Spanish singer Rosalía has resolved a social media controversy in Argentina after apologizing to fans during a sold-out Lux Tour concert in Buenos Aires.
The dispute began after the Barcelona-born artist reposted a video using the song La Perla following Spain's football World Cup victory. The post offended many Argentine social media users, who subsequently launched an online campaign calling for a boycott of her upcoming concerts in the country.
Music chart success and concert speech
Despite the digital backlash, the proposed boycott failed to affect attendance at her shows. Rosalía continued to top the music charts on major streaming platforms across Argentina while performing to full venues.
During her Saturday performance in the capital, the artist addressed the crowd directly to clear up lingering tensions. She told the audience that her love for Argentina remained completely intact despite the recent online friction.
Addressing the controversial post, Rosalía explained to the crowd that a major mess had been created. She stated that she had simply felt curious at the time without looking into the video deeply, leading her to share it quickly. She described the action as a massive blunder and a huge mistake, assuring fans that offending anyone was never her intention.
Recalling early career milestones in Argentina
Rosalía, whose full name is Rosalía Vila Tobella, is a multi-Grammy-winning musician known for combining traditional Spanish flamenco with modern urban pop. She is currently nearing the end of her extensive global Lux Tour, which has brought her to venues across Europe, North America, and Latin America over several months.
Reflecting on her history with the South American nation, she recalled that Argentina was where she experienced one of her first major career milestones outside Spain. She remembered listening to the entire venue sing her lyrics during her early visits, realizing at that moment that she had achieved international success.
She told the crowd that the country had helped shape her into the artist she is today. She added that nothing would hurt her more than fans believing she did not care about them, declaring that she has always considered Argentine audiences to be the best in the world, a statement that drew a long standing ovation from the crowd.
Instagram message following the performance
Following the show, Rosalía published a video reel on her Instagram stories recorded during her performance in the capital. Over the video, she wrote a three-word message thanking the city of Buenos Aires.
Because Instagram stories automatically expire after 24 hours, the temporary post allowed her to send a direct message of appreciation without altering her main profile feed. Rosalía maintains strict control over her permanent social media posts due to heavy public scrutiny, with her previous fixed upload dating back two weeks to a collection of summer phone photos taken around the World Cup.
Spanish radio network Cadena 100 reported that the artist's heartfelt explanation and successful concert run have effectively closed the controversy, turning what was once an intense online dispute into a minor anecdote.
