El Alfa Announces Emotional Retirement Following Grandmother’s Passing
Dominican rapper El Alfa has announced plans to retire from music later this year in an emotional Instagram post following the death of his beloved grandmother, Ramonita. The 34-year-old artist, whose real name is Emanuel Herrera, shared the heart-wrenching news with his fans on January 7, revealing the profound impact of his loss.
“I know life goes on but my feelings don’t go unnoticed, my grandmother taught me to love God above all things, therefore I will mourn in her memory,” El Alfa wrote in a post filled with raw emotion, translated from Spanish to English.
Alongside heartfelt words, the post included family photos with Ramonita, reflecting the deep bond they shared.
El Alfa described how his work often kept him away from spending more time with his grandmother, a regret that weighs heavily on him now. “Her happiness was to see me succeed, but I can’t even be awake!!” he admitted, expressing the emotional toll her passing has taken.
The rapper stunned his fans by sharing his decision to step away from the limelight. “I am temporarily saying goodbye to my audience who loves me. I’ll be back soon, goodbye Instagram,” he wrote.
“THE DAYS OF MY RETIREMENT ARE GETTING SHORTER. ON DECEMBER 18TH THIS YEAR, I’LL NEVER SING AGAIN… rest in peace, grandma #ramonita […] I LOVE YOU,” he further wrote.
With over 14.5 million Instagram followers and 20 million monthly listeners on Spotify, El Alfa’s influence on the Latin music world is undeniable. Known for his infectious beats and collaborations with stars like Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, and Becky G, he has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Last week, El Alfa first broke the news of Ramonita’s passing on Instagram, calling it “one of the saddest days” of his life. “Since I came into this world, she always gave me all the love in the world and more. I am devastated,” he wrote. The post was met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and fellow artists.
