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Trueno

Trueno, born Mateo Palacios Corazzina in 2002, is an Argentine rapper from the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. He is one of the most prominent figures of Argentina's new hip-hop generation.

Origins

He began freestyling at 12 and made his name in battle tournaments, winning the Red Bull Batalla de los Gallos and FMS Argentina titles in 2019. His debut single "K.I.N.G" came out in 2017 and his first album, Atrevido, in 2020.

The sound

His music is grounded in classic boom-bap hip-hop and freestyle, mixed with trap, funk and Argentine references. Albums such as Bien o Mal (2022) and El Último Baile (2024) expanded his sound.

Legacy

"TRANKY FUNKY" won the Latin Grammy for Best Urban Fusion/Performance in 2024. At the 2026 Latin Grammys he won Best Urban Performance with Milo J for "Gil."