Maluma, the Colombian artist, had an interesting encounter at a convenience store in Monterrey, Mexico. While buying beers with his friends before his performance at the Kings World Cup final Four on June 8, he was mistaken for a lookalike by the store cashier. The incident was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media, showing Maluma and his friends, including the artist Blessd, laughing as the cashier expressed doubt about Maluma’s identity. Despite the similar accent and appearance, the Oxxo worker couldn’t believe he was face to face with the real Maluma. The singer decided to play along and jokingly asked, «What do I have in common with Maluma? Is it the nose? The Greek profile?» This humorous exchange was met with laughter from Maluma, his friends, and the cashier.
In addition to this amusing encounter, Maluma and Blessd have been making media rounds to generate excitement about their recent activities. They were recently seen in Medellin playing football with former footballer Ronaldinho and recording material for their new album, «OE Bebé.» The cashier’s disbelief at being in the presence of an international celebrity has become a hot topic of conversation among fans and residents of Monterrey, eagerly anticipating Maluma’s participation in the sporting event.
Maluma recently released a new single with Blessd from their collaborative album titled «1OF1,» which was officially launched on June 6 and is available on all digital platforms. Known for his popularity in the urban genre, Maluma’s latest musical project with Blessd aims to capture the essence of Colombian neighborhoods. Leading up to the release of this new music, Maluma shared a semi-nude photo on social media with the caption: «Just because #1OF1 is coming out in an hour… Are you ready? There’s a lot of panty-dropping music coming.» The post garnered a strong reaction from fans and especially from his partner, Susana Gómez, who commented, «What with whose permission?» Her response highlights the couple’s interest and involvement in Maluma’s public life, as he has also recently shared moments with his newborn daughter.
The collaboration between Maluma and Blessd is set to reflect everyday life in Colombia and aims to win over both local and international audiences. The album «1OF1» is now available and is expected to have a significant impact on the reggaeton scene.