For years, Maluma and Marc Anthony shared a close personal and professional relationship. Their collaboration on the salsa version of “Felices los 4” in 2017 marked the beginning of a series of joint projects and a friendship that transcended the stage.
Maluma described Marc as a “big brother” and was a special guest at Marc’s wedding to Nadia Ferreira in January 2023, coinciding with his 29th birthday.
The incident in Medellín: the beginning of the rift?
Marc even took care of the expenses for the celebration, demonstrating the closeness between the two artists.
On April 26, 2025, Maluma organized the concert “Medallo en el Mapa 2.0” at the Atanasio Girardot stadium in Medellín, with the participation of artists such as Carin León, Juanes, Feid and Grupo Frontera.
Marc Anthony was also invited and traveled from Miami to participate in the event.
Misunderstandings?
However, when he arrived at the rehearsal site, he did not find Maluma or his team, which caused confusion and annoyance.
According to journalist Enrique Santos, a close friend of Marc’s, the salsa singer is known for his professionalism and his refusal to perform without rehearsing with his full band.
Due to the lack of adequate conditions, Marc decided to return to Miami, which caused tensions between the two artists.
Changes in the management of Maluma’s career
Parallel to the Marc Anthony incident, Maluma made the decision to dispense with the services of his longtime manager, Walter Kolm.
This decision came as a surprise to the singer’s entourage, as Kolm had been a key figure in his career. Maluma opted to self-manage his career, appointing a family member as his new manager.
This change in the management of his career and the estrangement with Marc Anthony have generated speculation about a stage of personal and professional transformation for the Colombian artist.
Maluma y Marc Anthony guardan silencio respecto al tema y al momento son rumores no confirmados los de su supuesta enemistad
Maluma and Marc Anthony are music referents
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For the U.S. Hispanic community, the possible breakup between Maluma and Marc Anthony represents more than just a celebrity feud.
Both artists have been references of Latin music and their collaboration symbolized the union of different generations and styles within the genre.
This incident highlights the importance of communication and professionalism in the artistic field, as well as the need to properly manage personal and work relationships.
It also highlights how changes in an artist’s career management can influence his or her professional and personal relationships.
Although neither artist has made an official statement on the matter, the community hopes that they can resolve their differences and continue to contribute to the enrichment of Latin music.
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