The NFL is pulling out all the stops for its second-ever game in Brazil, including special locker room experiences. In August, the league announced that Grammy Award-winning global artist KAROL G will perform at the halftime show at Arena Corinthians on Sept. 5.
She will take the stage during the AFC West matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, which will be streamed for free on YouTube—the first NFL game ever to be exclusively available on the platform.
In a statement released by the NFL, Karol G expressed her excitement, saying, "I've watched many NFL halftime shows over the years and now having this opportunity to bring my music to this global stage means the world to me."
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Here's what to know about the performer before she takes the stage on Friday night.
Who is KAROL G?
KAROL G is a Colombian singer and songwriter who has become one of the most influential artists in reggaeton and Latin urban pop. Over the past decade, she has risen to global superstardom, breaking barriers for Latin music and earning numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and six Latin Grammy Awards.
The artist currently has five albums:
- "Unstoppable"
- "Ocean"
- "KG0516"
- "Mañana Será Bonito"
- "Tropicoqueta"
In 2024 she became the first Latina named Woman of the Year at Billboard Women in Music.
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What is KAROL G's real name?
KAROL G's real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro.
After signing her first record contracts as a teenager, she chose KAROL G as her stage name.
Where is KAROL G from?
KAROL G was born in Medellín, Colombia. She began her career as a teenager, appearing on the Colombian spinoff of "The X Factor." She obtained her first record contract with Flamingo Records in Colombia and Diamond Music in Puerto Rico.
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KAROL G top songs
Karol G's rise to global superstardom has been powered by a series of hit songs, many of which are high-profile collaborations. Her most iconic and globally recognized hit is "Tusa," a 2019 partnership with Nicki Minaj that became a massive crossover success, cementing Karol G as a global force.
She followed that up with another smash hit in "TQG," her powerful 2023 collaboration with fellow Colombian superstar Shakira. The song, which has an empowering and witty message, dominated charts and social media.
Beyond her collaborations, Karol G's solo work has also proven to be a defining part of her career. She has popular tracks like "Bichota," and "Provenza," which won a Latin American Music Award.