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Fox News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Maluma stops concert mid-performance to call out mother for bringing baby without ear protection
Maluma stopped his concert in Mexico City over the weekend to scold a mother who brought her baby to the packed show without the proper ear protection. The Colombian rapper, whose legal name is José Luis Londoño, was in the middle of performing a song when he noticed a mother and a baby in the crowd. He stopped performing to address the woman's "irresponsible" act. In a video uploaded to TikTok, Maluma was seen asking the mother in Spanish how old her baby was. Once she told him her baby's age, the musician called out the mother in front of the crowd. "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a 1-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f---ing high? That baby doesn't even know what it's doing here," the rapper said. "Next time, protect their ears or something. For real. It's heavy. It's your responsibility." He continued, "Next time, protect their ears or something. For real. It's heavy. It's your responsibility." Maluma, who is a father to his 1-year-old daughter, continued to address the crowd and explained he would never bring his daughter to a show. "You're waving them around like they're a toy. That baby doesn't want to be there, for real. I'm telling you with all love and respect, now that I'm a father… would never bring them to a concert. For the next time, be a bit more aware," he said. Maluma's representative did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fans took to the comment section on TikTok to weigh in on Maluma's harsh response to the mother. "I respect this because some people will not understand until they get embarrassed or put on the spot. It's dangerous to have a one-year-old baby at a concert that anything could happen & she didn't have any ear protection on the baby either," one user wrote. Another added, "Who would even think of taking a baby? If you have a baby and no one to leave it with, then you don't go. I totally agree with him." Some users did not appreciate Maluma's direct response to the mother. "Was it necessary to embarrass her while he was receiving applause?" one user commented. "Even if you're right about what you're saying, I don't think it's right to shame a parent in front of thousands of people," another added. Maluma is currently on his +Pretty +Dirty World Tour, which has dates scheduled across Latin America, the United States and Europe.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Singer stops concert to scold fan who brought baby to show without ear protection
A video of Colombian singer Maluma has gone viral, showing the artist stopping his concert over the weekend to scold a fan who brought a toddler to his show without ear protection. "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a 1-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f------ high?" the 31-year-old says in Spanish in the video. "That baby doesn't even know what they're doing here. Next time, protect their ears or something. For real." Maluma, who is a parent to a 1-year-old daughter with partner Susana Gómez, continued, "It's your responsibility. You're waving them around like they're a toy. That baby doesn't want to be there, for real. I'm telling you with all the love and respect -- now that I'm a father, I would never bring them to a concert. So, for the next time, be a bit more aware, OK?" According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss can occur in both children and adults, and even before birth. Excessive exposure to loud noises can cause noise-induced hearing loss, which the CDC notes can "result from a one-time exposure to a very loud sound, blast, or impulse, or from listening to loud sounds over an extended period." The World Health Organization also estimates that over 1 billion people between the ages of 12 and 35 are "at risk for hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sound." To prevent hearing loss, the CDC recommends avoiding places with loud sounds or limiting exposure, if possible, using ear protection and turning down the volume of music systems or moving away from loud sounds. Doctors' group warns sleep and sound machines may be too loud for kids Maluma is set to wrap up his + Pretty + Dirty World Tour this August, with four more tour stops, three in Mexico and the final show in El Salvador. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Music icon stops concert to shame parent for 'irresponsible' act in front of crowd of 26,000 fans
Colombian rapper Maluma halted his Mexico City gig to reprimand a parent for an 'irresponsible' act in front of a crowd of 26,000 fans. The music icon, 31, took to the stage at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City last week for his + Pretty + Dirty World Tour. But Maluma paused his show midway through to call an audience member who had brought their child along. The rapper, whose real name Juan Luis Londoño Arias, shamed the parent for taking their one-year-old to such a loud gig - and without ear protection. Speaking to the parent in Spanish, Maluma asked: 'With all due respect… how old are they? A year old? Less? A year? 'Do you think it's a good idea to bring a one-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f***ing high? Where the sound is this loud?' Maluma went on to say: 'That baby doesn't even know what it's doing here. Next time, protect their ears or something. For real. It's heavy. It's your responsibility. 