What Is Happening in Karol G's Personal Life and Relationships?
Karol G's love life has been public and illustrious in recent years. The Colombian singer was engaged to a former lover in 2019 after a few months of dating. Sadly, they fell out, and Karol reportedly found new love with a Colombian rapper.
Born Carolina Giraldo Navarro in Medellin, Colombia, Karol G's career began when she participated in "X Factor" at 14. Not only was she a talented singer, but she pursued music studies at the University of Antioquia.
After graduating, Karol relocated to the United States, where she specialized as a music industry entrepreneur. She returned to Colombia and became an independent artist until she signed a record deal with Universal Music Latino in 2016.
Karol G is pictured on stage during the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards at the Watsco Center on September 23, 2021, in Coral Gables, FL | Source: Getty Images
Karol's fame skyrocketed when she collaborated with Bad Bunny on the 2017 song "Ahora Me Llama," reaching over 670 million views on YouTube. Her career has been thriving ever since; however, her love life is a bit of a different story.
Karol G's Last Confirmed Boyfriend Was Anuel AA
Karol and rapper Anuel AA were first acquainted in August 2018 when the singer wanted Anuel to do a remix of her smash hit "Ahora Me Llama." Anuel couldn't fulfill this request, as he was reportedly serving 30 months in prison for possession of illegal firearms.
After being released on parole, Anuel began interacting with Karol's Instagram posts, and soon their business relationship began. They recorded the song "Culpables" separately before meeting in person to shoot the music video.
Karol G and Anuel AA pose on the red carpet at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on April 25, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images
After its publication, rumors soon arose that Karol and Anuel were dating, as they were pretty intimate in the "Culpables" video; however, they insisted they were only friends. Yet during a 2018 New York performance of the song, they shared a lengthy and "steamy kiss" on stage.
It's unclear when their romance began, but they went Instagram official on Anuel's birthday in November of that year. The following month, the two jointly released "Secreto" and the song's music video; it gave fans a glimpse into the private moments of their relationship.
They made their red-carpet debut as a couple in April 2019 at Billboard Latin Music Awards, where they also announced their engagement. Unfortunately, two years later, they called it off.
Karol G and Anuel AA are pictured performing on stage at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on April 25, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada | Source: Getty Images
Earlier this month, Karol spoke about her upcoming album "Mañana Será Bonito," in which she reflected extensively on her relationship with the Puerto Rican rapper, who later moved on and married another singer, Yailin la Mas.
Karol G's Unarchived Photos Fueled Rumors about Her Ex-boyfriend
In September 2022, Karol unarchived old photos of herself and Annuel on her socials, which fans believed had been deleted. When they resurfaced, speculation swirled on whether she and Anuel were rekindling their romance, but Karol later clarified:
"By deleting some photos from a social network one does not delete history, nor what has been lived, that is why they have always been and will be there!"
The previous month, Anuel and his wife, Yailin, were embroiled in divorce rumors after a podcast alleged that the couple was going through a "marriage crisis." The speculation was fueled by Yailin's deletion of her Instagram account; however, she returned to the online platform, promoting her husband's then-upcoming releases.
Feid, Another Reggaeton Artist, Was Rumored to Be Karol G's Boyfriend
On December 17, 2021, Karol tweeted about a hoodie she didn't want to remove because it still smelled of a former lover, with a rat emoji at the end of the text. In response, fans wondered if she spoke of Feid or Anuel, with one user convinced that it was Feid because of the rat emoji.
Karol G is pictured as she performs onstage at Calibash Latin Music Festival at Crypto.com Arena on January 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Feid, a Colombian rapper known for "Vacaxiones," collaborated with Karol G on "Frikki," a song they released a few days later. Following the tune's publication, the pair performed it live, sharing an intimate dance on stage, leading to more speculations about the nature of their relationship.
Still, neither of the artists confirmed if they were dating, and the rumors have since fizzled. No new reports have surfaced regarding Karol's love life, as she has focused on her career; her album is due to be released on February 24. She also recently collaborated with Shakira and met her idol, Fenty billionaire Rihanna.