Colombian artist Karol G is widely recognized as a renowned singer and songwriter. Throughout her successful career, she has released numerous hit singles, including “Dame Tu Cosita”, “Créeme”, and “Ocean”. Her musical journey reached new heights when she collaborated with fellow singer Bad Bunny on a song.
Karol G Profile Summary
Full name: Carolina Giraldo Navarro
Famous as: Karol G
Gender: Female
Date of birth: February 14, 1991
Age: 34 years old (2024)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Place of birth: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Current residence: New York City, U.S.A
Nationality: Colombian
Ethnicity: Latin-American
Religion: Christian
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Siblings: 3
Relationship status: In a relationship
Profession: Singer/songwriter
Childhood
Karol G was born in Medellín, Colombia in 1991 (currently 33 years old) on February 14th. Her parents are Juan Guillermo and Marta, and she has an older sister named Jessica.
Karol’s father, Guillermo Navarro, also known as Pap G, was a musician and played a significant role in her upbringing. She showed her support for him when he embarked on his journey as a professional singer.
Karol has a strong ally in her mother, Marta Navarro, who stands by her side through thick and thin. In a recent interview, Marta shared that she was deeply affected and shed tears upon reading the negative feedback her daughter received as a result of her rising fame.
Karol, who is a popular Latin reggaeton artist, also maintains a close relationship with her sisters, including her half-sister Katherin, as well as Veronica and Jessica Giraldo.
At just 14 years old, G began performing and has been a hard worker since a young age. She even appeared on “X Factor” as a child. She attended Calasanz School for her education and later obtained her degree from the University of Antioquia.
Career
After she participated in Colombia’s X Factor, Karol G secured a record deal with Diamond Music and Flamingo Records, both based in Puerto Rico and Colombia. In the beginning stages of her career, she entertained at gatherings, and eventually, she accompanied her father on a tour of Colombia, where they played at clubs, universities, and music events.
She released her debut single, En La Playa, in 2007, and went on to record several other tracks including Por Ti (2008), Dime Que Si (2009), Mi Maneras (2010), Tu Juguete (2011), and 301 (2012).
During her time in college, she gained experience as a backup singer for Reykon, a prominent Latin reggaeton artist. Karol’s performances with Reykon, along with her songs and tours, caught the interest of numerous music enthusiasts and fellow musicians.
In 2013, she teamed up with Nicky Jam to produce the successful track Amor de Dos. Nevertheless, she later decided to relocate to New York due to dissatisfaction with the pace of her professional growth.
Karol moved to New York and subsequently launched a series of songs. This included her popular dancehall hit, Ricos Besos, which gained widespread success in Colombia. In 2016, she continued her musical journey by releasing more tracks such as Casi Nada, Muñeco de Lego, and Hello. Furthermore, she signed a contract with Universal Music Latino.
Ahora Me Llama, a collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny quickly followed Karol’s 2017 release, A Ella. This second track became a sensation, amassing over 700 million views on YouTube and propelling Karol into the spotlight.
Following the success of her hit single Ahora Me Llama, Karol G released her first album, Unstoppable, which featured the popular track. This was followed by a string of other hit songs, including Mi Cama (featuring Nicky Jam and J Balvin), Pineapple, and Culpables.
Additionally, she has dropped two additional records, Ocean (2019) and KG0516 (2021), as well as embarked on a multitude of concert tours such as Girl Power (2017), Unstoppable World Tour (2017/18), Ocean World Tour (2019/20), and Bichota World Tour (2021).
Personal Life
The Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA and the Latin singer were in a relationship. They first crossed paths while shooting the music video for their collaboration, Culpables. Their romance began in 2018 and was made public in 2019.
Karol G and Anuel AA were previously engaged, and at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards, the Colombian artist was seen wearing a diamond engagement ring. However, in 2021, they announced their separation, but neither of them disclosed the cause of their separation.
Currently, she is in a relationship with Feid, also known as Ferxxo. He is recognized for his music that draws inspiration from various genres such as reggaeton, hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat. He has put out six solo albums so far, with his most recent one, Mor, No Le Temas a la Oscuridad, released in September 2023.
Net Worth
Karol G’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million, with her main source of income being her successful singing career. She generates revenue through the sale of albums and also profits from tours, concerts, and YouTube advertisements for her music.
In addition to being an influencer, Karol G has also formed profitable collaborations with numerous renowned companies. Notably, she serves as the brand representative for Urban Decay cosmetics and previously teamed up with Smirnoff for her Bichota Tour.
