Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz is a famous name in the rapping world, aka Rauw Alejandro, a Puerto Rican singer and rapper. He is also called the “King of Modern Reggaeton” and is part of the new wave of Puerto Rican urban artists.
| Born | January 10, 1993 (age 31 years), San Juan, Puerto Rico |
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| Height | 1.73 m |
| Full Name | Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz |
| Nationality | American, Puerto Rican |
| Awards | Full list |
Rauw Alejandro, real name is Raúl Alejandro Ocasio Ruiz, was born on January 10, 1993, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He spends his early life in the towns of Canóvanas and Carolina. After completing high school, he continued his higher education and enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico.
After graduation, Rauw decided to have a music career, and his music journey began in 2014 by sharing his songs on SoundCloud, a popular platform for new artists. His first big project was a mixtape called ‘Punto de Equilibrio”, which he released in November 2016; this mixtape helped him alot to gain recognition and make a name in the music industry.
He officially started his music career by releasing his debut album, “Afrodisíaco”, in November 2020. This album portrays his unique style and solidifies his place in the reggaeton genre. His 2nd studio album, “Vice Versa.” was released in 2021 and included the hit single “Todo de Ti”, which became very popular and stands high on the music billboards.
Rauw collaborated with Colombian superstar Shakira in April 2022 on the song “Te Felicito,” this collab was one of his most successful projects, reaching a broad audience and earning him more fans and followers.
His Cosa Nuestra album under Sony Music Entertainment was released on November 15, 2024. It features 18 tracks and collaboration with well-known artists like Laura Pausini, Romeo Santos and Bad Bunny, blending genres such as salsa and reggaeton.
As Rauw Alejandro is a talented and exceptional rapper and singer, he has won two Latin Grammy Awards, two Billboard Latin Awards and an iHeart Radio Music Award. His music style stands him out among other pop-influenced reggaeton artists. His music style combines Latin R&B, reggaeton, rhythmic pop and ballads. He succeeded as he was influenced by legends like Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson and by artists like Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee and Chris Brown.
Rauw began dating Spanish singer Rosalia in late 2019 and made their relationship officially public in Sep 2021; they collaborated on his debut album. In March 2023, they announced a joint EP titled RR and then got engaged on March 24, 2023, but sadly, on July 25 2023, they called off their engagement.
Rauw Alejandro has gathered considerable worth through his fantastic career, and his net worth is around $6 million. That reflects hus success as a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, driven by music sales, streaming, live performances, concerts, collaborations, investments and endorsements.
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