Karol G

Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter dominating global Latin music charts.Born in Medellín, Colombia, Karol G rose from local talent shows to international stardom. She studied music at the University of Antioquia before launching her career. Her breakthrough came with the 2018 hit 'Mi Cama,' followed by Grammy-winning albums like 'KG0516' (2021) and historic collaborations including 'Tusa' with Nicki Minaj. Known for empowering lyrics and reggaeton fusion, she holds multiple streaming records and became the first woman to top Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart with three consecutive #1 albums.
  • Her stage name 'Karol G' originated in school, combining her nickname 'Karol' with the initial of her surname 'Giraldo'.
  • Early struggles included industry rejection for her 'tomboy' image; she later turned this into a signature style celebrating female empowerment.
  • Her high-profile relationship with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA (2019-2021) fueled media speculation, with their breakup inspiring songs on both artists' albums.
  • Made history in 2023 as the first female artist to headline Lollapalooza Paris and sold out three consecutive nights at Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium (attendance: 220,000+).
  • Advocates for women's rights through her Bichota Foundation, named after her feminist anthem 'Bichota' (2020).