the scandal caused, Alvaro Osorio, J Balvin’s father, came to the defense of his son with a publication from his Instagram account and responses to users.
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“The truth will set you free. The best weapon to defend against lies is silence. J Balvin as a human being is not perfect, but he is a great winner and he is focused always respecting his musical references. We know how to change hatred for love, ”wrote the man accompanied by a video where the singer indicated his admiration for great Latin artists, including Shakira.
Some users commented that the Colombian’s words were misinterpreted, while others continued to attack him.
“When J Balvin has a Grammy he will be a great star,” commented one follower.
Alvaro Osorio was quick to respond, asserting that Shakira would not have gone far if she did not change the musical genre.
“Don’t say that my king. Than If Shakira hadn’t done reggaeton, she’d be off already. Learn. And she does it super, “he wrote.
Dad’s answer to J Balvin He generated a wave of messages against him and asked him not to continue defending his son because he is leaving him wrong.
Shakira ignores controversy with J Balvin
Shakira has not ruled on the alleged ridicule of J Balvin and the attacks that his colleague has been receiving on networks.
The singer was caught on a beach in Barcelona with her two sons Milan and Sasha.
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