Anuel AA

Anuel AA, born Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago on November 26, 1992, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer who has become one of the most influential figures in Latin trap and reggaeton. Growing up in a musical family — his father Jose Gazmey was a vice president at A&R for Sony Music — Anuel was exposed to the music industry from a young age. He began releasing music on SoundCloud in the early 2010s, quickly gaining a following in the Latin urban music scene.

Anuel’s early career was marked by both rapid rise and controversy. His raw, street-oriented lyrics and aggressive delivery set him apart in the Latin trap genre. However, in 2016, he was arrested on federal firearms charges and sentenced to 30 months in prison. Rather than ending his career, his time in prison only amplified his legend. Fans and fellow artists rallied around him, and his previously released music continued to gain streams. The phrase “Free Anuel” became a rallying cry across Latin music.

Upon his release in 2018, Anuel AA exploded into mainstream success. His debut album “Real Hasta la Muerte” debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. He followed with a string of massive collaborations with artists including Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, and Karol G, with whom he also had a high-profile romantic relationship. Hits like “China,” “Secreto,” and “Dictadura” cemented his status as a top-tier Latin music artist.

As of 2026, Anuel AA’s net worth is estimated at $20 million. His wealth comes from album sales, streaming revenue that numbers in the tens of billions, sold-out arena tours across Latin America, the United States, and Europe, and lucrative endorsement deals. Despite personal controversies and public feuds, Anuel AA remains one of the most commercially successful Latin artists of his generation, consistently delivering chart-topping music.