Karol G Wants Coachella Performance to Have Impact on Latin Community, More Than Just Saying “ICE Out”

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Karol G, who is set to become the first Latina artist to headline Coachella this weekend, said she wants to make a notable impact, especially for the Latin community, with her performance.

The Colombian superstar told Playboy in a recent interview that she wanted the right opportunity to stand up for her community. Especially since the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement under President Donald Trump has been widely criticized for its aggressive tactics towards the Hispanic community specifically.

“People will say, ‘It’s better you don’t,’” Karol G said of speaking out against ICE. “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.”

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