Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin and Puerto Rican hip-hop artist Residente have officially moved past their years-long public feud, signaling reconciliation with a joint message that has sparked wide support across the Latin music community.
The two artists shared a joint Instagram post at the start of the new year, emphasizing that they’ve reached understanding and mutual respect after previously being at odds. In their message, both Balvin and Residente said that, though they don’t agree on everything, they listened to each other and found common ground — a gesture they described as valuable in today’s complex world.
Their reconciliation closes a chapter that stretched back to 2021 and 2022, when tensions escalated over comments about the Latin Grammy Awards and creative differences within the urban music scene. The feud reached a peak when Residente released a highly talked-about diss track with Argentine producer Bizarrap that directly targeted Balvin’s artistry and approach to Latin urban music.
Fans and fellow artists reacted positively to the announcement, with many expressing enthusiasm about the peace accord and praising both musicians for setting an example of unity in the industry.
The public reconciliation arrives as both artists continue to focus on their respective careers Balvin with new music and performances, and Residente with critically acclaimed projects and reflects a broader trend of collaboration and mutual support among Latin music stars in recent years.