'You're waving them around like they're a toy. That baby doesn't want to be there, for real. I'm telling you with all love and respect, now that I'm a father [I] would never bring them to a concert. For the next time, be a bit more aware.' Fans praised Maluma for the call out, writing on social media: 'This is really important and i hope raises awareness- there's a serious lack of education when it comes to hearing protection even for adults at concerts :/ take care of your ears, friends,'; 'Protecting fans, especially the most vulnerable, should always come before the performance, and he made that crystal clear,'; 'Respect for maluma for speaking up babies need protection too some people just dont think about it hope that mom listens and learns,'; 'I LOVE this… why tf is your baby at a loud concert packed with screaming adults for hours being treated like an accessory. there's a time and place,'; 'Good on Maluma for speaking up, protecting a child's safety should come first,'; 'Respect him for saying something instead of ignoring it, what is wrong with people omgg,'; 'Good for Maluma! Babies' ears are incredibly sensitive and concerts can cause permanent damage. Parenting isn't always about what you want.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gerudito (@gerudito) The average decibels of a music concert can range from 94 – 110 dB, levels which can cause long-term damage to a person's hearing after just two minutes of exposure. Audiologist Hannah Samuels at Boots Hearingcare said she understands why Maluma spoke out and why he was right to have raised concerns. 'Bringing a very young child to a loud concert without hearing protection is risky and potentially very harmful,' she said. 'Prolonged exposure to loud music can permanently damage the delicate structures of the inner ear and cause hearing loss and tinnitus. Because hearing loss is progressive and doesn't hurt, people often don't notice issues until they're quite significant, and often irreversible. 'Children's ears are even more sensitive than adults' as the ear canal is smaller, so sound pressure is higher, and their auditory system is still developing. That means loud noises can cause more harm, more quickly, which is why hearing protection for children should be non-negotiable at concerts, festivals, and even some sports events. 'We urge parents to treat ear protection like sun cream, something you always lather on before letting your child out in the sun. We recommend earplugs or defenders with filters that reduce sound levels while still allowing you to enjoy the music. They should be worn by both parents and their children whenever decibel levels are expected to be high in order to protect your hearing in the long run.' Maluma welcomed daughter Paris Londono Gomez with his girlfriend, architect Susana Gomez, last year. The couple revealed they were expecting in the music video for Maluma's song Procura 'On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes...,' he began as he announced the birth. 'Serena Love: Thank you for fulfilling my biggest dream of being a Father, I will never forget that moment. I love them,' he gushed in Spanish. Maluma and Serena have been dating since 2020 – and announced they were having a baby in October 2023 in his music video for Procura. The music video featured footage of the couple's pregnancy journey, including the first look at Susana's growing baby bump.
Yahoo
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maluma stops show to reprimand fan with baby
Maluma stopped his concert to reprimand a fan who had brought along a baby. The 31-year-old singer was performing in Mexico City over the weekend when he noticed an infant in the audience without ear protection, prompting him to accuse the tot's mom of treating her child "like they're a toy" and insisting he would never take his daughter Paris, 17 months, to a concert at such a young age. In a video shared on X and translated from Spanish by Variety, the Colombian performer said: 'With all due respect… how old are they? A year old? Less? A year. "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a one-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f****** high?" "Where is the sound this loud? That baby doesn't even know what it's doing here. "Next time, protect their ears or something. For real. It's heavy. It's your responsibility. "You're waving them around like they're a toy. That baby doesn't want to be there, for real. I'm telling you with all love and respect, now that I'm a father… would never bring them to a concert. "For the next time, be a bit more aware." The Sobrio singer - whose real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias - previously spoke of how much he loves the way his life has changed sine girlfriend Susana Gomez gave birth to their daughter. He told Allure last year: "Everything changed. And I love it. "Now, I wake up every day with the desire to conquer the world. I know I have to f****** kill it." And Maluma has vowed to set the best example possible to his little girl. He said: "For Paris, nothing is impossible. You have to lead by example. "I go to bed every night that I can at 9 and wake up at 5:30 to hit the gym because I want to be healthy. You want to live forever for your kids. I want to make her proud." The 'Hawái ' hitmaker also noted that while the "essence" of his image of a bad boy on stage still remains, he is "more mature" since becoming a dad and is managing to find the balance between his public persona and family life, even though it can be "difficult" at times. He said: "It's still the same essence, but more mature I would say, and more chill. I'm just vibing. I'm having fun being with my family, but I'm also having fun being onstage. I'm doing things that I love, and finally, I feel like I'm on the right path. It's difficult to find that balance, but I'm there. I'm there and working for it."
