Belinda Isn’t Afraid to Support Her Community: ‘This Country Wouldn’t Be the Same Without Latinos’

On a hot summer afternoon in New York City, Belinda stopped by The Whitby Bar and Restaurant for a chat with Billboard Español. Sipping on her iced matcha in the elegant, pastel-hued setting — which felt like a throwback to a gilded era and perfectly matched her Céline outfit and Chanel bag — the Mexican artist opened up about her album Indómita, the ongoing struggles of the Latino community amid the ICE raids and her bold dive into “corridos coquette.”

“Someone once told me I would never be able to sing this kind of music [corridos] because it was for men, and that I wouldn’t succeed at it,” she recalls. “That person made me feel like I wasn’t worth it, like I didn’t deserve a place in that world.” But her success has proven otherwise. Indómita, her first album in 12 years, marks a bold new chapter in her career and solidifies her status as one of the most versatile artists of her generation.

In 2025, Belinda is doing it all. With her latest release, she dives headfirst into “corridos coquette,” a subgenre her fans coined. The album features tracks such as “La Cuadrada,” “300 Noches” and “Mirada Feliz,” born out of organic collaborations that surged organically with artists including Tito Double P, Nathanael Cano and Xavi, respectively. “I showed Nata ‘300 Noches’ on FaceTime, and I was so nervous because I thought, ‘He probably won’t like it. It’s really different from what he usually does.’ But the next day, he recorded it. It was amazing.”

Taking this leap in her career was risky, but Belinda’s connection to her music has always been authentic. From that same place comes her steadfast advocacy for the Latino community. “I think Latinos contribute so much to the U.S. Every time I go to a restaurant or anywhere, I see how hard they work, how dedicated they are, and how much effort they put in. I have so much respect for them,” she says. Belinda doesn’t mince words when it comes to her pride: “This country wouldn’t be the same without Latinos. They’re incredible, and I will always be proud of my community. I’ll defend them until my last day.”

Her refusal to be boxed in remains a cornerstone of her artistry. “I’ve always said I’m a versatile artist. Creativity has no limits, and neither do I.”

Indómita made its impact quickly. The track “300 Noches” entered the Billboard Global 200 at No. 182 and reached No. 41 on Hot Latin Songs, while the album itself climbed to No. 12 on the Top Latin Pop Albums chart. This success, paired with her ability to reinvent herself and tap into uncharted spaces, earned Belinda the Evolution Award at the 2025 Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la Música.

In the video interview with Billboard, Belinda also shows off her French skills, says she believes she has proven that she is “not such a bad person” and explains why, if she were a dessert, she she’d be crème brûlée.

Watch the full interview in the video Saliendo Con Belinda above.