The singer reflects on his Colombian roots, fatherhood & new album Loco X Volver, while his Hot Wheels collaboration brings a favorite childhood toy full circle.
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A nostalgic classic for Maluma, who told Billboard the Porsche 911 was his “absolute favorite” Hot Wheels car growing up. He now keeps a collection of Porsche Hot Wheels cars in his music studio, where his love of cars continues to inspire his life and art.
His path to becoming a global star has included some unexpected stops, too. In 2012, Maluma appeared on Peru’s Combate, an experience he says helped shape his personality and career.
Today, fatherhood has changed how Maluma sees his career. “I have no expectations anymore with anything I do,” he says. “I’m making music because I love making art.”.
That doesn’t mean Maluma is slowing down. He’ll embark on a new world tour in 2027 and 2028 following a global partnership with Fénix Entertainment, marking his first trek since the Don Juan Tour in 2023-24.
The upcoming outing follows the May release of Loco X Volver, his seventh studio album, which returned him to his Colombian roots. The album has already produced two No.
1s on Billboard’s Tropical Airplay chart with “1+1,” featuring Kany García, and “Tu Recuerdo.”.
For now, another piece of Maluma’s childhood is making its way into fans’ collections. His custom Hot Wheels Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 is part of the 2026 Global Legends Collection and now available to preorder on Mattel Creations.
A Hot Wheels pop-up featuring life-size cars will also run Aug. 28-30 at The Brig in Venice, Calif.
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