Anuel AA
{{Short description|Puerto Rican rapper and singer (born 1992)}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2025}}
{{Family name hatnote|Gazmey|Santiago|lang=Spanish}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anuel AA
| image = Anuel AA in 2022.png
| caption = Anuel AA in January 2022
| other_names = la2blea • El Dios Del Trap • El Rey del Trap
| birth_name = Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|11|26}}
| birth_place = Carolina, Puerto Rico
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| spouses = {{marriage|Yailin La Más Viral|2022|2023|end=div}}
| children = 4
| module = {{Infobox musical artist | embed=yes
| genre = {{Hlist|Reggaeton|Latin trap|Latin hip hop|R&B}}
| label = {{Hlist|Real Hasta la Muerte|Sony Latin}}
}}
| website = {{URL|www.anuelaa.com}}
}}
Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago (born November 26, 1992), known professionally as Anuel AA,{{efn|Pronounced as {{langnf|es|Doble A|Double A}}.}} is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer. Often called "The God of Latin trap" by himself and major Latin artists. His music often contains samples and interpolations of songs that were popular during his youth. He is seen as a controversial figure in the Latin music scene for his legal troubles and feuds with fellow Puerto Rican rappers Cosculluela, Ivy Queen, and Arcángel as well as American rapper 6ix9ine. Raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he started recording music at age fourteen and began posting it online four years later in 2014, before eventually signing to the Latin division of fellow American rapper Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group. His 2016 mixtape Real Hasta la Muerte was well-received, but his success was put on hold the same year by a 30-month prison sentence for illegal firearm possession in Puerto Rico. He recorded the entirety of his debut album while incarcerated, during which time his genre of music surged in popularity.
Anuel AA released his debut album, also titled Real Hasta la Muerte, on July 17, 2018, the day he was released from prison. The album was a critical and commercial success. In the coming six months, he appeared on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, solidifying his position as one of the top Latino artists. In July 2019, he released the song "China", a collaboration with Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna, and J Balvin, which was a global success. He has since released the hit song "Me Gusta" with Shakira, and his second album, Emmanuel, which was released on May 29, 2020. In November, Anuel AA made a statement on Instagram and released a new song suggesting his imminent retirement from the music industry, citing family and relationship issues. He was back to music with his collaborative album Los Dioses with Ozuna. His third studio album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren was released on November 26, 2021, including 16 tracks. His fourth studio album LLNM2 was the second part of "Las leyendas nunca mueren" and It was released on December 9, 2022.
Early life
Anuel AA grew up in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
His father is Afro–Puerto Rican and his mother is of White Puerto Rican descent; Anuel AA has stated that he has experienced racism since childhood for being mixed-race.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-new-album-emmanuel-interview-1015187/|title=Anuel AA Would Like to Reintroduce Himself in New 'Emmanuel' LP|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 19, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2020|last=Exposito|first=Suzy|archive-date=June 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621222709/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-new-album-emmanuel-interview-1015187/|url-status=live}} His father, José Gazmey, was vice president of the Puerto Rican division of Sony Music Entertainment's A&R department. When Anuel AA was a child, his father worked in the studio with salsa artists such as Héctor Lavoe and Fania All-Stars. While he does not identify as a fan of the salsa genre, Anuel AA recalls that seeing his father interact with these artists inspired an interest in the recording industry.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-latin-trap-pioneer-anuel-aa-is-currently-obsessed-with-ed-sheeran/|title=Why Latin Trap Pioneer Anuel AA Is Currently Obsessed with Ed Sheeran|work=Vice|last=Leandra|first=Victoria|date=August 20, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=September 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905040132/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7x59eb/why-latin-trap-pioneer-anuel-aa-is-currently-obsessed-with-ed-sheeran|url-status=live}} However, his father lost his job when Anuel AA was fifteen years old; this led him to become what Rolling Stone magazine described as a "son of the streets".
He idolized Tupac Shakur while growing up and aspired to emulate his style of dress, particularly his emphasis on jewelry. He is childhood friends with Puerto Rican rapper Casper Mágico, who co-wrote, and performed on the track "Te Boté".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9359686/anuel-aa-casper-magico-sola-vacia|title=Anuel AA & Casper Mágico Make Magic With New Collab 'Sola & Vacía': Exclusive|last=Flores|first=Griselda|date=April 16, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=April 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417232322/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9359686/anuel-aa-casper-magico-sola-vacia|url-status=live}} Speaking about how his upbringing in the projects influenced his music, Anuel AA stated, "My music is my soul speaking, literally. It's spiritual. It has a lot of feelings, a lot of pain. It's my experiences growing up en la calle [in the streets]."
Career
=Early career=
Anuel AA began recording music at age fourteen, and started posting it online at age 18 in 2010. His music garnered millions of streams and views and eventually caught the attention of American rapper Rick Ross, who signed him to the Latin division of Maybach Music Group. His mixtape Real Hasta la Muerte was released in February 2016 and received positive reviews from critics.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/anuel-aa-mn0003551236/biography|title=Anuel AA - Artist Biography|work=AllMusic|last=Simpson|first=Paul|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=March 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329105448/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/anuel-aa-mn0003551236/biography|url-status=live}} The success of this mixtape lead to Anuel AA landing a guest feature on Ozuna's 2017 album Odisea.{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-return-of-latin-traps-most-notorious-star-anuel-aa/|title=The Return of Latin Trap's Most Notorious Star, Anuel AA|work=Vice|last=Suarez|first=Gary|date=July 27, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=September 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200906050721/https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/zmkzw9/the-return-of-latin-traps-most-notorious-star-anuel-aa/|url-status=live}}
= 2016–2018: Incarceration and ''Real Hasta la Muerte'' album =
In April 2016, Anuel AA was arrested in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, and sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for illegal possession of three firearms.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-new-track-3-de-abril-jail-time-977472/|title=Anuel AA Commemorates Jailversary on New Track '3 de Abril'|magazine=Rolling Stone|last=Exposito|first=Suzy|date=April 3, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=April 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406220702/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-new-track-3-de-abril-jail-time-977472/|url-status=live}} Billboard noted that Latin trap surged in popularity while Anuel AA was in prison, writing, "Anuel remained behind bars, while outside, his music flourished."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8528233/anuel-aa-interview-el-factor-latino-podcast/|title=Anuel AA Talks Love, Fame & Prison in New Billboard Podcast 'El Factor Latino'|magazine=Billboard|date=August 23, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=July 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725025854/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8528233/anuel-aa-interview-el-factor-latino-podcast|url-status=live}} After being arrested and imprisoned, he recorded his debut album while incarcerated. He did this by primarily recording his vocals over the phone and taking advantage of his mandatory stay at a Miami halfway house to complete the album.
