What is Anuel AA's Net Worth?
Anuel AA is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer with a net worth of $20 million. He rose to prominence following the release of his 2018 debut album, "Real Hasta la Muerte," which he recorded entirely while incarcerated. His success escalated with hit songs such as "China" and "Me Gusta" and albums like "Emmanuel" and "Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren." Despite his success, Anuel AA's journey has been marked by legal troubles, controversial statements, and feuds with other rappers like Ivy Queen, Cosculluela, and 6ix9ine.
Early Life
Born as Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago on November 26, 1992, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Anuel AA comes from a diverse background, with a black Puerto Rican father and a white Puerto Rican mother. His father, José, was the vice president of the Puerto Rican division of Sony Music Entertainment's A&R department, which inspired Gazmey Santiago to pursue a career in music. He began recording music at the age of 14.
Career Beginnings
Starting in 2010, Gazmey Santiago posted his music online, gradually gaining a following. His talent caught the attention of rapper Rick Ross, who signed him to the Latin division of Maybach Music Group under the name Anuel AA. He released his debut mixtape, "Real Hasta la Muerte," in early 2016.
Commercial Breakthrough
While serving a prison sentence for illegal firearm possession in 2016, Anuel AA saw the Latin trap genre gaining popularity. Seizing the moment, he recorded his first album during his incarceration. The album, sharing the title "Real Hasta la Muerte," was released on the day of his release in the summer of 2018. It was a commercial and critical success, reaching number 42 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Top Latin Albums chart.
Further Albums
Anuel AA's second album, "Emmanuel," was released in 2020 and included the hit single "China," a collaboration with Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna, and J Balvin. The double album featured 22 tracks and appearances by Bad Bunny, Travis Barker, Lil Wayne, and Farruko. "Emmanuel" was another commercial hit, peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 and topping the Top Latin Albums chart. Although announcing his retirement, he returned in early 2021 with "Los Dioses," a collaboration with Ozuna, and later in the year released his third solo album, "Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren," which topped the Top Latin Albums chart once again. In late 2022, he released "LLNM2," featuring artists like Omega, DaBaby, Nicky Jam, and Jowell & Randy.
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Other Collaborations and Singles
Anuel AA has teamed up with many artists on various chart-topping singles. His notable hits include "Adicto," with Tainy and Ozuna; "Me Gusta," with Shakira; "Medusa," with Jhayco and J Balvin; "No Me Ame," with Rvssian and Juice Wrld; "Don Don," with Daddy Yankee and Kendo Kaponi; "Location," with Karol G and J Balvin; and "Ley Seca," with Jhayco. As a featured artist, his top-charting singles include 6ix9ine's "Bebe" and "Mala," the remix of Brytiago and Darell's "Asesina," and the remix of Ozuna's "Baila Baila Baila."
Style and Influences
Considered a pioneer of Latin trap music, Anuel AA's style incorporates a gritty reggaeton sound with lyrics that focus on themes of sex and crime. His musical influences include Tupac Shakur, Meek Mill, Gucci Mane, and Zacarías Ferreíra.
Feuds
Anuel AA is known for his numerous feuds within the Latin rap community, involving artists like Cosculluela, Ivy Queen, and even his collaborator 6ix9ine.
Imprisonment
In spring 2016, Anuel AA was arrested along with three companions for possessing three pistols, one of which was stolen, and 152 bullets. He took a plea deal and received a 30-month federal prison sentence. During his sentence, he was placed in solitary confinement for 90 days following an altercation with another inmate. Initially imprisoned in Puerto Rico, he was later transferred to a state prison in Miami in early 2018. He recorded his entire debut album while incarcerated.
Personal Life
Anuel AA was previously married to Astrid Cuevas, with whom he has a son named Pablo. He also has a daughter named Gianella from his relationship with Colombian model Melissa Vallecilla, and another daughter named Cattleya from his marriage to Dominican rapper Yailin La Más Viral, whom he divorced in 2023. Additionally, Anuel AA dated Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G for two years.
