Karol G and Shakira’s massive breakup anthem “TQG” has surpassed one billion views, officially entering YouTube’s Billions Views Club.
The music video, which dropped on Feb. 24, 2023, as the focus track of Karol’s Mañana Será Bonito album, features the two Colombian powerhouses delivering the empowering track that’s short for “Te Quedó Grande,” which loosely translates to “I was too good for you.” In the bop, the artists go back and forth about moving on from their past relationships and being on another level.
“TQG” marks the eighth Billion Views Club entry for both acts as a lead, featured artist or collaborator.
For Karol, it follows “China,” “Tusa,” “Secreto,” “Bichota,” “Culpables,” “Ahora Me Llama” and “El Makinon.” For Shak, it follows “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” “Chantaje,” “La Bicicleta,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Can’t Remember to Forget You,” “La La La” and “Perro Fiel.” The former is No. 13 on YouTube’s Global Top Artists chart, and the latter is No. 21.
On the Billboard charts, the Ovy on the Drums-produced banger debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. tallies, while also crowning six other Billboard listings and becoming Karol’s first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, the track won best collaboration at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards.
In other news, Karol G will be honored as the 2024 Woman of the Year at Billboard’s Women in Music awards to air Thursday at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on billboardwomeninmusic.com.
“With her immense talent, Karol G has created a movement for women across the globe due to her empowering lyrics and inspiring confidence,” said Hannah Karp, Billboard’s editorial director, when Karol G was announced as the honoree. “The release of her groundbreaking album Mañana Será Bonito has proven her a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Spanish charts. We are so excited to honor her as Woman of the Year.”
“Karol G has become a global superstar performing in Spanish,” added Leila Cobo, Billboard’s chief content officer, Latin/Español. “It shows that music and artistry are not bound by language or borders, and Billboard recognizes that. This is truly a historic moment for the brand and for Latin music.”
Watch the music video for “TQG” above.
