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Karol G’s ex Feid cries while singing breakup song before her Coachella performance


Karol G recently confirmed she is single and opened up about ending her last relationship.


Karol G’s ex Feid cries while singing breakup song before her Coachella performance© Mike Coppola
Daniel NeiraSenior Writer
APRIL 20, 2026 12:50 PM EDT

As Karol G prepared to take over one of the biggest stages in music, another moment tied to her past relationship was already dominating online conversation. A wave of viral clips showed Feid visibly emotional during a recent concert, fueling speculation about what might be happening behind the scenes in his personal life.

The footage, recorded by fans during his ongoing tour across the United States, quickly spread across social media. In the videos, the artist appears overwhelmed while performing “Boleritoxx,” a track known for its themes of heartbreak and longing. At one point, his voice cracks, and he pauses, clearly affected, which many viewers interpreted as a moment of genuine vulnerability on stage.

In mid-2023 that Karol G and Feid made their first appearance together and have been inseparable ever since.© REX Features/Shutterstock /The Grosby Group
A wave of viral clips showed Feid visibly emotional during a recent concert, fueling speculation about what might be happening behind the scenes in his personal life.

“Boleritoxx,” part of his album 'MOR, No Le Temas a La Oscuridad,' stands out from his more upbeat catalog. The song leans into nostalgia, unresolved emotions, and the lingering pain of a breakup. That context only intensified reactions online, where fans began linking the performance to his past relationship with Karol G.

Comments quickly flooded platforms, with some users convinced the moment reflected lingering feelings after their split. Others, however, pointed out that performing emotionally charged music can naturally lead to intense moments, regardless of an artist’s current situation.

In recent weeks, Karol G, whose real name is Carolina Giraldo, confirmed she is single and opened up about ending her last relationship.© @Isabel Glesss/TikTok
In recent weeks, Karol G, whose real name is Carolina Giraldo, confirmed she is single and opened up about ending her last relationship.

The speculation didn’t emerge in a vacuum. In recent weeks, Karol G, whose real name is Carolina Giraldo, confirmed she is single and opened up about ending her last relationship. “I’m letting go of everything. I’m single and, to be honest, I’ve always thought that my most evolutionary moments come when I’m alone,” she said to Playboy, framing the breakup as part of a broader personal transformation.

At one point, Feid's voice cracks, and he pauses, clearly affected, which many viewers interpreted as a moment of genuine vulnerability on stage.© @Isabel Glesss/TikTok
At one point, Feid's voice cracks, and he pauses, clearly affected, which many viewers interpreted as a moment of genuine vulnerability on stage.

She also reflected on the decision with a sense of clarity and growth. “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.” Her comments sparked debate online, with some defending her openness and others questioning how the situation was handled publicly.

Inside Karol G and Feid's romantic escape in Formentera© G3/The Grosby Group
Karol G embraced a new chapter personally, describing the past year as transformative following the split.

Despite the noise, Feid has not publicly addressed the emotional moment on stage or confirmed any connection between his performance and his past relationship. For some fans, the scene speaks more to his ability to channel emotion through music than to any specific real-life situation.

At the same time, Karol G was focused on a milestone moment in her career. During her headlining set at Coachella 2026, she delivered a high-energy performance that included surprise appearances from Peso Pluma, Becky G, J Balvin, and Ryan Castro.

Feid and Karol G attend the 25th Latin GRAMMY Awards at Kaseya Center on November 14, 2024 in Miami, Florida.© Getty
Feid has not publicly addressed the emotional moment on stage or confirmed any connection between his performance and his past relationship.

During the first weekend, she shared the significance of the moment by telling the crowd, “I am Carolina Giraldo from Medellin, Colombia,” and adding, “And today, I am the first Latina woman to headline Coachella.” The second weekend continued that celebratory energy, further cementing her place on one of music’s biggest stages.

Her recent album 'Tropicoqueta,' which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and her evolving artistic direction reflect a period of reinvention. Beyond music, she has embraced a new chapter personally, describing the past year as transformative. “Last year…life threw me to the floor, kicked me, pushed me, stood on me, spun me around," she said when reflecting on her journey.