A recent incident at a Maluma concert in Mexico City has raised questions about the safety of bringing young children to loud live performances. The Colombian singer halted his show to publicly address a mother who had brought her one-year-old child without ear protection. The event's timing and the singer's comments have ignited discussions onlline about the risks of exposure to high decibel levels for children at concerts and festivals.
On 8 August 2025, during the final leg of his +Pretty +Dirty World Tour, Maluma stopped his performance at the Palacio de los Deportes. He spoke directly to a mother in the audience, questioning her decision to bring a one-year-old child to a concert known for its loud sound levels. The artist, who has a 17-month-old daughter, expressed concern over the child's safety, noting the sound was dangerously high. He advised the mother to consider ear protection for her child in future outings and criticised her for waving the baby around without safeguarding their hearing.
