Concert Interruption in Mexico City: Maluma Admonishes Audience Member for Bringing an Infant to the Performance
Maluma, the Colombian urban-pop star, caused a stir during his "+Pretty +Dirty World Tour" at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City. The incident involved a mother who brought her 1-year-old baby to the concert without any hearing protection.
In a surprising turn of events, Maluma addressed the mother directly and expressed concern about the baby's exposure to high decibel levels and loud music. Many in the crowd started to boo Maluma, perceiving his words as judgmental. However, Maluma won the crowd back by focusing on the child's welfare and suggesting the mother protect the baby's ears.
Pediatrician Sophie J. Balk explains on the HealthyChildren.org website that concerts, fireworks, sporting events, and other "loud noise can damage a child's hearing." Johns Hopkins Medicine warns that concerts and similar live events can easily surpass 95dB, sometimes reaching up to 120dB. Regular exposure to noises above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss.
For infants and young children, custom-fitted, lightweight baby ear defenders or earmuffs are the recommended hearing protection for live events. These earmuffs should provide significant noise reduction (around 23–35 dB) to protect against damaging sound levels without causing discomfort. Examples include Alpine Muffy Baby and Kids earmuffs, which are popular and pediatrician-approved, offering adjustable fit and calming effects in overstimulating environments.
In addition to baby ear defenders, general advice for all ages (including older children) at live events includes avoiding standing near speakers or directly in front of sound sources, taking regular breaks in quieter areas to let ears recover, and using earplugs designed for noise reduction if earmuffs are not suitable.
Maluma, who has collaborated with artists like Shakira and Ricky Martin and is known for hits such as "Borró cassette," "Hawái," and "Felices los 4," has shows this week in Monterrey on Wednesday and in Zapopan (adjacent to Guadalajara) on Friday and Saturday. The incident has sparked discussions about the risks of exposing young children to loud music at concerts, highlighting the importance of hearing protection for all ages at live events.
[1] HealthyChildren.org. (n.d.). Protecting Your Child's Hearing. Retrieved from https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/ear-nose-throat/Pages/Protecting-Your-Childs-Hearing.aspx
[2] Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hearing-loss/noise-induced-hearing-loss
[3] Alpine Hearing Protection. (n.d.). Muffy Baby & Kids. Retrieved from https://www.alpinehearingprotection.com/en-us/products/muffy-baby-kids
[4] American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (n.d.). Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. Retrieved from https://www.asha.org/public/hearing/hearing-loss/noise-induced-hearing-loss/
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