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Residente, born on February 23, 1978 in Hato Rey, United States, is a singer, songwriter and rapper. As of 2026, Residente is 48 years old. Awards on record include Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song (2007), Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album (2011, 2017), Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year (2009) and 4 more. Credited works include Latinoamérica.
My Take
To me, Residente is far more than a rapper, he is a poet who can land a punch with words. Born René Pérez Joglar in Puerto Rico, he led Calle 13 to a wall of Latin Grammys before going solo in 2015, and a track like Latinoamérica reads like the soul of an entire continent set to a beat. What I admire most is the range, that he carries the weight of a philanthropist and film director alongside the music. He channels both rage and tenderness without flinching, and that kind of backbone is exactly what I want from an artist.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Residente
- Name (Japanese)
- レシデンテ
- Reading
- れしでんて
- Born
- February 23, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Hato Rey, United States
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / rapper / philanthropist / film director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song
- 2011 Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album
- 2009 Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year
- 2009 Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song
- 2017 Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album
- 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year
- 2020 Latin Grammy Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop Song
- 2022 Latin Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Latinoamérica | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://residente.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/residente/
- Xhttps://x.com/Residente
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residente
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2062208
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Residente born?
Born February 23, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Residente from?
Residente is from Hato Rey, United States.
What does Residente do?
Residente works as singer, songwriter, rapper, philanthropist, film director.
What is Residente known for?
Notable works include Latinoamérica.
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