He released his debut album Real Hasta la Muerte on July 17, 2018, the day he was released from prison. Rolling Stone included it on its list of Best Latin Albums of 2018, noting that the artist "demonstrates impressive pop instincts" and further commented, "As Anuel keeps one foot in trap, he's also looking toward Latin pop's mainstream".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin-lists/best-latin-albums-2018-769413/anuel-aa-real-hasta-la-muerte-769459/|title=10 Best Latin Albums of 2018|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=December 20, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=June 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616012652/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin-lists/best-latin-albums-2018-769413/anuel-aa-real-hasta-la-muerte-769459/|url-status=live}} Real Hasta la Muerte peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200 and topped the US Top Latin Albums chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/tlp/|title=Anuel AA Chart History (Billboard 200)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 7, 2019|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118013651/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/tlp/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/lcm/|title=Anuel AA Chart History (Top Latin Albums)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 7, 2019|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118005544/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/lcm/|url-status=live}} The release of the album, along with the artist's release from prison, garnered significant media attention; the rapper was surprised by the public response and stated that he "didn't even know how to talk in interviews" after being incarcerated for more than two years.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/garysuarez/2019/07/17/an-independent-latin-trap-success-story-anuel-aa-rehabs-his-bad-guy-image/#4458379e4b10|title=An Independent Latin Trap Success Story, Anuel AA Rehabs His Bad Guy Image|last=Suarez|first=Gary|date=July 17, 2019|access-date=May 7, 2020|work=Forbes|archive-date=May 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200524170150/https://www.forbes.com/sites/garysuarez/2019/07/17/an-independent-latin-trap-success-story-anuel-aa-rehabs-his-bad-guy-image/#4458379e4b10|url-status=live}} He achieved his first Billboard Hot 100 hit in August 2018 through his collaboration with American rapper 6ix9ine on the song "Bebe".
In the six months following the release of Real Hasta la Muerte, Anuel AA contributed vocals to eleven Billboard Hot Latin Songs-charting singles, including "Ella Quiere Beber" with American singer Romeo Santos.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-karol-g-secreto-video-783690/|title=Anuel AA and Karol G's Relationship Wasn't Secret, But 'Secreto' Blew Up Anyway|last=Leight|first=Elias|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=January 24, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=October 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019030213/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/anuel-aa-karol-g-secreto-video-783690/|url-status=live}} He also collaborated with Nicki Minaj and Bantu on the song "Familia" for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, released in December 2018.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8489394/anuel-aa-tour-tekashi-6ix9ine-nicki-minaj-miami|title=Anuel AA Talks About His Tour, 6ix9ine, Nicki Minaj and More: Exclusive|last=Fernandez|first=Suzette|magazine=Billboard|date=December 9, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101023332/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8489394/anuel-aa-tour-tekashi-6ix9ine-nicki-minaj-miami|url-status=live}} In January 2019, the rapper released the single "Secreto" with Colombian singer Karol G, confirming the romantic relationship between the two artists in the song's accompanying music video.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8494072/anuel-aa-karol-g-secreto-english-lyric-translation|title=Anuel AA & Karol G Open Up About Their Steamy Love Life in 'Secreto' Lyric Translation|date=January 18, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=October 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028191248/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8494072/anuel-aa-karol-g-secreto-english-lyric-translation|url-status=live}} The single reached number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the US Hot Latin Songs charts.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/hsi/|title=Anuel AA Chart History (Hot 100)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118041209/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/hsi/|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/htl/|title=Anuel AA Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)|magazine=Billboard|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117201929/https://www.billboard.com/artist/anuel-aa/chart-history/htl/|url-status=live}} The song was inspired by the time when Anuel AA and Karol G were dating but had not yet publicly discussed their relationship. The video's "power couple" aesthetic garnered comparisons to Beyoncé and Jay-Z as well as Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.
