El Alfa Announces Retirement Following Grandmother's Passing

The Dominican rapper plans to step away from music and social media, citing grief and a desire to honor his late grandmother's memory.

El Alfa, a Dominican rapper known for popularizing the dembow genre, has announced his retirement from music effective December 18, 2025.
The decision follows the death of his grandmother, Ramonita, on January 3, 2025, whom he credits with inspiring his faith and success.
In an emotional Instagram post, El Alfa expressed regret over time lost with his grandmother due to his career and shared plans to take a social media hiatus.
Over a nearly two-decade career, El Alfa released six studio albums, collaborated with major artists like Cardi B and Bad Bunny, and toured globally.
His most recent album, 'El Rey del Dembow,' was released in November 2023, and he concluded a successful North American tour in December 2024.