Rosalía’s second performance at Madison Square Garden in New York was one of the most emotional moments of her current tour. The Spanish singer surprised the audience by dedicating one of the most personal songs from her latest album, LUX, to French model Loli Bahia, with whom she has been in a relationship since late 2025. The gesture was met with a standing ovation from the audience and quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on social media.
Before performing “La Yugular,” track number 11 on her new album, Rosalía paused the show for a few moments to address a very special person in the audience.
“Tonight is a special night for you, Loli,” the artist said from the stage, drawing applause from the audience. She went on to explain that the song holds a special place in the model’s heart, as the final part of the song is one of her favorites.
The moment was captured by many attendees and shared on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X, where thousands of followers highlighted how naturally the singer expressed her affection right in the middle of the concert.
The Story Behind *La Yugular*
Beyond the dedication, “La Yugular” holds deep significance within the concept of LUX. The song is inspired by Rabia al-Adawiyya, one of the most influential figures in Islamic mysticism and a woman widely revered in the Arab spiritual tradition.
In interviews leading up to the album’s release, Rosalía explained that the song was inspired by her admiration for Rabia’s philosophy, which advocated loving God solely out of love, without expecting rewards or acting out of fear.
“He used to speak, and people would write down what he said. Much of his message revolved around loving God for God’s sake, not to get something in return or out of fear,” the singer said at the time, explaining the inspiration behind the song.
That spiritual undertone makes ” La Yugular ” one of the most introspective and personal tracks on the Catalan artist’s new musical project.
Loli Bahia is accompanying Rosalía in New York
During Rosalía’s stay in New York, Loli Bahia has been by her side at various times. Although both have preferred to maintain a certain degree of discretion regarding their private lives, photos of the pair walking around the city and attending various events together have continued to circulate on social media.
Unlike Rosalía, who is used to media attention, the French model tends to be much more reserved in front of the cameras. However, the singer has had no qualms about showing her affection for her, even in front of thousands of people.
After hearing the dedication from the stage, Loli Bahia reacted spontaneously. From her seat in the audience, she raised her arms and began to clap, visibly moved—a moment that was captured by several attendees and later shared on social media.
The gesture was widely celebrated by the singer’s fans, who highlighted the bond between the two and the way Rosalía chose to share that personal moment with her audience.
On this second night at Madison Square Garden, Rosalía not only demonstrated once again her ability to deliver a world-class show, but also her closeness to the people who are part of her life. Her dedication to Loli Bahia ended up being one of the most memorable moments of the concert and reaffirmed that, in addition to her musical style, the artist continues to connect with her audience through the authenticity of her emotions.
Here you can watch the video of Rosalía dedicating “La Yugular” to Loli Bahia.