= 2019–2020: "China" success and ''Emmanuel'' =
In July 2019, Anuel AA released "China", a collaboration with Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna, and J Balvin. The song heavily samples Shaggy's 2000 single, "It Wasn't Me", a track Anuel AA remembered from his childhood, which he selected from a number of old songs he had been listening to with the intention of "redo[ing] a classic".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8525652/china-hot-latin-songs-chart-number-two-anuel-aa-daddy-yankee-j-balvin-ozuna-karol-g|title='China' Debuts at No. 2 on Hot Latin Songs Chart for Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin|magazine=Billboard|last=Bustios|first=Pamela|date=July 31, 2019|access-date=August 1, 2019|archive-date=January 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112020415/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8525652/china-hot-latin-songs-chart-number-two-anuel-aa-daddy-yankee-j-balvin-ozuna-karol-g|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/07/anuel-aa-interview-hip-hop-junkie/|title=Hip-Hop Junkie: Anuel AA Sees Parallels Between Himself and Meek Mill|work=XXL|last=Torres|first=Bianca|date=July 22, 2019|access-date=August 3, 2019|archive-date=August 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190803032744/https://www.xxlmag.com/news/2019/07/anuel-aa-interview-hip-hop-junkie/|url-status=live}} He told XXL that "when I used to go with the big boys in my hood to the club, they put that song on and everybody used to go crazy". "China" debuted at number two on Billboard{{'}}s Hot Latin Songs chart and topped both the Latin Digital Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts with 1,000 downloads sold and 14.1 million streams, while the accompanying video was included on the Rolling Stone list of the 10 Best Latin Music Videos of July.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/july-latin-music-videos-anuel-aa-residente-pabllo-vittar-865695/|title=Play It Again: The 10 Best Latin Music Videos of July|last=Exposito|first=Suzy|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=July 31, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129213014/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/july-latin-music-videos-anuel-aa-residente-pabllo-vittar-865695/|url-status=live}} Anuel AA later appeared on the single "Whine Up" from Nicky Jam's album Íntimo, released on November 1, 2019.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8542056/viva-friday-playlist-nicky-jam-intimo|title=Viva Friday Playlist: Nicky Jam's 'Intimo' Album & More|magazine=Billboard|date=November 1, 2019|access-date=April 17, 2020|archive-date=August 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819164309/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8542056/viva-friday-playlist-nicky-jam-intimo|url-status=live}}
In January 2020, Anuel AA collaborated with Shakira on the song "Me Gusta", which interpolates Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle's 1992 hit "Sweat (A La La La La Long)".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/hear-shakira-anuel-aa-new-song-me-gusta-935655/|title=Hear Shakira, Anuel AA Yearn for Romance in New Song, 'Me Gusta'|last=Exposito|first=Suzy|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=January 13, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=April 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406215701/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/hear-shakira-anuel-aa-new-song-me-gusta-935655/|url-status=live}} Rolling Stone called the song "an unhurried lover's rock number with a delicate touch of dembow". He featured on Bad Bunny's 2020 album YHLQMDLG on the song "Está Cabrón Ser Yo".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9326471/bad-bunny-yhlqmdlg-essential-tracks|title=6 Essential Tracks on Bad Bunny's 'YHLQMDLG': Editors' Picks|magazine=Billboard|last=Flores|first=Griselda|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=May 8, 2020|archive-date=April 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200411095204/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9326471/bad-bunny-yhlqmdlg-essential-tracks|url-status=live}} On April 3, 2020, Anuel AA released "3 de Abril" which commemorates the day that the artist was arrested, leading to prison time. The song reflects on his troubled youth and the challenges he faced while incarcerated. Suzy Exposito of Rolling Stone called the track a "sobering commemoration". Also in April 2020, Anuel AA released the single and video for "Follow" with Karol G, recording it entirely while in quarantine in Miami due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/anuel-aa-new-song-april-3|title=Anuel AA Reflects On Being Arrested Four Years Ago With New Song "3 De Abril"|work=Complex|last=Mahadevan|first=Tara C.|date=April 3, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=November 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129213013/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/04/anuel-aa-new-song-april-3|url-status=live}}
On May 27, 2020, he announced and revealed the tracklist for his second album, Emmanuel, which was released on May 29.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9391529/anuel-emmanuel-release-date-track-list|title=Anuel Reveals 'Emmanuel' Album Release Date, Plus Track List|magazine=Billboard|last=Cobo|first=Leila|date=May 27, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2020|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528064038/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9391529/anuel-emmanuel-release-date-track-list|url-status=live}} Anuel AA had originally planned to release the album in April, but postponed the date due to the pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2020/05/anuel-aa-emmanuel-stream|title=Anuel AA Drops Double Album 'Emmanuel' f/ Bad Bunny, Lil Wayne, and More|last=Espinoza|first=Joshua|work=Complex|date=May 28, 2020|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=June 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621101849/https://www.complex.com/music/2020/05/anuel-aa-emmanuel-stream|url-status=live}} On the day of the album's release, he promoted it by launching three luxury yachts off the coast of Miami's Isle of Normandy neighborhood. Each yacht had the name Emmanuel written on the side and played his music at high volume. The rapper explained his promotional strategy by saying, "Everybody does their release party in a club. And with coronavirus? I wouldn't go to the club right now!" The 22-track double album features collaborations from Bad Bunny, Enrique Iglesias, Travis Barker, Tego Calderón, Karol G, Lil Wayne, Farruko, Yandel and Ñengo Flow. Regarding the title of the album, the artist explained, "It's my name and it means 'God with us'. I wanted the album to have that good vibe. It's my life, made into music."
