Rosalía to perform first show in Buenos Aires after 'anti-Argentine' video controversy

Spanish singer Rosalía is preparing for her first of four scheduled shows at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, with significant anticipation surrounding her arrival. However, her visit is shadowed by a recent controversy stemming from a social media video she shared after the World Cup final, which many interpreted as disrespectful towards Argentina.

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I understand we are hurt, but it doesn't influence me to see an artist. I didn't think it was that serious. She'll surely come out [on stage] with the Argentine flag.

The video in question featured influencer Mia Khalifa seemingly mocking a Rosalía song, "La perla," with a caption that alluded to Argentina's defeat. Rosalía reposted the video, later explaining she did so because her song was playing, without fully grasping the context. Following strong criticism from Argentine fans, she deleted the post and issued a public apology, stating she felt only love for Argentina.

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I realized that what happened was linked to social media and didn't carry over into real life. Those who were upset were not fans or did not have tickets. That about people wanting to return tickets was inflated and exaggerated.

Despite the controversy, fans gathered outside the Movistar Arena expressed a mix of understanding and continued enthusiasm. Lucía Díaz, 24, who had tickets since December, stated, "I understand we are hurt, but it doesn't influence me to see an artist. I didn't think it was that serious. She'll surely come out [on stage] with the Argentine flag." Valentín, 22, traveled from Río Segundo and felt the issue was amplified online, saying, "I realized that what happened was linked to social media and didn't carry over into real life." Camila Pontenegro, 22, attending with her mother, added, "Rosalía is getting a lot more hate than others because she's coming now. It wasn't that big of a deal."

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Rosalía is getting a lot more hate than others because she's coming now. It wasn't that big of a deal. We are happy to come see her with my mom.

Joaquín, 22, who traveled from Neuquén, initially felt disappointed but was reassured after reading Lali Espósito's comments, which suggested the situation was not as severe as social media portrayed. He noted that online discussions became heated, with some people even threatening him for planning to attend the concert. Rosalía's first 24 hours in the country have been marked by a degree of mystery and caution as all eyes are on her upcoming performances.

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We were disappointed at first, but then when we read what Lali [Espósito] wrote, we realized she was right: that it wasn't that big of a deal. But it got heated on social media. In fact, when I wrote on social media that I was coming [to see her], they started to insult me, telling me they would confront me in line if I didn't return the ticket.