The real name of Anuel AA is Emmanuel Santiago. He is a rapper. He is from Puerto Rica. His genre is Latin Trap. He discusses Puerto Rican life in his songs. He uses samples of popular songs of Puerto Rica in his songs. He is controversial due to his feuds with other rappers Ivy Queen and 6ix9ine.
He started singing during his teenage days. His first deal was with Maybach Group. He was imprisoned for 30 months for illegal possession of firearms. His first album Real Hasta was released in 2018. It was a huge success.In 2019, his next song China was released. He collaborated with Balvin, Ozuna, Karol and Yankee for this song. He collaborated with Shakira for Me Gusta. Emmanuel was his next album. It was released in 2020.
Early life
He is from Carolina in Puerto Rico. His birthday is on 26 November 1992. Anuelexperienced racism in childhood because of his mixed-race origin. His father is Jose Gazmey, who was the Vice President of Sony Music.But his father left the job when Anuel was a teenager.
He was inspired by Tupac Shakur. He likes to emulate Tupac’s dressing style. Rapper Casper was his childhood friend.
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Career
Anuel started music recording at the age of fourteen, and he started his music life officially at the age of eighteen. His songs became very famous, and he signed a deal with Maybach Group. Maybach is a famous record label founded by Rick Ross. His first mixtape was a success, and he made a guest appearance in album Odisea. Magazine Rolling Stone described him as the son of streets.
In 2016, Anuel was arrested in Puerto Rico for illegal possession of firearms. He was in prison, but his popularity increased outside. His first album was launched after he was released from jail. His debut album was Real Hasta. Itwas released in 2018. His album secured 42nd position in Billboard 200. Song became a super hit. He achieved high rank in Billboard 100 through his song Bebe. He collaborates with 6ix9ine for this song. He collaborated with Nicki Minaj for song Familia.
In 2019, he released China. This song was a hit. In 2020, Anuel released his new song Me Gusta which was an interpolation of hit song Sweat. In May 2020, his second album Emmanuel was released. He promoted this song by launching luxury yachts.
Personal Life
Anuel has a son Pablo from Astrid Cuevas. He is engaged to Karol G in 2019.
Anuel was arrested in 2016 for carrying pistols illegally. #FreeAnuelbecame popular following Anuel’s arrest.
Achievements
He won MTV Music Awards for the best Caribbean song in 2019. He won Latin American Award in 2019. He was awarded in various categories. He also won Billboard Award for New Artist. He was nominated and won Premio Juventus award for best song in 2020. He also won the Premio Lo Nuestro award for urban collaboration in 2020.
Net Worth
Anuel’s net worth is $6 million. His main revenue is from rap music and albums.