María Luisa Trevejo is a Cuban-American singer who found online success as Malu Trevejo. She initially gained fame on Musical.ly, but she’s now a popular influencer on Instagram and TikTok. Trevejo has released a couple of singles as her fame and fortune continue to grow. As of 2023, Malu Trevejo has a net worth of $200,000.
Early Life
Malu was born in the Cuban capital of Havana on October 15, 2002 and her parents are of Cuban and Spanish ancestry. As a child, her family relocated to Madrid, Spain, where she spent the next 12 years of her life.
Trevejo displayed a keen interest in performing during her time in Spain, particularly in sketch films she made with friends. She uploaded videos of her belly dancing, which brought her to public attention for the first time.
She spent her childhood in Spain and left there when she was 13 years old. Malu and her mother moved to Miami, Florida and chose to attend home school to focus on her music career.
Rise to Fame
She created a Musical.ly account shortly after moving to the US and quickly built a fan base that reached millions. The Cuban native became a verified user after posting numerous lip-syncing clips and this opened up to a lot of opportunities for her.
At 14 years-old, Trevejo had the chance to sign a recording and co-management deal with Universal Music Latin and In-Tu Linea. This was how she made her debut single, Luna Llena, on September 22, 2017. The song now has 127 million views on YouTube.
Malu Trevejo released Una Vez Más, a four-track EP, on August 2, 2019. Luna Llena spent two weeks at the top of the Hot Latin Songs list. The hit song was certified Gold and Platinum within 30 days of its release.
Controversies
After gaining some traction in her first contracts, many music companies eyed Malu. The one who eventually got her was Travis Scott’s label, Cactus Jack Records, in November 2021.
But three weeks after inking the deal, she left the label. Travis Scott’s reported agreement conflicts have prompted her to threaten to expose him. This was a heated issue at first, but they ended on good terms.
Another controversy involving Malu is how she left home. She had no choice but to leave because her mother became an alcoholic and her father was a drug addict. Malu feared for her safety, and fans were supportive of her decision.
Personal Life
In 2017, it was revealed that the singer was dating rapper NBA Youngboy. The romance ended after some intense disagreements between Malu and rapper Bhad Bhabi. It was also rumored that she and Central Cee were in a relationship in early 2021. But that was revealed to be false.
Around the same time, she was being linked to Swae Lee. Outside of her dating life, Malu Trevejo started an OnlyFans account on her 18th birthday. In the first week, she had over 37,000 subscribers. Fans seem to love her striking looks and beautifully placed body tattoos.
