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Rosalía's 'La Perla' Video Sparks Breakup Speculation

12/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rosalía released the music video for "La Perla," a standout track from the album LUX.
The video features fencing and ice skating in hockey gear, signaling strength and control.
Fans speculate that the song addresses Rosalía's breakup with reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro.
The video was directed by STILLZ, with discussions about Miami filming locations following.
Rosalía's LUX Tour will begin in March.

History

Historical Context

The music video for Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes," released in 1981, exemplified the growing influence of visual storytelling in music, propelling the song to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks. Similarly, Rosalía's "La Perla," released on December 16, 2025, showcases striking imagery and themes of strength, reflecting the ongoing evolution of music videos in shaping artist-audience engagement.

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Story summary

Rosalía released the music video for "La Perla," a standout track from the album LUX.
The video features fencing and ice skating in hockey gear, signaling strength and control.
Fans speculate that the song addresses Rosalía's breakup with reggaeton star Rauw Alejandro.
The video was directed by STILLZ, with discussions about Miami filming locations following.
Rosalía's LUX Tour will begin in March.

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