Question 1

True or false: Maluma's real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias.

Accepted Answer

True. He was born Juan Luis Londoño Arias on January 28, 1994, in Medellín, Colombia.

Question 2

True or false: Maluma studied dentistry before becoming a singer.

Accepted Answer

False. He studied at a music school but never pursued dentistry; that's a common myth about other Latin artists.

Question 3

True or false: Maluma has a twin brother named Mateo.

Accepted Answer

False. He has an older sister, but no twin. This myth may stem from confusion with other artists like J Balvin.

Question 4

True or false: Maluma was a professional soccer player in his youth.

Accepted Answer

True. He played for a local team in Medellín and even considered a career in soccer before music took over.

Question 5

True or false: Maluma once performed at a wedding for a Colombian drug lord.

Accepted Answer

False. He has performed for many events but there's no credible evidence of this specific, sensational claim.

Question 6

True or false: Maluma's stage name comes from his mother's maiden name.

Accepted Answer

False. It's a combination of the first two letters of his mother's, father's, and sister's names: Ma, Lu, Ma.

Question 7

True or false: Maluma has a cameo in the 2019 film 'The Secret Life of Pets 2'.

Accepted Answer

True. He voiced a character in the Spanish dub of the film, adding to his crossover appeal.

Question 8

True or false: Maluma's song 'Felices los 4' was inspired by a real-life love triangle.

Accepted Answer

True. He said the track reflects a personal experience where he and another man shared affection for the same woman.

Maluma Trivia Questions