= 2020 – mid 2021: Retirement comments and ''Los Dioses'' =
In November 2020, Anuel AA indicated in an Instagram post that he was retiring from the music industry. On November 19, he released a new track, "Me Contagié 2", in which he talks about depression, indicates unhappiness with his relationships and expresses anguish at the fact that his career often takes him away from his young son, who has asked him to retire. He closes the song with the statement "In these Grammys, I retire". The comments have left his fans in a state of confusion about his future plans, as it appears that he has yet to make a more formal announcement of retirement.{{cite news |last= Raga |first= Pippa |date= November 2020 |title= Is Anuel AA Retiring... En Serio? |url= https://www.distractify.com/p/why-is-anuel-aa-retiring |work= Distractify |publisher= Matters Media, Inc. |access-date= November 29, 2020 |archive-date= December 5, 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201205113310/https://www.distractify.com/p/why-is-anuel-aa-retiring |url-status= live }}{{cite news |author= |date= November 20, 2020 |title= ¿Anuel AA se retira del mundo del reguetón? Estrena emotiva canción |trans-title= Anuel AA withdraws from the world of reggaeton? Premieres an emotional song |language= es |url= https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/espectaculos/2020/11/20/anuel-aa-se-retira-del-mundo-del-regueton-estrena-emotiva-cancion-227753.html |work= El Heraldo de México |access-date= November 30, 2020 |archive-date= November 28, 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201128114252/https://heraldodemexico.com.mx/espectaculos/2020/11/20/anuel-aa-se-retira-del-mundo-del-regueton-estrena-emotiva-cancion-227753.html |url-status= live }}{{cite news |last= Carol |first= Joan |date= November 20, 2020 |title= Anuel AA incendia las redes con su posible retirada y ruptura con Karol G |trans-title= Anuel AA sets the networks on fire with his possible withdrawal and break with Karol G |language= es |url= https://www.elperiodico.com/es/extra/20201120/anuel-aa-incendia-las-redes-con-su-possible-retirada-y-ruptura-8214171 |work= El Periódico |location= Barcelona, Spain |access-date= November 29, 2020 |archive-date= November 28, 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201128223558/https://www.elperiodico.com/es/extra/20201120/anuel-aa-incendia-las-redes-con-su-possible-retirada-y-ruptura-8214171 |url-status= live }}{{cite news |author= |title= ¿Anuel AA, novio de Karol G, anunció su retiro de la música? |trans-title= Did Anuel AA, Karol G's boyfriend, announce his retirement from music? |language= es |url= https://www.semana.com/gente/articulo/anuel-aa-novio-de-karol-g-anuncio-su-retiro-de-la-musica/202046/ |work= Semana |publisher= Publicaciones Semana SA |location= Colombia |date= November 20, 2020 |access-date= November 30, 2020 |archive-date= November 21, 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201121163907/https://www.semana.com/gente/articulo/anuel-aa-novio-de-karol-g-anuncio-su-retiro-de-la-musica/202046/ |url-status= live }}
On January 22, 2021, Anuel AA and Ozuna released their collaborative album Los Dioses.{{cite web|last=zadok|first=Zoreno|date=January 22, 2021|title=ALBUM: Anuel AA & Ozuna – Los Dioses|url=https://corejamz.com/download-album-anuel-aa-ozuna-los-dioses-zip-file/|access-date=|website=corejamz.com|language=en|archive-date=February 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210202043719/https://corejamz.com/download-album-anuel-aa-ozuna-los-dioses-zip-file/|url-status=live}} The album includes 12 tracks.
In June 2021, Anuel AA's manager Frabián Elí announced that Anuel's fourth studio album will be released in July. The album will include trap and only two reggaeton songs. Later he announced via Instagram that the album wouldn't come yet. Anuel later appeared on the remix of the single "Mr Jones" from the deluxe of Pop Smoke's album Faith, released on July 31, 2021.
In August 2021, Anuel released two songs, "Los de Siempre" with Chris Jedi and "23 Preguntas", dedicated to his ex-girlfriend Karol G. In the music video of 23 Preguntas he announced the name of his next album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren. In September he partnered with Jhayco in the track "Ley Seca" part of his album Timelezz.
In December 2021, Anuel became the first Latin artist to collaborate with UFC to promote a sports conceptual album,{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}} which features his admiration for influential cultural figures, including sports icons. Real Hasta la Muerte was the presenting sponsor of UFC Fight Replay for pivotal moments of UFC 269's main card.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}} The company's activation with UFC included Anuel AA's visuals, logo, and artistic concept for his third album, Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren.
= Late 2021: ''Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren'' =
On September 22, he announced that his album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren was complete and ready for release. In October he released "Dictadura", the first single of his upcoming album. In November, Anuel featured on the long-awaited BZRP Music Session 46 with Argentinian Producer Bizarrap. On November 11 he released the second single from the album, "Leyenda". On November 17 he revealed the tracklist for his album by printing song names on the jersey of his basketball team. The day after, he released the album's last single, "Súbelo", with Myke Towers and Jhayco. Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren released on the rapper's 29th birthday. The album has 16 tracks and features Eladio Carrión, Mora, Myke Towers and Jhayco.
= 2022: ''LLNM2'' =
On January 1, 2022, Anuel AA took part of Dominican rapper Rochy RD's song "Los Illuminaty". Later he confirmed the announcement of the second part of his album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren. The first single of the new project is supposed to be "Si Tú Me Busca" with Dominican rapper Yailin La Más Viral. On 20 May 2022, Anuel AA partnered with Chris Jedi, Chencho Corleone and Ñengo Flow in global hit "La Llevo al Cielo". Later he released the electro pop song "¿Qué Nos Paso?".
Anuel AA announced the EP Me Fui de Gira with 6 or 7 tracks but later he cancelled it and unified it with the upcoming album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren 2. The first announced single in the project was the collaboration "Malo" between Anuel and Puerto Rican singer Zion and Puerto Rican rapper Randy.
On February 18, 2022, Anuel participated in the 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}
= 2023: ''Rompecorazones'' =
In early 2023, Anuel AA announced his tour in the United States, named "Legends Never Die Tour". In the promotional video he also confirmed his upcoming extended play Rompecorazones.
On March 2, 2023, Anuel AA released the single "Más Rica Que Ayer" alongside Puerto Rican producer duo Mambo Kingz and Puerto Rican producer DJ Luian. It became popular and the music video has received over 275 million views on YouTube.{{cite web|last=Coca|first=Laura|title=Anuel AA Released "Más Rica Que Ayer"|url=https://los40.com/los40/2023/03/03/los40urban/1677848344_334204.amp.html|website=Los 40|language=es|date=March 3, 2023|access-date=|archive-date=March 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305210757/https://los40.com/los40/2023/03/03/los40urban/1677848344_334204.amp.html|url-status=live}} Later he partnered with Maluma in the song "Diablo, Que Chimba".{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Maluma And Anuel AA Team Up For The First Time On 'Diablo, Que Chimba'|url=https://conversationsabouther.net/maluma-and-anuel-aa-team-up-for-the-first-time-on-diablo-que-chimba/|website=Conversations About Her|language=|date=March 28, 2023|access-date=|archive-date=May 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504220519/https://conversationsabouther.net/maluma-and-anuel-aa-team-up-for-the-first-time-on-diablo-que-chimba/|url-status=live}} In April 2023, Anuel AA collaborated with Eladio Carrión on the long-awaited track "Triste Verano".{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Eladio Carrión & Anuel AA Are Sad Boys on "Triste Verano"|url=https://remezcla.com/music/watch-eladio-carrion-anuel-aa-are-sad-boys-on-triste-verano/|website=Remezcla|language=|date=April 14, 2023|access-date=|archive-date=May 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504215014/https://remezcla.com/music/watch-eladio-carrion-anuel-aa-are-sad-boys-on-triste-verano/|url-status=live}} Later he released "Mi Exxx", a collaboration with Wisin.
