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Bu Cuarón Faces Nepotism Backlash After Opening Dua Lipa’s Mexico City Show

The stadium slot thrust an emerging act with a famous surname into a familiar argument over access in pop music.

Overview

  • Tess “Bu” Cuarón opened Dua Lipa’s Dec. 5 date at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, presenting an indie pop and electronic set.
  • Online reaction turned sharply critical, with many users labeling her a “nepo baby” and dismissing the performance as “cringe.”
  • Others defended the booking as a rare exposure opportunity for a developing artist performing before a sold‑out stadium audience.
  • She performed alongside her brother and collaborator Olmo Cuarón and thanked him on stage, with reports noting songs such as “Viceversa” and “Miénteme.”
  • Bu is the London‑born daughter of filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón with classical training and a 2024 debut EP, and no formal responses beyond on‑stage remarks were reported.