Forbes
25-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Hearing Protection Is The Next Big Wellness Trend
EARPEACE Everyday earplugs Revisiting the Noise Economy In my last article, I introduced the idea that we live in a Noise Economy. Noise is no longer just an occasional nuisance. It is a constant force that affects our health, our focus, and our ability to feel grounded in daily life. That article resonated with readers who had long sensed the problem but lacked the words to name it. Many wrote to share how deeply they related. Now, I want to shift focus to one of the simplest, most overlooked tools we have to respond: ear protection.A Lifestyle Shift with Health Benefits For decades, hearing protection remained on the fringe. It was seen as a safety tool for construction crews, factory workers, hunters, or the occasional concertgoer handed a foam plug at the gate. It was industrial, disposable, and uninspiring. Most people never gave it a second thought. That perception has been changing, gradually but significantly. Over the past fifteen years, a new category has emerged. Festival organizers began offering earplugs at events. Musicians began endorsing them. Brands like EarPeace entered the market with better-looking, better-performing products that felt more like lifestyle tools than medical gear. This evolution matters. Ear protection is no longer something to hide. It is something to choose. Today, brands like Loop, Eargasm, EarFab, and EarPeace have helped reframe the conversation. Their products are not only functional, they are stylish, discreet, and designed to be worn with confidence. Loop's ring-shaped earplugs come in a range of colors and finishes to match one's wardrobe or environment. Eargasm offers high-fidelity filters that preserve sound quality while protecting hearing, ideal for musicians and concertgoers. EarFab brings custom-fit technology to the mainstream, enabling users to scan their ears via a smartphone app for precise comfort. EarPeace, one of the earliest lifestyle-first hearing protection companies, offers performance-specific options packaged in sleek metal cases that feel like accessories, not medical supplies. What once seemed niche is becoming personal, portable, and proudly worn. Still, awareness does not always translate into action. A Specsavers-backed study in the United Kingdom found that 81 percent of festivalgoers experienced ear ringing after events, but fewer than one-third had ever used earplugs. Similar reports in the United States show that while many say they would wear hearing protection if it were provided, very few actively seek it out. The issue is not lack of awareness. It is lack of habit, access, and social acceptance. The risk starts earlier than many realize. A generation raised on earbuds, video conferencing, streaming platforms, and open-plan offices is already showing signs of auditory fatigue. Add to that the whir of appliances, the hum of HVAC systems, the clang of gym equipment, and the sirens of emergency vehicles, and the average auditory load becomes substantial. The damage does not happen in one moment. It builds across time, through constant layering. Friction, not laziness, is the obstacle. When protection is freely available at concerts, adoption increases. When employers offer earplugs in offices or warehouses, usage improves. When musicians, influencers, or public figures normalize it, the stigma fades. People want to protect their hearing. They simply need the tools, the visibility, and the permission. This is a wellness issue, not a lecture. Just like sunscreen or sunglasses, hearing protection helps prevent damage we cannot see until it is too late. It is not about limiting joy. It is about extending it. It is about being present, energized, and Noise Is Becoming a Business Metric The Noise Economy is shaping more than just individual behavior. It is influencing product design and corporate values. Quiet Mark, a certification program for low-noise performance, now reviews and endorses appliances and tools designed to reduce background noise. Their seal appears on dishwashers, kettles, washing machines, and workspace products, helping consumers find options that support well-being at home or work. Dyson, known for its powerful vacuums and hair dryers, has also made noise mitigation part of its design approach. Delivering both performance and quiet is difficult, but the company has committed to that challenge because it understands that sound is part of user experience, not an afterthought. That is the Noise Economy in action. Sound has value and cost. And how we manage it has real implications for health, customer experience, and brand trust. We are still early in this movement, but momentum is building. Hearing protection is showing up in public places and private routines. People are starting to talk about the noise level in their daily lives at restaurants, gyms, and workplaces. And the market is responding. Brands that once ignored hearing health now have an opportunity to lead. Offering ear protection in public venues, promoting quiet-certified products, and designing spaces with auditory wellness in mind are not just acts of care. They are competitive advantages in a market where experience and well-being are increasingly tied to sound. When worn openly, hearing protection starts new conversations on focus, wellness, and how we can make the spaces we share more respectful. Choosing to protect your hearing is not about withdrawal. It is about participation, with care. The Noise Economy is not about avoiding life. It is about living it more fully. Hearing protection is one way we can take back control and decide what we let in. The sooner we act, the more we can enjoy, not in silence, but in clarity and sanity.
