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Maluma through the years: The Colombian singer's best career moments

Pamela Avila
Jan. 28, 2022Updated Aug. 11, 2025, 1:50 p.m. ET
It's Maluma, baby! Born Juan Luis Londoño Arias, the Colombian singer burst onto the scene with his debut album "Magia" in 2012. But it wasn't until he released 2015's "Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy" that Maluma dominated the reggaeton and Latin pop charts. Since then, he's gone on to release three more studio albums with great success: 2018's "F.A.M.E.", 2019's "11:11" and 2020's "Papi Juancho." The global superstar has collaborated with artists including The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and Ricky Martin. Maluma hasn't been one to shy away from trying new sounds or career paths. The singer is starring alongside JLo in upcoming Hollywood movie, "Marry Me," voiced a character in Disney's "Encanto," and has become a fashion mogul in his own right. Scroll through for some of Maluma's career highlights.
It's Maluma, baby!  

Born Juan Luis Londoño Arias, the Colombian singer burst onto the scene with his debut album "Magia" in 2012. But it wasn't until he released 2015's "Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy" that Maluma dominated the reggaeton and Latin pop charts. Since then, he's gone on to release three more studio albums with great success: 2018's "F.A.M.E.", 2019's "11:11" and 2020's "Papi Juancho." The global superstar has collaborated with artists including The Weeknd, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and Ricky Martin.

Maluma hasn't been one to shy away from trying new sounds or career paths. The singer is starring alongside JLo in upcoming Hollywood movie, "Marry Me," voiced a character in Disney's "Encanto," and has become a fashion mogul in his own right. 

Scroll through for some of Maluma's career highlights. 
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In May 2025, Maluma attended the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
In May 2025, Maluma attended the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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In June 2024, Maluma walked the runway during Vogue World: Paris at Place Vendome on June 23, 2024.
In June 2024, Maluma walked the runway during Vogue World: Paris at Place Vendome on June 23, 2024.
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In February 2024, Maluma performed live from the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for SiriusXM and Pandora on Feb. 8, 2024.
In February 2024, Maluma performed live from the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas for SiriusXM and Pandora on Feb. 8, 2024.
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Earlier that month, Maluma joined Christina Aguilera to present the Grammy Award for best música urbana album in Los Angeles.
Earlier that month, Maluma joined Christina Aguilera to present the Grammy Award for best música urbana album in Los Angeles.
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In December 2021, Maluma stepped out in Miami looking cozy and pretty in pink wearing Chanel to celebrate Five Echoes By Es Devlin in the Miami Design District.
In December 2021, Maluma stepped out in Miami looking cozy and pretty in pink wearing Chanel to celebrate Five Echoes By Es Devlin in the Miami Design District. 
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In November 2021, Maluma performed overseas during the MTV EMAs in Budapest, Hungary.
In November 2021, Maluma performed overseas during the MTV EMAs in Budapest, Hungary. 
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Maluma keeps on racking up the awards. In November 2021, he won the Best Latin Awards during the MTV EMA ' s in Budapest, Hungary. The Colombian singer showed up rocking an all-leather fit.
Maluma keeps on racking up the awards. In November 2021, he won the Best Latin Awards during the MTV EMA's in Budapest, Hungary. The Colombian singer showed up rocking an all-leather fit. 
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During his award acceptance speech , Maluma said he was " proud to be Latin, " adding that it ' s been a " tough trip " to getting to this point in his career. " I want to say thank you to my team, my mom who ' s watching right now. Te amo. "
During his award acceptance speech, Maluma said he was "proud to be Latin," adding that it's been a "tough trip" to getting to this point in his career. "I want to say thank you to my team, my mom who's watching right now. Te amo." 
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During a November 2021 press conference in Medell í n, Colombia, Maluma announced his 2022 concert in his hometown, the so-called " Papi Juancho Maluma World Tour: Medell í n en el Mapa. "
During a November 2021 press conference in Medellín, Colombia, Maluma announced his 2022 concert in his hometown, the so-called "Papi Juancho Maluma World Tour: Medellín en el Mapa." 
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" Pretty boy, dirty boy " or cowboy? The Medell í n-bred singer made his second appearance at the Met Gala steps on Sept. 13, 2021. Maluma wore an all-red Versace outfit, accessorizing the leather look with a bejeweled glove. " Tonight I feel like a vampire cowboy, " he told Entertainment Tonight . The singer made his Met Gala debut in 2019.
"Pretty boy, dirty boy" or cowboy? The Medellín-bred singer made his second appearance at the Met Gala steps on Sept. 13, 2021. Maluma wore an all-red Versace outfit, accessorizing the leather look with a bejeweled glove. "Tonight I feel like a vampire cowboy," he told Entertainment Tonight. The singer made his Met Gala debut in 2019. 
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In 2021, Maluma performed alongside Anitta (center, in purple), Wisin (far left), and Myke Towers (right) on April 15 at the Latin American Music Awards. That night, Maluma was also nominated for artist of the year, song of the year ( " Haw á i " featuring The Weekend), favorite male artist, and favorite urban song (again for the " Haw á i " remix), but left home empty handed.
In 2021, Maluma performed alongside Anitta (center, in purple), Wisin (far left), and Myke Towers (right) on April 15 at the Latin American Music Awards. That night, Maluma was also nominated for artist of the year, song of the year ("Hawái" featuring The Weekend), favorite male artist, and favorite urban song (again for the "Hawái" remix), but left home empty handed. 
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In 2021, Maluma attended Univision ' s 33rd edition of Premio Lo Nuestro, where he accepted the award for pop song of the year for " ADMV. " The chart-topping artist was nominated in 10 different categories that night, including artist of the year and album of the year. He also performed a medley of " Haw á i " and two tracks from his " #7DJ (7 D í as en Jamaica) " album.
In 2021, Maluma attended Univision's 33rd edition of Premio Lo Nuestro, where he accepted the award for pop song of the year for "ADMV." The chart-topping artist was nominated in 10 different categories that night, including artist of the year and album of the year. He also performed a medley of "Hawái" and two tracks from his "#7DJ  (7 Días en Jamaica)" album.
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In 2020, Maluma teamed up with The Weeknd to release a remix of his hit single " Haw á i " with an accompanying music video . The catchy tune topped the Billboard Hot Latin charts for nine weeks consecutively, marking Maluma ' s first No. 1 hit on the chart.
In 2020, Maluma teamed up with The Weeknd to release a remix of his hit single "Hawái" with an accompanying music video. The catchy tune topped the Billboard Hot Latin charts for nine weeks consecutively, marking Maluma's first No. 1 hit on the chart. 
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In 2020, " Marry Me " co-stars took to the stage during the American Music Awards. JLo and Maluma performed " Pa ' Ti " and " Lonely, " from the " Marry Me " soundtrack. Of his performance, Maluma said it felt " great " to make his AMA ' s debut. More than that, he told Rolling Stone it was an even more unforgettable experience " because I ' m going to perform with Jennifer Lopez. We all know that she ’ s such a superstar and being part of her performance is going to be amazing. "
In 2020, "Marry Me" co-stars took to the stage during the American Music Awards. JLo and Maluma performed "Pa' Ti" and "Lonely," from the "Marry Me" soundtrack. 

