Karol G Poses for Playboy and Discusses Breakup With Feid

Colombian superstar Karol G has appeared on the Spring 2026 cover of Playboy, where she confirmed the end of her relationship with fellow Colombian singer Feid and discussed her journey toward personal evolution and solitude.

In a detailed cover story and interview with journalist Paola Ramos, the 35-year-old artist addressed the difficulties of the previous year, describing a period of significant emotional turmoil that coincided with her breakup.

Reflections on Solitude and Growth

Karol G detailed how the conclusion of her relationship with Feid led to a period of self-discovery. She noted that while the initial aftermath of the split felt repetitive, she eventually viewed the experience as an act of courage.

When I finished my last relationship, I initially felt like, ‘Wow, I’m here again.’ But then I saw it as, ‘Wow, how beautiful that I had the courage to say that I no longer wanted to be there.’

Karol G to Playboy

The artist spoke about the influence of her traditional Latina upbringing, explaining that she was taught to dedicate herself entirely to relationships. She expressed the belief that one must perform significant internal work both to make a relationship function and to recognize when It’s time to leave.

Karol G stated that she has found her most evolutionary moments occur when she is alone, and she is currently embracing a state of being single to focus on her own growth.

Challenging Cultural Expectations

Beyond her romantic life, the singer used the Playboy feature to address cultural pressures regarding motherhood and timing. She acknowledged that according to her culture, she should have children by this stage of her life.

However, she described 2026 as a year of defiance against those expectations, stating that she does not feel she is behind. Instead, she characterized her current process as one of learning, curiosity, and experimentation.

The decision to pose for the magazine was influenced by Sofía Vergara, who encouraged Karol G to take part in the shoot, leading the artist to fully embrace herself in the feature.

Career Milestones and Coachella

The Playboy cover story coincides with a historic achievement in Karol G’s professional career. She is set to become the first Latina artist to headline the Coachella music festival.

The artist linked her current state of mind and her embrace of freedom to this upcoming performance, viewing her personal evolution as a catalyst for her artistic journey.

Regarding the emotional toll of the past year, she described the experience as one where life threw me to the floor, kicked me, pushed me, stood on me, spun me around, ultimately leading to her decision to let go of previous constraints.