The Colombian singer Maluma surprised during an interview with the radio station Mega 97.9 FM in New York by publicly revealing that his sister is gay and bluntly rejecting any form of prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community, in statements that went viral on social media during Pride Month.
When the interviewer asked him if he had any reservations about it, the artist responded quite naturally: "What prejudice? My sister is gay. Prejudice about what? Obviously not. We're in a new world now, man. That doesn't fly anymore."
In the same exchange, Maluma took the opportunity to address the community directly: "A shout-out to the LGBTI community, a shout-out to everyone, I love you. Thank you for the love, you are amazing."
The most striking moment came when the interviewer tried to steer the conversation towards the religious debate, quoting biblical passages about homosexuality.
Far from dodging the topic, Maluma responded firmly and with a touch of humor: "Then leave them the Bible because you're reading the wrong one." When pressed about Adam and Eve, he added: "Then they're going to another heaven, they're going to the heaven where all the others are, also enjoying and dancing."
Several users on social media pointed out that the interviewer was trying to steer the conversation towards mockery, but the singer responded by addressing the topic in a serious and direct manner.
The statements carry a particular symbolic weight because they come from one of the most influential artists in reggaeton, a genre that has historically been criticized for promoting rigid masculinity stereotypes.
The bond between Maluma and his sister Manuela Londoño goes beyond family ties: the singer's stage name itself is formed from the initial syllables of his mother Marlli's name, his father Luis's name, and his sister Manuela's name, highlighting the central role she plays in his identity.
The clip was republished by various accounts on Instagram and shared by the organization It Gets Better México, which accompanied it with the message: "Maluma sent a clear message during Pride Month: homophobia has no place."
The audience reactions were largely positive. "Respect is a human right," wrote one user. Another emphasized, "That's being empathetic towards others; it's a matter of respect and consideration, regardless of your sexual preferences."
The artist's words come at a time of high personal and professional visibility. Maluma has just released his seventh studio album, Loco x Volver, presented on May 15, 2026, as his most personal work, inspired by his Colombian roots and the changes brought by fatherhood.
The singer is also going through a stage of vital maturity: he is the father of a little girl named Paris and is expecting a second child with his partner Susana Gómez, in addition to having spoken openly about his tough battle against panic attacks at the end of 2024.
This is not the first time Maluma has expressed respect for sexual diversity, but this statement—where he reveals that his own sister is gay—is the most direct and personal one he has made to date.
Filed under: