Colombian singing sensation Maluma used a ‘broken heart’ emoji to cover up his latest thirst trap (wouldn’t want to anger Instagram’s all-powerful censors), and it’s an apt choice.
But while some fans will no doubt feel a tad crestfallen that the closest they’ll ever get to the original shot includes a pixelated icon, we’re just happy that the other icon in the photo decided to leave the hotel robe hanging on the wall.
We’re assuming that’s Maluma’s girlfriend, architect Susana Gómez, behind him, but who can never be sure?
Regardless, fans were certainly swooning:
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Of course, this isn’t the first time Maluma has shown a little (or a lot of) skin.
Here’s a trip down memory lane:
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Ricanthony
Yes. Yes. and, Yes! Que lindo
bachy
Overexposed.
Kinkslola
over tattooed
garmo98
He could be very handsome but since he chose to roll in wet comic books I think not.
MISTERJETT
whoever told him to put the blond in his hair should be spanked.
Just.my.opinion
I only know him from Queerty. I am not familiar with his work and I don’t think I want to be.
Den
He is one of the most popular performers in the western hemisphere. He’s a Columbian singer, songwriter and actor who has been recording and performing since he was 16 (he’s 28). His stage name honors his family, as a combination of the first syllables of his father’s, mother’s and sister’s names which is kind of sweet. His tattoos are a bit much for my tastes, but it is not as if you don’t see that everywhere now.
He has collaborated with Ricky Martin, who he has called his “music business idol”, and he is a vocal supporter of the LGBT community. I like his music and his voice. Why exactly do you believe you don’t want to know his work?
SDR94103
GAY BAITER. STOP PUSHING HIM ON US.
Den
Queerty DOES have Latino readers, and readers who like Latin music. Pretty much all male celebrities post pictures like that these days, gay or straight. Why assume he is “gay baiting”?
GayEGO
Good Pics!
james7
Sorry, no. Too much ink.
nm4047
Often I read these Queerty stories about ‘thirst traps’ and breaking of the internet and just don’t see it, I think I must be loosing my gay gene.
Patrick
Hard pass. He was not particularly attractive to begin with, but the tats erased what little looks he did have.
mz.sam
I don’t know what’s worse, Donald Trump fleecing (grifting) millions from anti-Democratic voters with the ‘Big Lie’ or Queerity dumpster click-baiting its readers with ink-fuggly Maluma.
RyanMBecker
Great face, nice body. But those tattoos… Ugh. I can’t wait for this current tattoo and facial hair phase to pass. I mean, what the hell has become of Sean Cody??? They went from twinks and boys-next-door to twunks to hunks, and now, ugh. That said, they are perfect for our research on the changing image of manhood among the gay, trans, cis and straight communities.
RyanMBecker
I see lots of comments, including mine, deriding his tattoos. Inevitably tattoo fans will fight back. For fans of body inking, think about the studies showing that a majority of visible tattoo recipients will one day regret their tattoos. I’m not talking about a little heart on the ankle but large area and full arm tattoos like the ones Maluma has. A large UK study found that people thought that it probably affected their employment, e.g. interaction with customers/clients and likelihood of promotion. It wasn’t overt discrimination, but inking definitely affected perceptions of their credibility and competence. In the end, a majority of tattoo recipients either wanted their tattoos removed or diminished.
For some, it may take decades. We had a 72 yo woman who was ashamed to wear sleeveless tops because of her arm tattoos. She said that her grandchildren are embarrassed to be around her in public. She ultimately decided against the pain and expense of having them removed, but a survey of dermatologists show that tattoo removal is a very common request. Unfortunately, complete removal is almost impossible, especially if the tattoo is large.