COLOMBIAN singer Karol G has cemented herself as a reggaeton icon since her debut album was released in 2017.
Her songs are known to have billions of views and streams on sites like YouTube and Spotify.
Who is Karol G?
Born and raised in Medellín, Colombia, Karol G's full name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro.
She was born on February 14, 1991, and is currently 32 years old.
At the age of 14, Karol G competed on the Colombian version of The X Factor, a reality talent show.
Over the next few years, she studied music and released a few songs, performing with artists such as J Balvin.
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In 2014, Karol G moved to New York, where she started taking music business administration classes and worked on perfecting her image.
She released collaborations with artists like Pop Smoke and Bad Bunny before releasing her debut album, Unstoppable.
Unstoppable premiered at number two on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
Karol G was reportedly engaged to Puerto Rican rapper, Anuel AA, in 2019, but the pair confirmed their split in 2021.
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The reggae star has two older sisters and is often seen with her father at award shows and ceremonies.
With over 43.9million followers on Instagram, Karol G is heavily inspired by Rihanna and the late Selena - she even has a tattoo of their faces next to her own on her forearm.
What is Karol G's net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Karol G has an estimated net worth of around $8million.
Since the release of her debut album, Karol G has gone on to win multiple awards - including the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist in 2018.
She has a total of three studio albums: Unstoppable, Ocean, and KG0516.
Karol G has released multiple number one hits, including Mi Cama, Creeme, and Calypso (Remix).
While her music is described as reggaeton and Latin trap, Karol G has credited a multitude of different musicians from various genres as inspiration for her as an artist - including the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls.
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Karol G recorded and released the single and music video for Follow, a song featuring her ex, Anuel AA.
She also worked closely with the Jonas Brothers, joining them on their song, X.
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She's gone on multiple headlining tours and is currently in the middle of an international tour with dates running through December.
Karol G also has a partnership with Smirnoff, a popular brand of vodka.
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