On May 5, 2023, Anuel AA released the single "Mejor Que Yo" with DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz, dedicated to his ex-girlfriend Karol G.{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Anuel AA Released The Song "Mejor Que Yo" And Dedicated It To Karol G|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/anuel-aa-lanza-el-tema-mejor-que-yo-y-se-lo-dedica-a-su-expareja-karol-g/amp/|website=El Nuevo Dia|language=es|date=May 5, 2023|access-date=|archive-date=May 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230505101139/https://www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/anuel-aa-lanza-el-tema-mejor-que-yo-y-se-lo-dedica-a-su-expareja-karol-g/amp/|url-status=live}} In July 2023, Anuel AA featured on Rochy RD's song "Milloneta", previously performed by both artists at the 2023 Heat Latin Music Awards in Dominican Republic. On May 28, 2023, Anuel AA partnered with Jay Wheeler on the remix of "Pacto" alongside Hades66, Dei V and Bryant Myers.
In October 2023, Anuel AA postponed the release of his upcoming EP “Rompecorazones”, which was supposed to be released at the end of the month, due to an unexpected emergency surgery. Later he released the single "OA" with Spanish rapper Quevedo and Maluma featuring Mambo Kingz and DJ Luian. In November 2023, he collaborated with Ozuna on the track "Pa Ti Estoy", part of Ozuna's album Cosmo.{{cite web|last=Centeno|first=Tony M.|title=Ozuna Taps Anuel AA, Jhayco, David Guetta & More For 'Cosmo' Album|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/ozuna-taps-anuel-aa-jhayco-david-guetta-more-for-cosmo-album/ar-AA1k67SS|website=MSN|language=en|date=November 18, 2023|access-date= }} In December 2023, Anuel AA released the single "Luces Tenues", produced by DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz.{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Anuel AA Showed Up with "Luces Tenues"|url=https://www.qmusica.tv/Noticia/anuel-aa-sale-a-la-calle-con-luces-tenues/4914|website=Quiero Música En Mi Idioma|language=es|date=December 26, 2023|access-date= }}
===2024: Two new albums===
In the beginning of 2024, Ozuna revealed that an album between him and Anuel AA is scheduled to be released following their collaborative album Los Dioses.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} Later Anuel AA announced in a live with Adin Ross on Kick that his upcoming album Rompecorazones is on the way.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}} In February 2024, Anuel AA alongside Ozuna featured on the single "Bad Boy" by Chris Jedi, Gaby Music and Dei V. Later he appeared on the deluxe edition of Jennifer Lopez's album This Is Me... Now in the remix of "Rebound". At the same time Anuel released his single "Tacos Gucci", part of his upcoming album Rompecorazones.{{cite news |title=Anuel deslumbra con 'tacos Gucci' |url=https://hoy.com.do/anuel-deslumbra-con-tacos-gucci/ |access-date=17 September 2024 |work=Hoy Digital |date=17 February 2024 |language=es}} In March 2024, he took part of the remix of Pressure 9X19's "VVS Switch" alongside Puerto Rican rappers YOVNGCHIMI, Hades66, Luar La L and CDobleta.
In late March 2024, Anuel AA and Jhayco joined Puerto Rican rapper iZaak for the remix of "Bby Boo". Anuel AA and Bryant Myers appeared on the remix of "No Te Quieren Conmigo", released on April 4, 2024, alongside Gaby Music, Lunay and Luar La L. In mid-April 2024, Anuel AA confirmed that he will release two albums this year. On April 19, 2024, Anuel AA partnered with Brytiago in a collaboration titled "Kilerito". On May 3, 2024, Anuel AA participated on Casper Magico, Luar La L and iZaak's single "Toki". In late-June, 2024, he participated alongside Blessd and Pirlo on WYA (Remix Black and White) by J Abdiel and iZaak. Later, Anuel AA released "Razones" with Ozuna featuring DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz. In July, collaborations with Yovngchimi ("Baby Demon") and Omar Courtz ("Serio con ese Q") came out.
On August 30, 2024, Anuel AA released the song "Shampoo de Coco".{{cite news |title=Anuel vuelve al reggaeton con 'Shampoo de Coco': así suena |url=https://los40.com/2024/08/31/anuel-vuelve-al-reggaeton-con-shampoo-de-coco-asi-suena/ |access-date=17 September 2024 |work=LOS40 |date=31 August 2024 |language=es-ES}}
On November 14, 2024, Anuel AA released the song "DEPORTIVO" alongside Blessd.
