History of Karol G in Timeline
Karol G, born Carolina Giraldo Navarro, is a highly influential Colombian singer and songwriter celebrated for her contributions to reggaeton and urban pop. She's garnered significant recognition, including a Grammy, six Latin Grammy Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards. Further accolades include Billboard's Woman of the Year and a Rulebreaker Award, the Spirit of Hope Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, and five Guinness World Records, cementing her impact on the music industry.
February 14, 1991: Carolina Giraldo Navarro Born
On February 14, 1991, Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, was born in Medellín, Colombia. She would later become a highly influential reggaeton and urban pop artist.
February 1991: Born in Medellín
In February 1991, Carolina Giraldo Navarro, later known as Karol G, was born in Medellín, Colombia.
2000: "It Wasn't Me" Release
In 2000, the song "It Wasn't Me" was released, which was sampled for Karol G's song "China" released in 2019.
2007: Released "En la Playa"
In 2007, Karol G released the song "En la Playa".
2009: Released "Dime Que Sí"
In 2009, Karol G released the song "Dime Que Sí".
2010: Released "Mil Maneras"
In 2010, Karol G released the song "Mil Maneras".
2011: Recorded "Tu Juguete" with Reykon
In 2011, Karol G sang backup for Reykon and recorded the song "Tu Juguete".
2012: Recorded "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 collaborated with Nicky Jam on the song "Amor de Dos", boosting her publicity through increased touring.
2014: Moved to New York and Enrolled in Music Business
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York and enrolled in music business administration classes.
2014: Moved to New York
In 2014, Karol G moved to New York to learn more about the music industry.
2016: Signed with Universal Music Latino
In 2016, Karol G signed with Universal Music Latino and released the singles "Casi Nada", "Hello", and "Muñeco de Lego".
January 2017: Judge on Pequeños Gigantes USA
In January 2017, Karol G became a judge on the reality talent show Pequeños Gigantes USA.
October 2017: Unstoppable Album Release
In October 2017, Karol G released her debut studio album, Unstoppable, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
2017: Debut Album "Unstoppable" Released
In 2017, Karol G released her debut album, "Unstoppable".
March 2018: Released "Pineapple" Music Video and Billboard Nomination
In March 2018, Karol G released the music video for her single "Pineapple" and 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 Tini on the song "Princesa", from Tini's second studio album Quiero Volver.
May 2018: Released "Mi Cama"
In May 2018, Karol G released "Mi Cama", which became a commercial success.
August 2018: Meeting Anuel AA
In August 2018, Karol G met Anuel AA on the set of the music video for their song "Culpables".
2018: Duet "Secreto" Released, Relationship Confirmed
In late 2018, Karol G's duet "Secreto" with Anuel AA became a hit, and they publicly confirmed their relationship through the music video.
January 2019: Relationship Confirmation with Anuel AA
In January 2019, Karol G and Anuel AA confirmed their relationship.
January 2019: "Secreto" Released, Relationship Confirmed
In January 2019, Karol G released the single "Secreto" with Anuel AA, confirming their romantic relationship in the music video.
April 2019: Engagement Confirmation to Anuel AA
On April 25, 2019, Karol G confirmed her engagement to Anuel AA by wearing a diamond wedding ring at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
May 3, 2019: Ocean Album Release
On May 3, 2019, Karol G released the album Ocean, inspired by a moment of peace she experienced at the beach in Tenerife.
May 2019: Ocean Album Released
In May 2019, Karol G released the album Ocean, marking a stylistic departure from her previous work with a more relaxed sound incorporating reggaetón influences.
July 2019: Collaboration on "China"
In July 2019, Karol G collaborated with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin on the song "China".
July 2019: "China" Collaboration Released
In July 2019, Karol G released "China" in collaboration with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin, which became her first music video with over one billion views on YouTube.
August 2019: "China" Debuted on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs Chart
In August 2019, "China" debuted at #2 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart.
November 2019: "Tusa" Released
In November 2019, Karol G released "Tusa", featuring Nicki Minaj, as the first single from her album KG0516.
