Arcángel Net Worth

What is Arcángel's Net Worth?

Arcángel is a rapper and singer-songwriter who has a net worth of $20 million. Arcángel, born Austin Agustín Santos, is a Dominican-American reggaeton singer, rapper, and songwriter who became one of the defining figures of Latin urban music in the 2000s and 2010s. He first gained recognition as part of the duo Arcángel & De La Ghetto, which helped popularize the fusion of hip-hop, reggaeton, and R&B in Puerto Rico's vibrant music scene. After the duo split in 2007, Arcángel launched a successful solo career with the album "La Maravilla," showcasing his melodic flow, emotional lyrics, and versatility across reggaeton, trap, and Latin pop.

Throughout his career, Arcángel has released numerous studio albums and collaborations with top artists such as Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Farruko, and De La Ghetto. His major projects include "Sentimiento, Elegancia y Maldad" (2013), "Los Favoritos" (2015 and 2020), and "Sr. Santos" (2022), the latter dedicated to his late brother Justin Santos. Known for hits like "Me Prefieres a Mí," "Hace Mucho Tiempo," "Sigues con Él," and "Tussi," he helped shape Latin trap's mainstream rise while maintaining deep roots in classic reggaeton.

Arcángel's longevity stems from his ability to adapt to evolving sounds without losing his lyrical edge or street-poetic authenticity. With over two decades in the industry, he remains one of reggaeton's most respected voices—an artist whose catalog bridges old-school flow and modern innovation, influencing a generation of Latin urban performers who followed his trail.

Early Life 

Arcángel, whose real name is Austin Agustín Santos, was born on December 23, 1985, in New York City to Dominican parents. In his early adolescence, he moved with his family to Puerto Rico, where he grew up in Villa Palmeras, Santurce. Influenced by his mother Carmen Rosa, a former member of the all-female merengue group Las Chicas del Can, Agustín Santos got into music early on in life. He was also heavily inspired by Puerto Rican rappers Tempo and Tego Calderón, as well as Puerto Rican pop rock artist Robi Draco Rosa of the boy band Menudo.

Arcángel & De La Ghetto

Arcángel began his professional music career in 2004 as part of the reggaeton duo Arcángel & De La Ghetto. They were eventually signed to Baby Records, a Universal Music Group subsidiary. Arcángel & De La Ghetto had their breakthrough in 2006 with the hit single "Ven y Pégate," which was included on the reggaeton compilation album "Sangre Nueva." The same year, they were featured on another compilation album, "Mas Flow: Los Benjamins." Despite being heavily active on the reggaeton scene, Arcángel & De La Ghetto never released a studio album. Arcángel ultimately left Baby Records in late 2006 to embark on a solo career and found his own label, Flow Factory. He broke up with De La Ghetto early the next year.

Solo Career

Arcángel continued to appear on compilation albums after splitting from De La Ghetto. Among the most notable was 2007's "Flow la Discoteka 2," produced by DJ Nelson. The album included Arcángel's song "Chica Virtual," a solid success on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. In late 2008, Arcángel finally released his debut album, "El Fenómeno." Featuring appearances by Tempo, Don Omar, and J-King, the album reached number 14 on the Top Latin Albums chart and launched the singles "Por Amar a Ciegas" and "Pa' Que la Pases Bien." Following the release, Arcángel went on an international tour, with dates in Germany, Spain, France, and Denmark, among other countries.

In the spring of 2010, Arcángel released his mixtape "The Problem Child." Later in the year, he released another mixtape, "Optimus A.R.C.A." In 2012, Arcángel signed with Pina Records; he released the album "Sentimiento, Elegancia & Maldad" the following year through the label. The album was his biggest commercial success yet, making it to number one on the Latin Albums chart. Arcángel's subsequent albums have included "Ares," "Historias de un Capricornio," and "Sr. Santos." The lattermost album, released in 2022, spawned the Latin hit "La Jumpa," featuring Bad Bunny.

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Featured Appearances

Beyond his own records, Arcángel has been a featured performer on various other artists' songs and albums. He has appeared on songs by such artists as Voltio, Yaga & Mackie, Daddy Yankee, J Alvarez, Farruko, Don Omar, Ozuna, Anitta, and Maluma, among a plethora of others. Some of his biggest hits as a featured artist are "Algo Musical," "Caliente," "Si No Te Quiere (Remix)," "La Ocasión," "Tu No Vive Así," and "Ahora Dice."

Legal Troubles

In 2012, Arcángel was arrested in San Juan, Puerto Rico for speeding and driving under the influence. He got into more legal trouble in 2019 for committing domestic battery.

Personal Life

Arcángel has two children: a son named Austin Alejandro Santos Pascual and a daughter named Angélica Lucero Santos Figueroa. The mother of the children has not been disclosed, although there are reports that Arcángel was formerly married to a woman named Alejandra Pascual. In late 2021, his younger brother died in a car accident in Puerto Rico.

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