For years, the names of J Balvin y Maluma They have headed the list of the great exponents of Colombian reggaeton. Both artists conquered international stages, broke records and brought the urban sound of Medellín to the world. However, behind the brilliance and successes, there was a period marked by competition and rumors of rivalry between the two.
Today, time seems to have transformed that story. What was once interpreted as a silent war for leadership within the genre ended up evolving into a sincere friendship and mutual respectsealed with collaborations such as “Too bad” y “Black Glasses”.
“The beef was from him to me”
In a recent interview with Nude Project PodcastMaluma spoke openly about his relationship with his colleague Paisa. Between laughter and sincerity, he admitted that the tension of the past was not on his part:
“What he doesn’t say, I love him, but the beef was from him to me, not me to him. He accepted it and I told him: ‘What bothered you about me?’ and he said: ‘Egg, because I thought you were going to keep the food.'”
The interpreter of “Hawaii” explained that this rivalry, far from being negative, served as a artistic growth engine for both. “It was a rivalry that built us up. But I also think: could it be that we need a little rivalry? Because now we are such bros, such partners,” he commented with humor.
Balvin’s version
For his part, J Balvin also recently referred to the issue during an interview in which he was questioned about his relationship with Maluma and other artists of the genre. The reggaeton player ruled out any type of conflict and stated that the distance between the two is more due to the different moments in their careers.
“No, I don’t think anything happened. Everyone has their moments where they should focus on their own thing. The truth is I have nothing against Benito. There was a very nice moment where we created Oasis Teama brutal, historic album, where a Colombian had never gotten together with a Puerto Rican, and I celebrate Benito’s success,” said Balvin.
When the interviewer asked him if he maintained contact with Bad Bunny — with whom he worked on the iconic album Oasis—, the paisa responded naturally:
“No, we don’t talk, but I think that when we see each other the vibe is going to be badass. But right now there are no reasons,” he said, sending a greeting to the Puerto Rican artist and his team.
From competition to legacy
Today, both Balvin and Maluma recognize that the so-called “Colombian reggaeton rivalry” was part of the process that prompted them to improve themselves and open doors for an entire generation. With different styles but equally powerful trajectories, both represent growth, maturity and togetherness of the urban movement in Colombia.
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