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Camila Cabello talks about being a ‘Miami girl’ and her priorities in her 20s: 'Changing feels so natural'

“I’m finding out what is really important to me and what my values are"


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
DECEMBER 11, 2024 12:28 PM EST

Camila Cabello is reflecting on her successful career in the entertainment business and her personal growth following the release of her album 'C,XOXO.' The singer shared her thoughts during a conversation with Dave Grutman at Art Basel Miami Beach, where she talked about what it meant to be a "Miami girl" and what she finds important after turning 27. 

The singer was born in Cuba and grew up in Miami. However, many were not aware of her background. "I think this album was also really special because I don’t feel like people knew I was a Miami girl, and I feel like people resonated with the little Miami things I put in that album," she said during the panel. The performer looked stunning on stage in an all-black ensemble paired with matching black Gianvito Rossi Finny booties and minimal jewelry. 

Camila Cabello attends Art Basel Miami Beach © Jamie McCarthy
Camila Cabello attends Art Basel Miami Beach

“I’m finding out what is really important to me and what my values are and that’s a process,” she said to the audience. “The second half of your 20s is when you really feel like an adult. At least for me, at 27, this is the first time I really feel like, ‘I’m a woman!’ Like, I’m an adult.”

Camila Cabello steps out in all-black look at Art Basel Miami Beach© Grosby Group
Camila Cabello steps out in all-black look at Art Basel Miami Beach

She continued. “For me, change and changing feels so natural and I’m always kind of changing and I realize there’s pushing your own boundaries, but maybe not alienating people... I feel like this last album was like that for me." 

Camila Cabello performs on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards© John Shearer
Camila Cabello performs on stage during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

“Pushing my own boundaries [is my motivator] and sometimes in music that can be a little hard,” Camila explained. “I get that question a lot: were you worried what your fans would think of this album? And to be honest, I wasn’t at all, but I think I should’ve been, in the sense that when it came out, people were like, ‘This is so different.’”