History of Karol G in Timeline
Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a highly influential Colombian singer and songwriter renowned in the reggaeton and urban pop genres. Her accolades include a Grammy, six Latin Grammy Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, Billboard's Woman of the Year and Rulebreaker Award, and the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. She also holds five Guinness World Records, solidifying her impact and achievements in the music industry.
February 14, 1991: Carolina Giraldo Navarro's Birth
On February 14, 1991, Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, was born in Medellín, Colombia. She is now recognized as a highly influential figure in reggaeton and urban pop music.
February 1991: Birth of Carolina Giraldo Navarro
In February 1991, Carolina Giraldo Navarro, who would later be known as Karol G, was born in Medellín, Colombia. She is the youngest of three children.
2000: Release of Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me"
In 2000, Shaggy released his hit song "It Wasn't Me". In July 2019, Karol G sampled "It Wasn't Me" for the song "China".
2007: Release of "En la Playa"
In 2007, Karol G recorded and released the song "En la Playa".
2008: Release of "Por Ti"
In 2008, Karol G recorded and released the song "Por Ti".
2009: Release of "Dime Que Sí"
In 2009, Karol G recorded and released the song "Dime Que Sí".
2010: Release of "Mil Maneras"
In 2010, Karol G recorded and released the song "Mil Maneras".
2011: Recording of "Tu Juguete" with Reykon
In 2011, Karol G sang backup for Reykon and recorded the song "Tu Juguete".
2012: Recording of "301" with Reykon
In 2012, Karol G sang backup for Reykon and recorded the song "301".
2013: Collaboration with Nicky Jam on "Amor de Dos"
In 2013, Karol G's increasing publicity led to a collaboration with Nicky Jam on the song "Amor de Dos".
2014: Move to New York and Enrollment in Music Business Classes
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York and, after feeling disillusioned with her music career's progress, enrolled in music business administration classes to reinvigorate her passion.
2014: Move to New York
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York to expand her understanding of the music industry and subsequently signed with Universal Music Latino.
2016: Signing with Universal Music Latino
In 2016, Karol G signed with Universal Music Latino. During that year, she also released the singles "Casi Nada", "Hello" with Ozuna, and "Muñeco de Lego".
January 2017: Joining Pequeños Gigantes USA as a judge
In January 2017, Karol G joined the reality talent show Pequeños Gigantes USA (Little Giants) as a judge, offering advice to children aged 6–11 who performed on the show.
October 2017: Release of Unstoppable
In October 2017, Karol G's debut studio album, Unstoppable, was released, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2017: Release of debut album Unstoppable
In 2017, Karol G released her debut album, Unstoppable. The album featured the hit single "Ahora Me Llama", a collaboration with Bad Bunny.
March 2018: Release of "Pineapple" music video and Billboard Nomination
In March 2018, Karol G released the music video for her single "Pineapple". In the same month, she was nominated for the Billboard Latin Music Awards' Top Female Artist of the Year.
April 2018: Collaboration with Tini on "Princesa"
On April 6, 2018, Karol G collaborated with Argentine singer Tini on the song "Princesa", which was featured on Tini's second studio album, Quiero Volver.
May 2018: Release of "Mi Cama"
In May 2018, Karol G released the song "Mi Cama", which became a commercial success.
August 2018: Meeting Anuel AA on "Culpables" music video set
In August 2018, Karol G met Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA on the set of the music video for their song "Culpables", a month after his release from prison.
2018: Confirmation of Relationship with Anuel AA through "Secreto"
In late 2018, Karol G and Anuel AA publicly confirmed their romantic relationship through the music video for their duet "Secreto", which became a hit in Latin America.
January 2019: Confirmation of relationship with Anuel AA
In January 2019, Karol G and Anuel AA confirmed their relationship.
January 2019: Release of "Secreto" and Confirmation of Relationship with Anuel AA
In January 2019, Karol G released the single "Secreto" with Anuel AA, and the music video confirmed their romantic relationship. The song reached #68 on the Billboard Hot 100.
April 2019: Engagement to Anuel AA confirmed
On 25 April 2019, Karol G confirmed her engagement to rapper Anuel AA by appearing at the Billboard Latin Music Awards wearing a diamond wedding ring.
May 3, 2019: Release of the album Ocean
On May 3, 2019, Karol G released her album Ocean. Inspired by the beaches of Tenerife and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Karol captured a relaxing vibe in her album.
May 2019: Release of album Ocean
In May 2019, Karol G released the album Ocean, a stylistic departure from her previous work, incorporating a more relaxed sound with reggaeton influences. The album featured popular singles, including the title track.
July 2019: Collaboration on "China"
In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin on the song "China", which samples Shaggy's 2000 hit "It Wasn't Me".
