- Reggeaton artist, J. Balvin is apologizing for a racist and sexist video that has his fan base very offended.
- Balvin’s video for “Perra” shows Black women on leashes and being treated as dogs. The video features female artist Tokischa, who is seen in a dog house and eating from a dog bowl.
- The video has a canine theme, however many fans say the video is in poor taste. Colombian Vice President and Chancellor Marta Lucia Ramirez even called out Balvin for the visual.
- “That’s not who I am. I’m about tolerance, love and inclusivity. I also like to support new artists, in this case Tokischa, a woman who supports her people, her community and also empowers women,”Balvin said in an Instagram video (October 24th). The video has since been taken down.