The Colombian Grammy Award winner, Karol G, wishes to discuss the enforcement of immigration laws in America. Everyone around her has advised her about the effect that making any such statements might have on her career.
In a conversation about her latest Playboy cover story, Karol G reveals that those around her advise her against making any political statements on immigration, especially regarding ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
“People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t.’ Why? Because if you say the thing, maybe the next day you’ll get a call: ‘Hey, we are taking your visa away.’ You become bait, because some people want to show their power,” Karol says.
The singer who will make history as the first Latin woman to perform at Coachella this year stated that, due to her upcoming performance, she plans carefully how to use her platform to address political issues.
“I have a huge stage, and that’s why I want to wait, and if someone was ever to do something to me, I want to stand firmly on my stage for my community,” said Karol G. “So that’s why I may have to be more careful, and wait for my turn, and ensure that, through that opportunity, I can talk and represent something more.”
The singer further questions the effect of slogans like “ICE Out” and wonders, “What impact does it really have to say ‘ICE Out’ versus something else that can have a real impact on my community?”
While talking with Emmy-winning writer Paola Ramos, Karol acknowledges the pressure her team places on her to refrain from making any political statements.
“My team would kill me for saying ‘ICE Out,'” Karol reveals. “But I’m willing to say it. If I’m being honest with you, it’s something that crosses the line of what I have to do to protect myself. But at the end of the day, what is my role if I’m in this position?”
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