1. Karol G was recognized as Woman of the Year and with a Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music, with the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, and has eleven Guinness World Records.
26 Facts About Karol G
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Karol G moved to New York in 2014 to learn more about the music industry and signed with Universal Music Latino.
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Karol G achieved her highest-charting single on the US Billboard Hot 100 with the song "TQG", a collaboration with fellow Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, reaching the No 7 position.
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Karol G studied music at the University of Antioquia and sang backup for other artists during her studies, including Reykon, recording the songs "Tu Juguete" in 2011 and "301" in 2012.
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In November 2024, Karol G released the single "+57," a collaboration featuring fellow Colombian artists Feid, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro, Blessd, and producer Ovy on the Drums.
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On 6 April 2018, Karol G collaborated with Argentine singer and songwriter Tini on the song "Princesa", from Tini's second studio album Quiero Volver.
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The song was inspired by the period of time in which Anuel AA and Karol G were dating but had not yet publicly discussed their relationship.
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In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna and J Balvin for the song "China".
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Karol G premiered the song on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 10 January 2020.
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Karol G released "Tusa", the first single from her album KG0516, on 7 November 2019.
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Karol G collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on the "flirtatious" song "X" which first appeared in the end credits of the group's documentary film Happiness Continues.
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On 17 March 2021, Karol G announced the release of her upcoming album as well as its release date and cover art through a half-minute video.
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In October 2021, Karol G teamed up with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign.
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The video takes some inspiration from older horror movies, and is the first to show off Karol G's dyed red hair.
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On 2 June 2023 Karol G released "Watati", a promotional single from Barbie the Album which featured the Panamanian reggaeton artist Aldo Ranks.
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Karol G released a song called "S91" on 13 July 2023, along with a music video directed by Pedro Artola.
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On 11 August 2023 Karol G released a companion mixtape to Manana Sera Bonito, called Manana Sera Bonito.
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Karol G's music has been described as predominantly reggaeton and Latin urban, with some Latin trap influences.
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Karol G cites the global appeal of singers Rihanna, Beyonce, Selena Quintanilla and Shakira as major influences in her work and the level of global recognition she hopes to achieve, with Rihanna being a "dream" collaboration.
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Karol G has a tattoo of portraits of Rihanna and Quintanilla, along with her own face, on her right forearm.
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Karol G later admitted to have acted in "an ignorant way" at a time when Black Lives Matter had gripped America in 2020.
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Karol G admitted to have "lost a lot of opportunities" in her interview with The Guardian.
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Karol G met Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA in August 2018 on the set of the music video for their song "Culpables", a month after his release from prison.
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On 25 April 2019, Karol G confirmed engagement to the rapper by appearing at the Billboard Latin Music Awards wearing a diamond wedding ring.
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On 20 April 2021, Anuel AA confirmed that he and Karol G had ended their relationship and engagement.
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Karol G has received several awards and nominations including six Latin Grammy Awards, one Grammy Award, five Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, one MTV Video Music Award, one American Music Award and ten Lo Nuestro Awards, among others.