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Rosalía Apologizes for Picasso Remarks After Viral Backlash

Her on‑camera statement centers on ignorance of allegations linked to Picasso alongside an affirmation of feminist principles.

Overview

  • Rosalía posted a TikTok video saying she was not at peace with her comments, asking forgiveness for a lack of sensitivity and empathy toward women who shared testimonies.
  • She acknowledged she did not have awareness of real abuse cases associated with Picasso and admitted she spoke without sufficient knowledge.
  • The remarks originated in a Buenos Aires interview with writer Mariana Enríquez at Los Galgos during promotion for her album Lux, in a conversation sponsored by Spotify.
  • Clips of the exchange went viral as she said she separates the creator from the work and cited Picasso, prompting criticism for appearing to minimize accusations about the painter.
  • Coverage now features opinion pieces questioning her rapid retraction as yielding to social‑media pressure, and her apology video has drawn more than 9 million views on TikTok.