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Karol G’s Birthday Confession Steals Spotlight on Rosalía’s LUX Tour
7/2/2026, 1:27:53 PM
The Confessional Moment in Los Angeles
On June 29 2026, Spanish singer Rosalía welcomed Colombian reggaeton star Karol G onto the stage of the LUX Tour at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California for the show’s signature “Confessionario” segment. Rather than performing, Karol G delivered a personal story about an ex-partner who “didn’t like celebrating his birthday with me.” She recounted a pattern of yearly excuses and described how the final birthday trip they had planned together fell apart when the ex “backed out at the gate.” Rosalía reacted with mock horror, then announced that the night’s performance of “La Perla” would “celebrate more — and better — than any birthday because you got rid of that perla.” The segment flowed directly into the orchestral rendition of the song.
The LUX Tour’s “Confessionario” Concept
Rosalía’s LUX Tour blends pop, classical orchestration and theatrical staging. Each concert is divided into four acts, featuring a 20-member Heritage Orchestra and a 1-hour-50-minute set of 18 songs. The “Confessionario” is a recurring booth-style interlude where a surprise guest shares an intimate anecdote instead of a traditional speech. Prior participants have included Maggie Rogers, Marcello Hernández, Cara Delevingne, Bad Gyal and Lola Young. The segment is designed to juxtapose personal vulnerability with the concert’s larger themes of fear, faith and self-realization.
Key Players and Relationship History
- Karol G – Colombian singer-songwriter, known for hits such as “Tusa.” She has publicly dated Colombian reggaeton artist Feid (rumored relationship 2021-2025) and was previously engaged to Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA (split April 2021).
- Rosalía – Spanish singer-songwriter, creator of the LUX Tour and “Confessionario” format.
- Ex-partner – Unnamed in the live confession; fans have speculated it could be Feid or Anuel AA, but no name was confirmed on stage.
Audience Reaction and Media Coverage
Fans captured the exchange on TikTok, highlighting Karol G’s candid tone and Rosalía’s theatrical gasp. Social-media users quickly cross-referenced the story with Karol G’s past relationships, fueling online debate. Reviewers from *Daily Breeze* described the moment as “the most-talked-about choreography of the tour,” noting the white-gloved dancers that accompanied “La Perla.” The segment was also featured in *Complex* and *InMusicBlog*, both emphasizing its viral impact.
Conflicting Identifications of the Ex
- *People.com* notes Karol G was “last linked to Colombian reggaeton artist Feid” and that rumors persisted after their reported split in late 2025.
- *Complex* reports that some fans believed the ex might be Anuel AA, citing Karol G’s 2025 Netflix documentary reference to a “nightmare” relationship.
No source provides a definitive name, and the live confession remained deliberately vague.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was in a relationship where that person didn’t like celebrating his birthday with me.” — Karol G, singer
- “How strange... who doesn't like to celebrate their birthday with their partner?” — Rosalía, singer
- “I've become an expert at this by now, so I can give you some tips.” — Karol G
- “Tonight we are going to celebrate more — and better — than any birthday because you [got rid of] that perla,” — Rosalía
- “For me, that would be very unforgivable,” — Rosalía
What’s Next
Karol G is set to launch the North-American leg of her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” in late July 2026, shortly after the LUX Tour appearance. Rosalía’s LUX Tour will continue its U.S. leg, with upcoming dates in Boston (June 11) and additional West-Coast venues, maintaining the “Confessionario” as a recurring highlight.
