Carolina Giraldo Navarro, known professionally as Karol G, is a Colombian singer and songwriter renowned for her influence in the reggaeton and urban pop music scenes. Born on February 14, 1991, in Medellín, Colombia, she rose to prominence with hit songs such as "Ahora Me Llama," "Mi Cama," and "Culpables," all of which reached the top ten on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. Over the years, Karol G has established herself as one of the most impactful artists in Latin music, earning numerous accolades including a Grammy Award, eight Latin Grammy Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards.

Karol G began her career as a teenager, gaining initial exposure through her participation in the Colombian version of The X Factor. Seeking to deepen her understanding of the music industry, she relocated to New York in 2014 and subsequently signed with Universal Music Latino. Her breakthrough came in late 2018 with the release of the duet "Secreto," a collaboration with Puerto Rican artist Anuel AA, which also served as the public confirmation of their romantic relationship through the music video's narrative.

In 2019, Karol G released "China," a star-studded single that featured collaborations with Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and J Balvin. The music video for "China" became her first to surpass one billion views on YouTube, marking a significant milestone in her career. That same year, her album Ocean showcased a stylistic evolution, blending reggaetón influences with a more relaxed and less pop-oriented approach. The album included successful singles such as the title track, which later saw a remix version featuring Jessie Reyez. Her song "Tusa," released later in 2019, achieved international acclaim and was certified 28× Latin platinum by the RIAA, solidifying her status as a global Latin music icon.

Throughout 2020, Karol G continued to dominate the Latin music scene with a series of hits including "Ay, Dios Mío!," "Bichota," and "Location," leading up to the release of her third studio album, KG0516, in spring 2021. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Latin albums chart and earned her four nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards that year. In 2023, she released her fourth album, Mañana Será Bonito, which made history as the first-ever Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart. The album featured the single "TQG," a collaboration with fellow Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, which became her highest-charting song on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, reaching number seven.

In early 2024, Karol G received her first Grammy Award at the 66th annual ceremony, winning in the newly created Música Urbana Album category. Her career continues to thrive, marked by her distinctive voice, genre-blending music, and a string of record-breaking achievements, including eleven Guinness World Records. With her ongoing influence and success, Karol G remains a defining figure in contemporary Latin music.