“She was my first idol in life,” an emotional Karol G told 65,000 concertgoers on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, where she surprised fans by bringing out pop icon Thalía during her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, Billboard reported.
The Colombian superstar kicked off the first of her three nights in the Mexican capital by celebrating her childhood hero, who stepped onto a Mexico City stage for the first time in a decade. Before the surprise appearance, a video played showing a young Karol G declaring her dream of becoming a singer like Thalía.
- Thalía wore a custom-decorated replica of her iconic guitar-shaped bustier from the “Amor a la Mexicana” era.
- The pair performed “Piel Morena,” “Amor a la Mexicana,” and the Alaska y Dinarama cover “¿A Quién le Importa?”
- Becky G opened the show, performing tracks including “Marathon,” “Patrona,” “Chula,” and “2 AM.”
The appearance of the Mexican pop star sent the audience into a frenzy, marking a rare live return to the capital city after a ten-year absence. Thalía wore a new version of her famous “Amor a la Mexicana” outfit, which she had personally decorated and teased on Instagram days prior.
🎤 Thalía sorprende al subir al escenario junto a Karol G para interpretar "Amor a la mexicana" ✨🎶 La música latina vivió un momento inolvidable luego de que Thalía apareciera como invitada sorpresa en el concierto de Karol G, uniendo sus voces en el escenario para interpretar… pic.twitter.com/c6F8tXOZQ7
“She doesn’t care what the world has to say about her,” Thalía told the stadium crowd while singing the 2002 hit “¿A Quién le Importa?” as fans cheered the multigenerational collaboration.
“Only you, as a Latina, carry this light everywhere,” Thalía told Karol G on stage. A visibly moved Karol G shed tears before Thalía added, “This Mexico adores you! We love and cherish you.”
The concert came just a day after Karol G won two Latin Grammys, taking home best urban music album for Tropicoqueta and best reggaeton performance for “Verano Rosa” alongside Feid. During the Mexico City concert, she also performed “Ese Hombre Es Malo” backed by an all-female mariachi band and debuted “¿Con Quién Andará?” live.
| Artist Guest | Year | Location | Song Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anahí | 2022 | Arena Ciudad de México | “Sálvame” |
| Amaia Montero | 2024 | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium | “Rosas” |
| Thalía | 2024 | Estadio GNP Seguros | “Piel Morena”, “Amor a la Mexicana”, “¿A Quién le Importa?” |
Karol G’s weekend continues with shows at the Estadio GNP Seguros on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, following her performances earlier in the month at Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA on Nov. 6, 7, and 8. Becky G continues her run supporting the Latin American leg of the tour.
