Villano Antillano: Transgender singer and activist

• Villano Antillano: Trans singer.
• She is a rising star in the trap music scene.
• Her early influences include Rubén Blades.

Villano Antillano, trans singer and activist, was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

According to her Spotify profile, she identifies as a transfemme.

Her approach to music is as challenging and irreverent as it is magnetic and revolutionary.

As an audio-visual artist, Villano Antillano is currently involved in projects that encapsulate the «beauty and horror» of growing up as a queer person in the Caribbean.

Villano Antillano: A leading figure in contemporary trap

At just 28 years old, Villano Antillano has become one of the top representatives of the trap genre.

She shot to fame with the release of her collaboration ‘Villano Antillano: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 51’ with Bizarrap.

She has made history as the first transgender and non-binary artist to appear on Spotify’s Top 50 Global chart.

Villano is truly an inspiration.

Villano’s music raises awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community

Villano Antillano’s musical journey began in her native Puerto Rico with the release of her EP titled Tiranía.

In each of her songs, the artist addresses the prejudices and stereotypes faced by transgender individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Villano Antillano’s music serves as an anthem.

She fights against the enduring machismo and homophobia that still persist in the Spanish-language urban music scene.

Villano Antillano: Trans singer making waves

Villano Antillano, trans singer, is a prominent spokesperson for the Spanish-speaking community.

On numerous occasions, the Puerto Rican artist has advocated for trans rights in the United States, Puerto Rico and many parts of Latin America.

«I would never ask someone to respect me because you are no more than I am to have to ask you to respect me.»

«You respect me, and that’s the end of it,» she said in an interview on the Eh! podcast, addressing the issue of respect for trans women.

The singer sends a powerful message to the «ignorant»

Villano Antillano is known in the industry, not only for her remarkable talent for trap music, but also for being an unapologetic spokesperson for the trans community.

In an interview with Los 40 Urbano, Villano asserted that those who deny the existence of the trans community are «ignorant».

«Trans people have always existed; denying it would be absurd. People want to debate it, but my existence is not up for debate.»

«I exist. Imagine how limiting it would be to make music for conservative people who only see things in black and white,» the singer stated.