Of his performance, Maluma said it felt "great" to make his AMA's debut. More than that, he told Rolling Stone it was an even more unforgettable experience "because I'm going to perform with Jennifer Lopez. We all know that she’s such a superstar and being part of her performance is going to be amazing." 
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In 2019, Maluma attended the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and was nominated for top Latin album for " F.A.M.E. "
In 2019, Maluma attended the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas and was nominated for top Latin album for "F.A.M.E." 
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That same night, Maluma and Madonna turned up the heat on stage as they performed their Spanglish collaboration " Medell í n. " The two have also collaborated on " Soltera " from Maluma ' s " 11:11 " album.
That same night, Maluma and Madonna turned up the heat on stage as they performed their Spanglish collaboration "Medellín." The two have also collaborated on "Soltera" from Maluma's "11:11" album. 
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In 2019, Maluma performed in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sept. 14.
In 2019, Maluma performed in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sept. 14. 
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Maluma has also received a coveted invitation to Heidi Klum ' s Halloween Party. Pictured here looking stylish, the singer attended the party in 2019 in New York City. Of his ever-evolving fashion style, Maluma told GQ magazine : " If you look back over the years, you can see that. And it will continue to evolve – I don ’ t want to become complacent with it. I want to always have fun with what I ’ m wearing, and there will always be an essence of me that shines through, but it will always look a little different. "
Maluma has also received a coveted invitation to Heidi Klum's Halloween Party. Pictured here looking stylish, the singer attended the party in 2019 in New York City. 

Of his ever-evolving fashion style, Maluma told GQ magazine: "If you look back over the years, you can see that. And it will continue to evolve – I don’t want to become complacent with it. I want to always have fun with what I’m wearing, and there will always be an essence of me that shines through, but it will always look a little different." 
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In 2018, Maluma took home his first Latin Grammy after being snubbed from the 2017 awards show. The "Felices Los 4" singer took home the honor for best contemporary pop album. "This seems like a dream. The people who know me, know that I have worked really hard for this," Maluma said while accepting the award at the time . "I want to dedicate this, especially, to my team who are here with me. My family, my parents who are watching me and couldn't be here. Mom, it was hard but we made it. Dreaming is worth it."
In 2018, Maluma took home his first Latin Grammy after being snubbed from the 2017 awards show. The "Felices Los 4" singer took home the honor for best contemporary pop album. 

"This seems like a dream. The people who know me, know that I have worked really hard for this," Maluma said while accepting the award at the time. "I want to dedicate this, especially, to my team who are here with me. My family, my parents who are watching me and couldn't be here. Mom, it was hard but we made it. Dreaming is worth it."
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In 2018, Maluma embarked on his second concert tour to promote his third studio album " F.A.M.E. " On April 7, Maluma invited Ricky Martin to the stage while performing at the Los Angeles leg of his tour at The Forum.
In 2018, Maluma embarked on his second concert tour to promote his third studio album "F.A.M.E." On April 7, Maluma invited Ricky Martin to the stage while performing at the Los Angeles leg of his tour at The Forum. 
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During the Los Vegas leg of his 2018 " F.A.M.E " tour, Maluma put on a stellar performance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
During the Los Vegas leg of his 2018 "F.A.M.E" tour, Maluma put on a stellar performance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. 
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In 2018, amid touring, Maluma took the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed "Felices Los 4."
In 2018, amid touring, Maluma took the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, where he performed "Felices Los 4." 
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