January 2020: Karol G Premiered the song China on American Television
On January 10, 2020, Karol G premiered the song China on American television on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
April 2020: "Follow" Release and Collaboration with Jonas Brothers
In April 2020, Karol G released "Follow" with Anuel AA and collaborated with the Jonas Brothers on "X".
2020: Controversy over tweet about dog's color
In 2020, Karol G faced controversy after tweeting about her dog's color as an example of white and black looking beautiful together, which was seen as insensitive during the Black Lives Matter movement. She later acknowledged her ignorance.
2020: Latin Grammy Nominations
In 2020, Karol G received four nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards.
March 2021: KG0516 Album Announcement
On March 17 and 22, 2021, Karol G announced the release date, cover art, and tracklist of her upcoming album KG0516.
April 2021: End of Relationship and Engagement with Anuel AA
On April 20, 2021, Anuel AA confirmed that he and Karol G had ended their relationship and engagement.
September 2021: "Sejodioto" Release
On September 21, 2021, Karol G released "Sejodioto", which became a commercial success.
October 2021: Partnership with Smirnoff for "Sabor for the People" Campaign
In October 2021, Karol G teamed up with Smirnoff for their "Sabor for the People" campaign, with her Bichota Tour presented by Smirnoff.
2021: Successful Songs and KG0516 Album Release
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic into early 2021, Karol G released successful songs, including "Ay, Dios Mío!", "Bichota" and "Location", leading up to her third album, KG0516, which was released in spring of 2021 and topped the U.S. Latin albums chart.
February 2022: Partnership with Crocs Announced
On February 14, 2022, Karol G and Crocs announced a partnership by unveiling two different shoe silhouettes.
April 2022: "Provenza" Released
In April 2022, Karol G released "Provenza" as the lead single of Mañana Será Bonito, which became viral online.
August 2022: "Gatúbela" Released
In August 2022, Karol G released "Gatúbela" with Maldy, featuring an old-school reggaetón beat and a horror-inspired music video, in which Karol G's prowling cat-woman character can be seen covered in blood at the end.
February 2023: Viña del Mar International Song Festival performance and release of "Mañana Será Bonito"
In February 2023, Karol G headlined the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, performing for over 15,000 fans. Also in February 2023, her album "Mañana Será Bonito" was released, including the collaboration "TQG" with Shakira. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200, while the collaboration peaked at seven on the Billboard Hot 100. She won three Latin Grammy Awards for the album including Album of the Year.
June 2023: Signing with Interscope Records and release of "Watati"
In June 2023, Karol G signed with Interscope Records. On June 2, 2023, she released "Watati," a promotional single from Barbie the Album, featuring Aldo Ranks.
July 2023: Release of "S91"
On July 13, 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 August 11, 2023, Karol G released "Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)", a companion mixtape to Mañana Será Bonito, which included the singles "S91" and "Mi Ex Tenía Razón" along with collaborations with Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis, and Tiësto.
2023: Relationship with Feid
As of early 2023, Karol G's relationship with Colombian musician Feid was confirmed.
2023: Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) album released
In 2023, the Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) album was released.
2023: Mañana Será Bonito Album Released, Reached Number 1 on US Billboard 200
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.
February 2024: Emergency Landing at Van Nuys Airport
On February 29, 2024, Karol G's Gulfstream IV made an emergency landing at Van Nuys Airport due to reports of smoke in the cockpit. All 16 passengers were safely evacuated.
August 2024: Appearance in Fortnite Battle Royale
In August 2024, Karol G became an outfit in Fortnite Battle Royale, with additional content being included in the Fortnite Festival Season Pass, including instruments and a limited-time in-game concert.
2024: Attended Billboard Women in Music 2024 with Feid
In 2024, Karol G attended the Billboard Women in Music 2024 event together with Feid.
2024: Billboard's Woman of the Year Award
In 2024, Karol G was named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music, becoming the first Latina to receive this honor.
2024: First Grammy Award
In early 2024, Karol G received her first Grammy Award for Música Urbana Album.
