Maluma has never been shy about reinvention, but his latest chapter is personal. At Billboard Latin Music Week 2026, the Colombian superstar sat down with Billboard’s Leila Cobo for the Like Minded series, a partnership with BetterHelp, and opened up about his mental health journey. He explained that with the help of therapists and professionals, he moved past simply understanding his emotions to actually feeling them and making them his own, calling the shift life-changing.
The conversation, which also featured bilingual therapist Patricia Artieda, covered life under the spotlight, the power of vulnerability and why prioritizing emotional well-being is non-negotiable. Maluma also shared some big personal news: he recently welcomed his son Orion, who is just over a month old. He hopes fans connect with the person behind the art, not just the music.
For a genre often built on bravado, moments like this matter. Maluma’s openness could be the nudge someone needs to start their own healing journey. So what do you think? Does hearing stars talk about therapy make it feel more normal to you?
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