Rafi Pina is an American businessman best known as the founder of the reggaeton label Pina Records. Through the label, Rafi has managed big names like Daddy Yankee, Nicky Jam, Don Omar, Plan B, RKM & KenY and Natti Natasha. In 2021, Rafi Pina's net worth will be between $5 million and $8 million.
Full Name | Rafael Antonio Pina Nieves |
Birth Date | July 4, 1978 |
Birth Place | San Juan, Puert Rico |
Profession | Record Executive |
Girlfriend | Natti Natasha |
Net Worth | $5 million to $8 million |
Early life
Rafi Pina was born Rafael Antonio Pina Nieves on July 4, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His father, Rafael Pina, was also a music producer. In the late 1990s, his father managed many famous music stars like Juan Luis Guerra and José Alberto El Canario. His mother’s name is Mia Pina. He grew up with a brother named Victor Pina.
Pina was determined to work in the music industry and oversaw her father’s involvement in the music field. From an early age, she supported her father and helped him run her own music company. She took over the underground and reggaeton division of the company.
Rafi Pina’s net worth and career
In 1996, Rafi founded his own record label and called it Pina Records Label. In the same year he founded his own studio. A year later, in 1997, he worked on his first project where he produced the debut album of Gangster singer Don Chezina Bien Guillao.
From his first job, he never looked back and launched the song of the new music star to an all-time high. To date, she has signed many famous singers to her label and helped them develop their careers. In 2001, the label managed the famous Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee.
The label primarily focuses on the reggaeton and trap rap genres. Some big names currently run by the label are R.K.M & KenY and Natti Natasha.
Rafi also participated in some controversies. In 2012, he was arrested for the first time for fraud and money laundering. Four years later, in 2016, he was sent to prison after being convicted of conspiring to steal $4.1 million from Doral Bank.
Who is Rafi Pina’s girlfriend?
Rafi is currently dating singer Natti Natasha. The romance between them began after Natti signed with Pina Records in 2016. Rumors that Pina is getting engaged to Natty, her longtime girlfriend, are now widespread.
Rafi posted a photo on Instagram a week ago, suggesting they were getting engaged. In one photo, the couple held hands while Natty wore a ring. The inseparable is also expecting her first child soon.
Before meeting Natti Rafi, he was married to Carolina Aristizábal. His ex-wife has been a record label partner for many years. Rafi officially ended his relationship with Carolina in a divorce in mid-2019. He has three children from his first marriage.
Rafi Pina net worth
Without a doubt, Rafi Pina has made a great deal of money running a successful record company. Rafi Pina’s net worth is expected to be between $5 million and $8 million by 2021. Pina has two large houses, one in Miami and one in Puerto Rico. He also owns a private jet and another collection of expensive cars.