Karol G, whose real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a Colombian singer known for her success in the Latin pop music scene.
She rose to fame after competing on Colombia’s version of The X Factor and has since collaborated with various artists like Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Becky G, Anuel AA and Pop Smoke.
Karol G has received numerous awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards, one Grammy Award, four Billboard Music Awards and more.
In her personal life, she was engaged to Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA but confirmed their breakup in April 2021.
Karol G has released several successful albums, including Unstoppable, Ocean, KG0516 and Mañana Será Bonito.
She continues to tour and release new music, with her latest projects including the album, Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) and singles like S91.
Siblings
Karol G has two sisters and a brother.
Her sisters are Veronica Giraldo and Jessica Giraldo, while her brother is Juan Pablo Giraldo.
Veronica is a model and social media influencer, Jessica is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Amorfa Gemz, a Colombian handmade jewelry company and Juan Pablo is her brother.
Parents
Karol G’s parents are Guillermo Giraldo and Marta Navarro. Guillermo is a musician and artist, and he has been very supportive of Karol G’s career.
She has often accompanied her to awards shows and events, and he even opened for her at a concert in Medellin, Colombia.
Guillermo has also started his own music career and released a salsa tune called Pa Fuera in July 2019.
Karol G’s mother, Marta Navarro, is not as publicly known as her father, but she has been supportive of her daughter’s career as well.
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Career
Karol G began her musical career at an early age, influenced by her father, a working musician.
She participated in school competitions and music festivals, eventually joining the Colombian version of X Factor at the age of 14.
After studying music at la Universidad de Antioquia in Medellín and working on her vocal techniques, Karol G traveled to the United States to specialize as an entrepreneur in the music field and to study English.
Her career started in 2007 with the release of her single, En La Playa (‘On the beach’), which was moderately successful in Colombia.
However, Karol G faced several setbacks and disheartening moments when her subsequent singles were unsuccessful.
Despite these challenges, she persevered, eventually gaining recognition as a backup singer for Colombian reggaeton singer Reykon in 2010.
Karol G’s breakthrough came in 2012 with the song ‘301,’ which became a worldwide hit and sparked tours in various countries.
Since then, she has released numerous successful singles and collaborated with popular artists like Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Anuel AA.
Karol G’s music combines elements of reggaeton, hip-hop, and dance-oriented R&B, making her a prominent figure in the Latin music scene.
She is also known for her support of the L.G.B.T.Q.+ community and her advocacy for women’s representation in urban music.
Karol G’s beauty and unique style have also contributed to her success.
She has received several awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards, one Grammy Award and four Billboard Music Awards.
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