Karol G SLAMS GQ Mexico for photoshopping BOTH her face and body on latest magazine cover

Karol G took to her main Instagram page on Thursday to slam GQ Mexico for photoshopping both her face and body on the recent April/May cover.

The Colombian-born singer, 32, who recently wowed at the Billboard Women In Music Awards last month in March, posted a lengthy message to her 61.2 million fans and followers to spotlight the publication.

In addition to a selfie showing off the natural structure of her face, the TQG hitmaker also posted the cover itself to show off contrasting differences. Notably, the cover is part of the magazine’s Global Creativity Awards issue.

In the caption, which was written in Spanish, the artist typed, “I don’t even know where to start this post…Today my GQ magazine cover was made public, a cover with an image that does NOT represent me.

“My face doesn’t look like this, my body doesn’t look like this and I feel very happy and comfortable with how I look naturally,” she continued.

Call! The Colombian-born singer posted a lengthy message to her 61.2 million fans and followers calling out the publication for photoshopping both her face and body

She went on to explain that she had been grateful for the opportunity to work with the magazine, “but despite making it clear that I didn’t agree with how many editions they did with the photo, they didn’t do anything about it.” as if I needed everything to look good. those changes.’

“I understand the consequences this can have, but aside from feeling like it’s disrespectful to me, it’s women waking up every day looking to feel comfortable with themselves despite society’s stereotypes,” concluded Carol G.

The Provenza singer has previously advocated for body positivity and confidence.

During an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Earlier this year in February, while promoting her new Mañana Será Bonito album, she admitted to the outlet, “I realized that my first love, my forever, and the love of my life, would always be me.”

While talking to Billboard that same month, Karol G, whose real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro, discussed the important lessons she has learned over time.

“Something really beautiful is that I got to a point where I was tired of trying to fit into a lot of situations: the way I talk, the way I dress, the way my body looks. I had to let go,” the star explained.

The singer-songwriter then opened up about today’s society, saying, “This generation is always told how to be all the time: how to post a picture to get more likes, how to talk so you come off as nice or cool seen how to dress.’

“At the end of the day, if they had to teach that it’s amazing that you are you — because everyone needs different people to keep growing and evolving and learning.”

Awarded: A special awards gala will be held in New York City on Thursday, April 6 to recognize “the world’s most fearless and inspiring creative,” according to the publication, with the Colombian hitmaker being just one of the honorees; seen in November 2022

Confident: “My face doesn’t look like this, my body doesn’t look like this and I feel very happy and comfortable with how I look naturally,” she continued in the caption of her post; seen in March in Puerto Rico

Shortly after uploading the post to her Instagram page, which currently has amassed more than 2 million likes, social media users jumped to the comments section to show their support for the singer.

Fellow musician, Prince Royce, typed, “They went too far,” while another follower added, “Total admiration.”

Another expressed gratitude for Karol G stepping forward and calling out the magazine by adding, “We love youuuuuuu Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

A fan also applauded the star, writing “bravo for the strength and courage to speak out on this,” followed by handclapping emojis.

The cover of GQ Mexico April is part of the publication’s Global Creativity Awards issue.

A special awards gala will be held in New York City on Thursday, April 6, honoring “the world’s most fearless and inspiring creatives,” according to the exhaust pipewith the Colombian hitmaker as just one of the honorees.

Showing support: Fellow musician, Prince Royce, typed, “They went too far,” while another follower added “Total admiration” in the comments section of the singer’s post; seen in April 2022

The reggaetón singer had gotten candid during her interview with GK, like discussing her breakup with fiancé and Puerto Rican rapper, Anuel AA.

The two were first romantically linked in 2018 and got engaged later that same year. However, the two went their separate ways in 2021 and ended their engagement.

“I wanted to die, I cried terribly,” she recalled to the publication. Karol went on to explain that her most recent album, Mañana Será Bonito, which came out earlier in February, had been a way for her to cope and also inspire listeners.

“I wanted to say to people, ‘It doesn’t matter. Everything will be fine,” the star revealed. The translation of the title of the album is Tomorrow Will Be Beautiful.

Regarding how music has helped her through the tough times in her life, she said, “It taught me how to release my emotions.” I feel like when listeners sing my songs with me, it’s my way of connecting with them. And if I see someone crying, I start crying too.’

Karol G has previously expressed the “confidence” she has received from her listeners and fans over time.

“I got that trust from my followers,” she had told Billboard. “I’ve always said that she and I are very close, even though we don’t know each other personally, and with my music and my personality, I make them feel a certain way, and they do the same thing.”