Colombian Court Rules Reggaeton Song Violated Child Protection Laws

The ruling against J Balvin and Karol G's '+57' sets a precedent for stricter oversight of music that sexualizes minors.

A Colombian high court determined that the song '+57,' by J Balvin and Karol G, violated children's rights by sexualizing minors in its lyrics.
The court ordered the artists and other reggaeton musicians to avoid releasing material that infringes on the rights of children and adolescents.
The original release of '+57' in November 2024 faced immediate backlash from child rights organizations and music critics, who called for its removal.
Both Karol G and J Balvin issued public apologies, with Karol G acknowledging a need for greater awareness and learning on her part.
A revised version of the song was later released, altering the controversial lyric from referencing a 14-year-old to an 18-year-old.