On December 25, 2024, Anuel AA featured on "Popa (Remix)" alongside Ice Spice for the album Y2K: I'm Just A Girl (Deluxe).{{Cite web |title=When did Ice Spice release "Popa (Remix)"? |url=https://genius.com/Ice-spice-popa-remix-lyrics/q/release-date |access-date=2024-12-29 |website=Genius}}
Musical style and influences
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According to XXL, Anuel AA is considered "one of the founding fathers of Latin trap music". He is noted for his signature "BRRR" adlib, which is meant to mimic the sound of an automatic firearm. Anuel AA's lyrics often discuss sex, crime, and life on the streets. Paul Simpson of AllMusic described his lyrics as "too risqué to be played on the radio" and highlighted that his success has instead stemmed from streaming services and the artist's highly active social media presence. Gary Suarez of Vice viewed his 2018 album Real Hasta la Muerte as a collection of both "gleaming trap bangers" and "reggaeton crowd pleasers". Despite his "bad guy image", Suarez wrote that the relationship-themed songs "Culpables" and "Secreto" represent "a softening of his hardened trapero persona". Anuel AA is noted for his use of the word "bebecita" ("baby girl") in songs and on social media, and the word has become associated with the reggaeton genre as well as Anuel AA and Karol G's relationship.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8548251/reggaeton-lyrics-decoding-slang-meaning|title=Reggaeton Slang 101: Decoding the Lyrics in Latin Urban Music|magazine=Billboard|date=January 16, 2020|access-date=May 4, 2020|last=Roiz|first=Jessica|archive-date=April 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428080914/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8548251/reggaeton-lyrics-decoding-slang-meaning|url-status=live}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8498328/urban-artists-reggaeton-love-songs|title=From 'Vaina Loca' to 'Bebesita,' How Urban Artists Declare Their Love in Reggaeton Songs|magazine=Billboard|date=February 13, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2020|last=Roiz|first=Jessica|archive-date=May 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503124618/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8498328/urban-artists-reggaeton-love-songs|url-status=live}}
Anuel AA's introduction to hip hop occurred upon listening to rapper Tupac Shakur. His songs frequently pay homage to both U.S. and Latin artists that influenced him in his youth. Examples include "China" which samples both "It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy and "Ella Me Levantó" by Daddy Yankee, and "Delincuente" which interpolates "Bandoleros" by Don Omar and Tego Calderón.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8523581/anuel-aa-farruko-latin-artists-reviving-old-school-reggaeton|title=Anuel AA, Farruko & More Urban Artists Revive Old-School Reggaeton Hits: See the List|magazine=Billboard|date=July 23, 2019|access-date=May 4, 2020|last=Roiz|first=Jessica|archive-date=April 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428034819/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8523581/anuel-aa-farruko-latin-artists-reviving-old-school-reggaeton|url-status=live}} He is influenced by, and has collaborated with, American hip hop artists Meek Mill and Gucci Mane, both of whom, like Anuel AA, gained notoriety for serving time in prison. Describing Meek Mill's impact on his music, Anuel AA explained, "I listen to what people say in the songs, not just the melodies. With rappers you gotta listen to what they say. And Meek be talking some real shit. That's why I look up to him." In an interview with Vice, he expressed admiration for the music of bachata artist Zacarías Ferreíra, Dominican rapper el Alfa, and English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. He has also indicated an interest in collaborating with Post Malone and Billie Eilish.
Controversies
On September 15, 2018, Anuel AA released a diss track called "Intocable" aimed at fellow rapper Cosculluela. The track was widely criticized due to its profanity and remarks about homosexuality and HIV/AIDS patients.{{cite magazine|title=Anuel AA Apologizes For Offensive Song Directed at Cosculluela: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8474986/anuel-aa-apologizes-offensive-song-cosculluela|last=Fernandez|first=Suzette|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 29, 2018|date=September 13, 2018|archive-date=December 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229171356/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8474986/anuel-aa-apologizes-offensive-song-cosculluela|url-status=live}} In the song, he refers to model and television host La Taína as a "pig" for her HIV-positive status.{{cite web|url=https://remezcla.com/music/anuel-aa-cosculluela-apology-tiraera-beef/|title=Anuel AA Apologizes for Homophobic Diss Track: "This Has Been My Biggest Mistake"|last=Arroyo|first=Juan J.|website=Remezcla|date=September 13, 2018|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813142056/https://remezcla.com/music/anuel-aa-cosculluela-apology-tiraera-beef/|url-status=live}} Due to the public backlash, Anuel AA's concert at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico venue, scheduled for October 12 of that year, was canceled by his production staff and main producer Paco López. Anuel AA later issued an apology for the song. He explained, "It is the worst mistake of my career. I do not need this and I apologize to all the people I offended. To homosexuals, to people with AIDS, to La Taína [the model] and to those who lost everything after Hurricane Maria ... My fans deserve from me to be a better person, and I apologize to everyone in Puerto Rico."
