Rosalía Apologizes in Argentina at Emotional Concert

Rosalía chose her first concert at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires to close a recent and noisy controversy. The Spanish singer offered direct apologies to her Argentine followers following a video shared on TikTok that many interpreted as sports mockery.

The episode occurred after the 2026 World Cup final, in which Spain defeated Argentina. The artist reposted a video from former adult film actress Mia Khalifa, who used Rosalía’s song “La Perla” to celebrate the Spanish victory.

The original video’s text said “How life sounds after the pearls have been defeated.” In Argentina, the term was read as an attack on the national team, which triggered calls to boycott concerts from her LUX Tour.

How Did She Explain the Incident on Stage?

At the start of her August 1st performance, Rosalía stopped the show to speak in front of thousands of attendees. She honestly acknowledged that reposting the video was an oversight caused by not reading the context or the complete message. “It was a silly mistake, one of those that happen from not paying attention,” the singer explained from the stage. She assured that she only saw her song playing and shared it quickly, but insisted there was never any ill intention toward Argentines.

ROSALÍA ON WHAT HAPPENED WITH ARGENTINA: “My God, what a disaster of a day that was. I was just curious, without looking too deeply, and I reposted it quickly… and it was a huge mistake. It was never my intention, really”.
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When the controversy exploded weeks earlier, she had already deleted the content and posted a message on Instagram clarifying that she only felt love for Argentina. However, the climate on social media remained very tense. Some users had even tried to return tickets from the 4 sold-out concerts in Buenos Aires. That’s why the live statement proved crucial in calming spirits.

Why Is Argentina Key for the Artist?

To contextualize the episode, Rosalía recalled her strong historical bond with the South American country. She evoked her first performance at the 2019 Lollapalooza Argentina festival, which marked a milestone in her international career. According to her own words, that was the first time she felt the massive warmth of an audience outside Spain. She stated that that initial support drove her to reach the global status she has today.

“How could I have negative feelings toward a place that gave me so much?” she asked the audience. She added that her gratitude is eternal and that Argentina was fundamental to building her artistic identity. The crowd responded by chanting her name, thus sealing the reconciliation. She then performed a fragment of “Pienso en tu mirá,” connecting directly with her early hits in South American lands.

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