Social media erupts over Karol G's nomination for "Best Regional Mexican Song" at the Latin Grammys: "She's not Mexican, it should have gone to Yuridia"

Karol G has received a nomination for “Best Regional Mexican Song” at the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards for her track “Ese Hombre Es M.” The inclusion of the Colombian artist in this category has prompted significant backlash from the regional Mexican music community on social media platforms.

Critics of the nomination argue that the award should be reserved for artists who represent the regional Mexican genre, with many users specifically suggesting that the recognition should have been awarded to Mexican singer Yuridia instead. The controversy centers on the perceived misalignment between the artist's musical background and the traditional criteria of the genre category.