In early April 2019, Anuel AA and Ivy Queen engaged in an argument on Instagram after Anuel AA questioned how Ivy Queen could be still considered the "Queen of Reggaeton". Anuel argued she hadn't had a hit song in more than 7 years, and further questioned if Karol G should be considered another "Queen of Reggaeton".{{cite news |last1=Herrera |first1=Isabelia |title=Ivy Queen Responds After Anuel AA Questions Her Title as the Queen of Reggaeton |url=https://remezcla.com/music/anuel-aa-ivy-queen-reina-de-reggaeton/ |access-date=June 6, 2019 |work=Remezcla |date=April 8, 2019 |archive-date=June 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190606135301/https://remezcla.com/music/anuel-aa-ivy-queen-reina-de-reggaeton/ |url-status=live }} Followers on Instagram speculated about why he made the comments. Ivy Queen responded with comments about where she came from and how she was a pioneer, paving the way for other women to follow.{{cite news|last1=Fernandez|first1=Suzette|date=April 9, 2019|title=Anuel AA se enfrenta a Ivy Queen tras nombrar reina del reggaetón a Karol G|language=es|trans-title=Anuel AA faces Ivy Queen after naming Karol G the Queen of Reggaeton|url=https://larepublica.pe/espectaculos/1445357-anuel-aa-e-ivy-queen-pelean-instagram-le-dijo-reina-reggaeton-karol-g-trap-youtube|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190828123419/https://larepublica.pe/espectaculos/1445357-anuel-aa-e-ivy-queen-pelean-instagram-le-dijo-reina-reggaeton-karol-g-trap-youtube/|archive-date=August 28, 2019|website=La República|access-date=April 21, 2019}}
In December 2023, a feud against Anuel AA and Arcángel would start after the latter released "Feliz Navidad 8", which is a diss track against Anuel, Rochy RD and Ozuna. The possible reason for the release of track is due to Anuel ending his business relationship with his longtime manager Frabián Eli, who is Arcángel's brother-in-law.{{cite magazine|last=Villa|first=Lucas|title=Arcángel Releases Tiraera Against Anuel AA, Rochy RD & Ozuna – We Explain|url=https://remezcla.com/music/arcangel-releases-tiraera-against-anuel-aa-rochy-rd-ozuna-we-explain/?amp|date=December 11, 2023|access-date=December 21, 2023|magazine=Remezcla}} Anuel responded with the release of the diss track "Glock, Glock, Glock", where he mentions that without Bad Bunny, Arcángel cannot make a hit single. Arcángel responded again with another diss track, "El Narcan", which is titled after the substance of the same name. The lyrics claim that Anuel has substance abuse issues.{{cite magazine|last=Villa|first=Lucas|title=LISTEN: Anuel AA & Arcángel Keep Beef Going With 2 New Diss Tracks|url=https://remezcla.com/music/listen-anuel-aa-arcangel-keep-beef-going-with-2-new-diss-tracks/?amp|date=December 18, 2023|access-date=December 21, 2023|magazine=Remezcla}} Anuel responded again with a second diss track "Arcángel Es Chota", a song where Karol G and Cosculluela are again mentioned and, in the lyrics, mentions Arcángel's arrest in 2019 for domestic battery. Also responding to Arcángel again through an Instagram post, Anuel claims that nobody noticed that he released his album, Sentimiento, Elegancia y Más Maldad, adding that "[he's] waiting for Bad Bunny to collaborate with him to revive his career."{{cite magazine|last=Villa|first=Lucas|title=Anuel AA & Arcángel's Tiraera Saga Continues – & Even Karol G Gets Dragged In|url=https://remezcla.com/music/anuel-aa-arcangels-tiraera-saga-continues-even-karol-g-gets-dragged-in/?amp|date=December 20, 2023|access-date=December 21, 2023|magazine=Remezcla}} Arcángel would release a third diss track titled "3 a 0", where he mentions Anuel's ex-partner Yailin La Más Viral and defends Karol G and Feid in the track.{{cite web|title='3 a 0': la tercera y última tiradera de Arcángel a Anuel AA|url=https://mixradio.co/noticias/3-a-0-la-tercera-y-ultima-tiradera-de-arcangel-a-anuel-aa/|date=December 28, 2023|access-date=February 25, 2024|website=Mixradio FM}}
Personal life
= Relationships =
Anuel AA has a son named Pablo Anuel,{{cite web|url=https://eldiariony.com/2019/10/18/anuel-aa-confiesa-que-karol-g-salvo-la-relacion-con-su-hijo/|title=Anuel AA confiesa que Karol G salvó la relación con su hijo|work=El Diario La Prensa|language=es|date=October 18, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2019|archive-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224003253/https://eldiariony.com/2019/10/18/anuel-aa-confiesa-que-karol-g-salvo-la-relacion-con-su-hijo/|url-status=live}} a daughter named Gianella, and a daughter with his ex-wife, Yailin La Más Viral, named Cattleya.{{cite web |last1=Cortés |first1=Gabriela |title=¡Bienvenida Cattleya! Ya nació la bebé de Anuel AA |url=https://www.hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20230314343650/anuel-aa-nacimiento-bebe-yailin-cattleya-fotos/ |website=¡Hola! |access-date=2023-03-14 |language=es-US |date=2023-03-14 |archive-date=March 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314172738/https://www.hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20230314343650/anuel-aa-nacimiento-bebe-yailin-cattleya-fotos/ |url-status=live }}
Anuel AA met Colombian singer Karol G in August 2018 on the set of the music video for their song "Culpables", a month after his release from prison.{{cite web|url=https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a27338484/karol-g-anuel-aa-relationship-timeline/|title=Inside Karol G and Anuel AA's Whirlwind Relationship|work=Oprah Magazine|last=Fernandez|first=Celia|date=May 2, 2019|access-date=April 16, 2020|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302225711/https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a27338484/karol-g-anuel-aa-relationship-timeline/|url-status=live}} In January 2019, Anuel AA and Karol G confirmed their relationship. On April 25, 2019, Karol G arrived at the Billboard Latin Music Awards wearing a "massive" diamond ring, confirming the couple's engagement. In March 2021, it was reported that the couple ended their relationship after two years of dating.
