Farruko

Farruko began his career in 2009. He credits Myspace with helping him create a fan base that would eventually result in him becoming a popular singer.{{cite news |last1=Gomez |first1=Luis |title=Interview: Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Farruko eyeing U.S. market |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |access-date=May 30, 2018 |publisher=Chicago Tribune |date=August 18, 2015 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612173922/http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-farruko-visionary-reggaeton-interview-20150818-column.html |url-status=live }} In 2011, Farruko appears on a song with José Feliciano called "Su Hija Me Gusta".{{cite web|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|title=Farruko: "Un honor grabar con Feliciano" - Hoy Digital|date=November 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111115162826/http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2011/10/12/397068/Farruko-Un-honor-grabar-con-Feliciano|archive-date=November 15, 2011}} As his style developed he typically directed his music to younger people and relationships. As his songs grew in popularity online, Puerto Rican radio stations picked up on the internet hype and began to broadcast Farruko to a wider audience, solidifying his presence in the reggaeton scene.

Farruko was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2012.{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|title=Latin Grammy Awards 2012 Full List of Nominees|last1=Romero|first1=Angie|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=May 30, 2018|work=ABC News|archive-date=July 7, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005942/https://abcnews.go.com/ABC_Univision/Entertainment/latin-grammy-awards-2012-full-list-nominees/story?id=17320033|url-status=live}} In the summer of 2014, Farruko's hit songs, "Passion Whine" and "6 AM", both with J Balvin, "6 AM" changed Farruko's career for the best, both songs reached spots 1 and 2, respectively."Passion Whine" ranked on the Top Latin Songs list, published by Monitor Latino, for 26 consecutive weeks. The song "6 AM" earned Farruko nominations at Premios Juventud for Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "6 AM" and Best Urban Song at the 15th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

He has been the lead singer or featured on top performing songs including "Krippy Kush", "Inolvidable", "Quiéreme", and "Calma" (remix).{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|title=Pedro Capó Talks 'Calma' Success, Teaming With Farruko and Alicia Keys, & Landing His First Hot 100 Hit|website=MSN|access-date=June 12, 2019|archive-date=December 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211132526/https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/pedro-cap-c3-b3-talks-calma-success-teaming-with-farruko-and-alicia-keys-26-landing-his-first-hot-100-hit/ar-AACofGC|url-status=live}} Farruko has collaborated with many artists including Bad Bunny,{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|title=Farruko & Bad Bunny's 'La Cartera' Video: Watch|date=September 25, 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131443/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8531391/farruko-bad-bunny-la-cartera-video|url-status=live}} J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Travis Scott, Ricky Martin, and Wisin & Yandel.

In 2014, Farruko and his manager, Franklin Martínez, cofounded the music label, Carbon Fiber Music, which as of 2022 has 9 artists signed to the music label.

On June 24, 2021, Farruko released his hit single "Pepas", which has over 1 billion streams on Spotify. The song is a mixture of tribal guarachero and reggaeton.

On February 12, 2022, during a performance at the FTX Arena in Miami, Farruko stopped the concert to give a speech, in which he devoted himself to preaching about God, expressing his problems and asking forgiveness for the lyrics of some of his songs.{{cite web | last=Licon | first=Adriana Gomez | title=Reggaeton star Farruko roils fans by preaching about God | website=Yahoo! | date=February 17, 2022 | url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | access-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-date=February 18, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218210424/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggaeton-star-farruko-roils-fans-185633893.html | url-status=live }} Responding to complaint of fans, Farruko replied that "Farru is retired and Carlos is here now" and that they will refund the money of dissatisfied attendees.{{cite news |first=Isabella |last=Vega |title=Farruko Announces Retirement, Turns Latest Show into Sunday Service |url=https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |access-date=March 17, 2022 |work=Remezcla |date=February 14, 2022 |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215045743/https://remezcla.com/music/farruko-announces-retirement-turns-latest-show-into-sunday-service/ |url-status=live }} However, Farruko did not actually retire and resumed performing in May 2023.{{cite web |title=Lineup |url=https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |website=2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival |date=January 13, 2023 |access-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-date=January 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130175123/https://www.jazzandheritage.org/new-orleans-jazz-heritage-festival-2023-lineup-announcement/ |url-status=live }}

In 2024, he began releasing music with Christian-based lyrics.

On April 3, 2018, Farruko was arrested in Puerto Rico, accused of hiding $52,000 in undeclared cash in shoes and luggage when returning from the Dominican Republic for which he was required to do three years of probation.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|title=Judge Orders Three Years Probation for Farruko|date=June 13, 2019|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131441/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8515851/judge-orders-three-years-probation-farruko|url-status=live}} As of 2017, he had a net worth of $3 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|title=Richest Reggaeton Artists: 15 Urban Music Singers with Fat Bank Accounts and Fit Bodies|work=Latin Times|author=Gomez, Shirley|date=July 18, 2017|publisher=Newsweek Media Group|access-date=May 22, 2019|archive-date=November 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122154845/https://www.latintimes.com/richest-reggaeton-artists-15-urban-music-singers-fat-bank-accounts-and-fit-bodies-420781|url-status=live}}

Farruko became a Christian in 2022. He spoke about his faith in an interview in the same year with Rolling Stone magazine: 'Look, I’m a human who was falling, who wasn’t doing the right thing. Now I got up and I’m strong, and you can, too.' He also spoke about how his faith helped him reconcile with his family.{{cite web |last1=Lopez |first1=Julyssa |title=Farruko on God, Fame, and Life After ‘Pepas’ |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/farruko-pepas-god-new-music-1234594021/ |website=Rolling Stone |access-date=19 April 2024 |date=1 October 2022}}

• 2010–2011: El Talento del Bloque Tour
• 2012: TMPR Tour
• 2013: El Imperio Nazza: Farruko Edition Tour
• 2015: Los Menores Tour Bus
• 2016: Visionary World Tour
• 2017: TrapXFicante Tour
• 2019: Gangalee Tour{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8549072/farruko-gangalee-tour-miami-concert-recap|title=Gangalee Tour 2020: Highlights From Farruko's Miami Concert|date=January 26, 2020|magazine=Billboard|access-date=March 3, 2020|archive-date=March 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200303131445/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/8549072/farruko-gangalee-tour-miami-concert-recap|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Farruko discography}}

• El Talento del Bloque (2010)
• The Most Powerful Rookie (2012)
• Farruko Presenta: Los Menores (2014)
• Visionary (2015)
• TrapXFicante (2017)
• Gangalee (2019)
• En Letra de Otro (2019)
• La 167 (2021)
• Cvrbon Vrmor (C_DE: G_D.O.N.) (2024)

{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Farruko}}

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