Entertainment7 Things we learned from Karol G’s documentary on Netflix

Karol G sought full honesty on his record record of 2023, Mañana will be beautiful. Now, with the documentary TOMOROW WAS BEAUTIFUL, from the Netflixthe Colombian star shares even more about its trajectory. “I never watched with anyone,” Karol told Rolling Stone During the film’s premiere in New York.

“I feel that there are very personal things exposed in this documentary. It’s hard to open the door for so much vulnerability, but at the end of the day this is part of humanity we wanted to show in the movie.”

The director Cristina Costantiniwhich also produced the Netflix documentary about the astrologer Walter Mercadoshared Karol’s mission to create a raw portrait of the singer’s life.

“I wanted to tell a complicated story,” Costantini told Rolling Stone. “I wanted to show that our heroes are complex people, that there are more than just what they seem when they are on stage.”

TOMOROW WAS BEAUTIFUL It addresses from Karol’s unlikely rise as a woman at Reggaeton to the challenges faced in the successful tour Mañana will be beautiful. Below, seven things we learned from the documentary.

Karol is perfectionist until the end

Impacting visuals – including a huge steel shark – and the numerous Karol tour shutter exchanges did not easily emerge. On the first night of the stadium tour, Las Vegas, the singer disappointed with filming and costume failures. In a moment, she cries with frustration by explaining that she seeks perfection to give fans the best show possible. “Nothing seems to me right,” he says. “It’s a constant doubt about everything I’m doing.” Several scenes show Karol guiding his team until his full vision was realized.

The real reason why it almost abandoned music at 16

In a moving scene, Karol reveals that he suffered sexual harassment at age 16 by his then musical entrepreneur. The manager, who according to Karol was almost triple her age, harassed her at a party and conditioned her success to accept these investers. The situation made her temporarily move away from music and move to New York to live with her aunt.

“Unfortunately, in big industries, women need to go through horrible things – not to get there, because I can guarantee that no respectful woman would accept to be harmed to reach something,” says Karol.

She mentions “many things” she would like to talk about, but says, “As a person, I never allowed me to remember or talk about them.” Then abruptly interrupts the recording when starting to cry.

The truth about your old public relationship

Karol talks about his previous relationship with Rapper Porto-Rican Anuel AA – Without quoting names, but revealing details.

“In my last relationship, leaving was something very toxic,” he says. “I woke up and felt I was dying. I felt useless as a person.”

According to her, the situation affected her judgment and prevented him from taking advantage of his success. “It was a nightmare. It was a hell,” he adds.

… And the cute details about finding true love with e meal

In 2021, Karol invited his favorite artist, also Colombian Feidto open the American stage of the tour Bichota. In the documentary, she recalls how the two created ties while celebrating with the tour team after the shows. Karol tells about a particular night, when they were playing video games, flirting, and Feid kissed her good night.

“I have such a beautiful relationship with him… It’s all,” she says, thrilled to talk about the connection and values ​​they share.

The meaning behind the nickname “Bichota”

Karol explains what it means to her the nickname “Bichota”. The term derives from the word of Porto-Rican “Bichote”, usually associated with trafficking. “It’s such a powerful word that I kept asking, ‘But what about bichota?’ And the answer was something like, ‘It would be a woman, but actually a bichota does not exist,’ he says in the documentary.

The artist’s team advised her to avoid the term in music Bichota (2021), fearing negative reactions for connotations with crime. But Karol insisted on redefining the word as a symbol of female empowerment and leadership energy.

“Bichota is the one who runs his own business, who is visionary,” he says. “Now they call me bichota,” she says, adding, “It’s not just about me. It’s about how the word makes people feel.”

Selena Quintanilla remains an inspiration

Karol has always been opened on his admiration for Selena Quintanilla. She was inspired by the artist to compose Mi Ex Tenía Razónwhich brings elements of the Tjano, and even tattooed Selena’s image in the forearm. In the documentary, she makes a point of showing how much Selena impacted her career.

“Despite her absence, she’s inspiring how she is still so present,” he says.

During the tour of the tour to San Antonio, Texas, Karol paid tribute to the legend with a special version of How to and invited Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanillato watch the moment. Finding her in the documentary, Karol does not hold the tears.

“I am very honored with your presence,” she says to Suzette.

Karol is fearless… Even by diving in the Hudson River

Over TOMOROW WAS BEAUTIFULKarol’s courage is evident as she recalls every obstacle faced until she reaches the stardom. But nothing shows his “fearless” spirit more than the moment he decides to dive into the questionable waters of the Hudson River in Manhattan.

First, she just wets her feet. Minutes later, it is floating in what can be toxic water. (Until New York Water Alliance recommends avoiding swimming there). Some scenes later, Karol reveals that he took a cold after the dive. It’s one of the funniest moments of a documentary full of tears and laughter.

This article is a translation of the American Rolling Stone, written by Maya Georgi and published on May 8, 2025. Read the original version here.