In early 2022, Gazmey confirmed his relationship with Dominican rapper Yailin La Más Viral. In June 2022, the couple got married.{{Cite web |last=Meré |first=Ashbya |title=Anuel AA y Yailin La Más Viral se casaron por lo civil: esto es lo que sabemos |url=https://www.univision.com/famosos/anuel-aa-y-yailin-la-mas-viral-se-casaron-civil |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=Univision |language=es-US |date=2022-06-10 |archive-date=June 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220611003725/https://www.univision.com/famosos/anuel-aa-y-yailin-la-mas-viral-se-casaron-civil |url-status=live }} In February 2023, the couple announced their separation.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-09 |title=Anuel AA confirma que se ha separado de su esposa Yailin |url=https://www.hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20230209342541/anuel-aa-yailin-separacion-embarazo-bebe/ |access-date=2023-02-11 |website=¡Hola! |language=es-US |last=Cortés |first=Gabriela |archive-date=February 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211131248/https://www.hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20230209342541/anuel-aa-yailin-separacion-embarazo-bebe/ |url-status=live }}
As of mid 2023, Anuel has been dating Venezuelan Laury Saavedra. In 2024, they announced via Instagram that they were expecting their first child together and it was revealed to be a girl. On January 23, 2025, Anuel AA becomes a father for the fourth time alongside Laury Saavedra, his daughter was born.{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2025 |title=Anuel AA becomes a father for the fourth time alongside Laury Saavedra: This is how he introduced his daughter Emmaluna |url=https://en.cibercuba.com/noticias/2025-01-23-u198484-e-198484-s27065-nid295967-anuel-aa-convierte-padre-cuarta-vez-junto-laury |website=en.cibercuba.com}}
= Politics =
Anuel AA accepted the invitation of the former President of the United States Donald Trump to participate and support his 2024 presidential campaign in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
= Legal issues =
Anuel AA was arrested and held in the Metropolitan Detention Center, Guaynabo, on April 3, 2016, with three companions when police found three pistols including one stolen, nine magazines, and 152 bullets. He signed a plea deal, accepting a 30-month sentence in federal prison, on gun possession charges.{{cite news|date=May 15, 2018|title=Anuel AA: El cantante de trap salió de la cárcel tras cumplir 30 meses de condena|language=es|trans-title=Anuel AA: The trap singer was released from prison after serving a 30 month sentence|website=El Heraldo|url=https://elheraldo.hn/entretenimiento/1177651-466/anuel-aa-el-cantante-de-trap-sali%C3%B3-de-la-c%C3%A1rcel-tras-cumplir|access-date=December 29, 2018|archive-date=December 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229123423/https://www.elheraldo.hn/entretenimiento/1177651-466/anuel-aa-el-cantante-de-trap-sali%C3%B3-de-la-c%C3%A1rcel-tras-cumplir|url-status=live}} Following his arrest, the #FreeAnuel movement became popular among his fans as he continued to release tracks from prison by recording his voice over the phone.
While incarcerated, Anuel AA spent 90 days in solitary confinement following an incident with another inmate. During his trial, he stated that the lyrics in his music did not represent his true character. The presiding judge Aida Delgado-Colón said she had never heard any of his songs.{{Cite news|first1=Istra|last1=Pacheco|url=http://www.primerahora.com/noticias/policia-tribunales/nota/anuelaasentenciadoa30mesesdecarcel-1231090/|title=Anuel AA sentenciado a 30 meses de cárcel|date=June 19, 2017|access-date=September 11, 2018|language=es|trans-title=Anuel AA sentenced to 30 months in prison|work=Primera Hora|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912164514/http://www.primerahora.com/noticias/policia-tribunales/nota/anuelaasentenciadoa30mesesdecarcel-1231090/|url-status=live}} In March 2018, Anuel AA was released from federal prison into a state prison in Miami. During this time, he told Billboard that while imprisoned, he listened to the radio and kept up with what was happening in the streets to draw inspiration for his songwriting.{{Cite news|url=http://remezcla.com/lists/music/anuel-aa-billboard-trap-kingz-interview-entrevista/|title=Anuel AA Opens Up About His Time in Prison in First Interviews After His Release|last=Herrera|first=Isabelia|date=July 18, 2018|work=Remezcla|access-date=September 11, 2018|archive-date=September 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191440/http://remezcla.com/lists/music/anuel-aa-billboard-trap-kingz-interview-entrevista/|url-status=live}} Anuel also claims that during his time in prison he started reading the Bible for the first time and realizing that “his talent and blessings came from God”.{{Cite web |date=2020-05-29 |title=Anuel AA Breaks Free |url=https://www.vibe.com/features/digital-covers/anuel-aa-vibe-viva-cover-story-681062/ |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=VIBE.com}}
= NFTs =
On June 10, 2022, it was reported that Anuel AA would be entering the NFT space by launching his own NFT collection making him one of the first Latin rappers in history to do so.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-10 |title=Rapper Anuel AA Joins the List of Celebrities to Launch an NFT Collection |url=https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/06/10/anuel-aa-nft-collection/ |access-date=2022-06-13 |website=Digital Music News |language=en-US |archive-date=June 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612212235/https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2022/06/10/anuel-aa-nft-collection/ |url-status=live }} He is also the first Latin artist to collaborate with the UFC promoting a sports conceptual album.
The rapper's NFT collection will be made up of physical assets along with exclusive real life experiences such as limited edition merchandise, access to album release parties, studio visits and listening sessions.
Discography
{{Main|Anuel AA discography}}
Solo studio albums
- Real Hasta la Muerte (2018)
- Emmanuel (2020)
- Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren (2021)
- LLNM2 (2022)
- Real Hasta la Muerte 2 (2025)
Collaborative studio albums
- Los Dioses (with Ozuna, 2021)
Tours
- Real Hasta la Muerte Tour (2018–2019)
- Culpables Tour (with Karol G) (2019)
- Emmanuel Tour (2019–2020)
- Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren Tour (2022–2023){{efn|The tour was titled Legends Never Die Tour in English-speaking countries.}}
- Rompecorazones Tour (2023)
- Europe Tour (2024){{Cite web |title=GIRA POR EUROPA 2024 🔥 |url=https://www.instagram.com/anuelworldtour/p/C6U1USwtiQU/ |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=www.instagram.com}}
- Real Hasta la Muerte 2 Tour (2024–2025)
Filmography
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
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| 2021–2022
| 30 Days with: Anuel | Himself | style="text-align:center;" |{{cite AV media |people=Anuel AA |date=December 29, 2021 |title=30 Days With: Anuel |language=es |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67Ea3JOnRMwrgn59d7w_ZGbz5y3pAog0 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |via=YouTube |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009175907/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL67Ea3JOnRMwrgn59d7w_ZGbz5y3pAog0 |url-status=live }} |
Awards and nominations
Notes
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References
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External links
{{Portal|Puerto Rico|Latin music}}
- {{Official website}}
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