Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
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| Nationality | Colombian |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Medellín, Colombia |
Latest News about Karol G
06/05/2026
Karol G expanded her Tropical Tour across North America, Latin America, and Europe, adding new shows in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and El Paso. The tour also includes three concerts in Mexico City and two shows in Monterrey on November 6th and 7th, with additional dates set for September and November 2026.
13/04/2026
Karol G became the first Latina to headline the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday night, delivering a visually stunning show in California. During her performance, she declared her identity as Carolina Giraldo from Medellín and celebrated her historic milestone as the audience erupted in applause.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Carolina Giraldo Navarro |
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| Professional Name | Karol G |
| Description | One of the most influential reggaeton and urban pop artists globally. Known for breaking barriers in a male-dominated reggaeton industry and achieving massive international success through collaborations and chart-topping hits. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Antioquia, Colombia |
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| Field | Music Business Administration (courses attended in New York) |
Personal Life
| Residence | Based in Mexico as of 2024 |
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| Notable Achievement | Named Woman of the Year by Billboard Women in Music; holds eleven Guinness World Records; first Latina to headline Coachella |
Relationships & More
| Past Relationship | Anuel AA (Puerto Rican rapper, collaborator and eventual partner) |
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Family
| Father | Guillermo Giraldo |
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| Mother | Martha Navarro |
| Siblings | Youngest of three children |
Career
| Career Start | 2006 |
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| First Single | En La Playa (2007) |
| Record Labels | Flamingo Records (2007), Diamond Music (2007), Universal Music Latino (2016) |
| Breakthrough | Ahora Me Llama with Bad Bunny (May 2017) |
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| Television | Judge on Pequeños Gigantes USA (2017); Participant on Factor XS/El Factor X as teenager |
| Awards Recognition | Best New Artist at Latin Grammys (2018) |
Style Quotient
| Music Genre | Reggaeton, Urban Pop, Trap, Dance-oriented R&B |
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| Influence | Known for pop and dance-oriented reggaeton hits with global appeal |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/karolg/ | |
| https://twitter.com/karolg | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@karolg |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@karolg |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved to New York in 2014 due to lack of career advancement in South America | |
| 2. Inspired to pursue music business education after seeing subway advertisements in NYC | |
| 3. Worked as backup vocalist for Reykon for two years | |
| 4. Opened for Don Omar early in career | |
| 5. Faced significant challenges and unwanted sexual propositions as a female reggaeton artist | |
| 6. Initially rejected by Universal Records before later signing with Universal Music Latino | |
| 7. Promoted her music independently across Colombia with her father before breakthrough | |
| 8. Attended University of Antioquia while performing wherever possible | |
| 9. Appeared on El Factor X (Colombian version of The X-Factor) at age 14 |