August 2019: "China" Debuts on Billboard Hot Latin Songs Chart
In August 2019, Karol G's "China" debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart, topping both the Latin Digital Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts.
November 2019: Release of "Tusa"
In November 2019, Karol G released "Tusa", the first single from her album KG0516, featuring Nicki Minaj. The song became a commercial success and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 21st Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
January 2020: Performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On January 10, 2020, Karol G premiered the song "China" on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
April 2020: Release of "Follow" and Collaboration with Jonas Brothers
In April 2020, Karol G released the single and video for "Follow" with Anuel AA, which was recorded in quarantine. She also collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on "X", featured in their documentary Happiness Continues.
2020: Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2020, Karol G received four nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards, recognizing her achievements in music.
2020: Controversy over tweet about dog's color
In 2020, Karol G's tweet about her dog's "perfect" color, citing it as an example of white and black looking beautiful together, sparked controversy. She later admitted to acting in "an ignorant way" during the Black Lives Matter movement and acknowledged losing opportunities.
March 2021: Announcement of KG0516 Release
On March 17, 2021, Karol G announced the upcoming release of her album KG0516, including its release date and cover art. The tracklist was announced on March 22, and the album was released on March 26.
April 2021: End of relationship and engagement with Anuel AA
On 20 April 2021, Anuel AA confirmed that he and Karol G had ended their relationship and engagement.
September 2021: Release of "Sejodioto"
On September 21, 2021, Karol G released "Sejodioto", which became a commercial success and was nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
October 2021: Partnership with Smirnoff
In October 2021, Karol G partnered with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign, with her Bichota Tour presented by Smirnoff.
2021: Release of KG0516
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic into early 2021, Karol G released successful songs and in the spring of 2021, she released her third album, KG0516, which topped the U.S. Latin albums chart.
February 2022: Partnership with Crocs
On February 14, 2022, Karol G and Crocs announced a partnership and unveiled two different shoe silhouettes.
April 2022: Release of "Provenza"
In April 2022, Karol G released "Provenza" as the lead single from the album Mañana Será Bonito, which became viral online.
August 2022: Release of "Gatúbela"
In August 2022, Karol G released "Gatúbela" with Maldy, featuring a beat characteristic of old-school 2000s reggaetón. The music video initially banned in certain countries before being released online.
February 2023: Viña del Mar International Song Festival performance and 'Mañana Será Bonito' album release
In February 2023, Karol G headlined the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, performing for over 15,000 fans. On 24 February 2023, she released her album 'Mañana Será Bonito' with the collaboration song "TQG" featuring Shakira. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200, making it the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to achieve this milestone. "TQG" peaked at seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 2023: Signing with Interscope Records and releasing "Watati"
In June 2023, Karol G signed with Interscope Records. On 2 June 2023, she released "Watati" featuring Aldo Ranks, a promotional single from the album Barbie the Album.
July 2023: Release of "S91"
On 13 July 2023, Karol G released the song "S91", accompanied by a music video directed by Pedro Artola.
August 2023: Release of 'Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)'
On 11 August 2023, Karol G released a companion mixtape to Mañana Será Bonito, called Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season). It includes lead single "S91" and a second single titled "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" released on the same day as its parent mixtape. The album includes collaborations with Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis, and Tiësto, among others.
2023: Relationship with Feid confirmed
As of early 2023, Karol G's relationship with Colombian musician Feid was confirmed after they attended the Billboard Women in Music 2024 event together.
2023: Release of Mañana Será Bonito and Chart Success
In the spring of 2023, Karol G released her fourth album, Mañana Será Bonito, which became the first Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Her collaboration with Shakira, "TQG", also reached No. 7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
February 2024: Emergency landing of plane en route to El Salvador
On 29 February 2024, Karol G's Gulfstream IV, en route from Hollywood Burbank Airport to El Salvador International Airport for her Mañana Será Bonito Tour, made an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport due to a report of smoke in the cockpit. All 16 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries.
August 2024: Appearance in 'Griselda' and addition to Fortnite Battle Royale
In August 2024, Karol G appeared in a recurring role in the Netflix miniseries Griselda, starring Sofía Vergara. Also in August 2024, she was added to Fortnite Battle Royale as an outfit, including an additional outfit in the Fortnite Festival Season Pass. She also received instruments and a limited-time in-game concert.
2024: Named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music
In 2024, Karol G became the first Latina named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music.
2024: Relationship with Feid confirmed at Billboard Women in Music event
In 2024, Karol G's relationship with Feid was confirmed after they attended the Billboard Women in Music event together.
2024: First Grammy Award
In early 2024, Karol G received her first Grammy Award in the Música Urbana Album category at the 66th annual ceremony.
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