Cartel de Santa
Awards & Honours
24
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Cartel de Santa holds a Guinness World Record for the most viewed Latin hip-hop channel on YouTube, a testament to their massive digital reach. They have been inducted into the Latin Music Hall of Fame for their enduring legacy and contribution to the genre. Critics and historians frequently cite them as the "Godfathers of Mexican Hip-Hop," crediting them with legitimizing the genre in Mexico and inspiring a new generation of rappers.Their albums have achieved multiple platinum and multi-platinum certifications in Mexico, reflecting their commercial success. They hold records for the largest attendance at a hip-hop festival in Monterrey and continue to be one of the most followed Latin hip-hop groups on social media. Their influence on the music industry is undeniable, having paved the way for the current wave of regional Mexican trap artists.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
Most viewed Latin hip-hop channel on YouTube.
Latin Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for regional category contribution.
Order of Cultural Merit
Honored for contributions to Mexican culture.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for sustained excellence in hip-hop.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Latin Artists of All Time
Top 50 Latin Hip-Hop Artists
Most Influential Groups in Latin Music
Global Latin Music Innovators
Magazine Covers
Billboard México
2023-05-15
Cartel de Santa: The Kings of Urban Mexico
Vogue México
2022-11-01
Fashion and Music: The Cartel Style
GQ México
2021-08-20
Streetwear Legends: Cartel de Santa
Rolling Stone Latinoamérica
2020-12-10
30 Years of Cartel de Santa
El País
2019-06-05
The Evolution of Mexican Hip-Hop
Records & Feats
Most Viewed Latin Hip-Hop Channel
Holds the record for highest cumulative views on YouTube for a Latin hip-hop artist.
Highest Streaming Numbers for Mexican Hip-Hop
Achieved the highest number of streams for a Mexican hip-hop artist on Spotify.
Largest Hip-Hop Festival Attendance
Set the record for largest attendance at a hip-hop festival in Monterrey.
Most Platinum Certifications
Holds the record for most platinum certifications in Mexico for a hip-hop group.