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| Becky G | |
|---|---|
| Name | Becky G |
| Caption | Becky G in 2023 |
| Birth name | Rebbeca Marie Gomez |
| Birth date | March 2, 1997 |
| Birth place | Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, Latin pop, Reggaeton, Hip hop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, actress, record producer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Kemosabe, RCA, Sony Latin |
Becky G Becky G is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for crossover work in English and Spanish-language popular music. She rose from online covers to mainstream success with charting singles and film roles, collaborating with prominent artists and appearing in major entertainment franchises. Her career spans pop, reggaeton, hip hop, and acting projects across Los Angeles, Mexico City, and global markets.
Born in Inglewood, California, Becky G is the daughter of Mexican parents from Pico Rivera, California origins and grew up in Garden Grove, California and Beverly Hills, California-area communities. She trained in local performance venues and regional talent competitions before gaining attention on YouTube and social platforms during the late 2000s, a period that overlapped with the rise of artists promoted via Vevo and Myspace. Her early influences included childhood exposure to Spanish-language media from Televisa and American pop culture from institutions like Disney Channel and events such as the Billboard Music Awards.
Becky G began releasing covers on YouTube and caught the attention of producers associated with Dr. Luke and Kemosabe Records, leading to early singles and collaborations with artists from the Nicki Minaj and Pitbull milieu. She broke into mainstream visibility with bilingual tracks and worked with producers tied to RCA Records and Sony Music Latin. Her discography features collaborations with artists such as Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Zayn, and Pablo Alborán, and appearances on compilation projects alongside acts like J Balvin and Maluma. Becky G expanded into acting with roles in films linked to franchises and studios including Sony Pictures and performances on soundtracks for properties related to Paramount Pictures and Netflix. She has performed at major events including the Premios Juventud, the Latin Grammy Awards stage, and international festivals in Madrid, Buenos Aires, and Los Angeles. Her business ventures include partnerships with brands and involvement with entertainment companies such as Live Nation and representatives connected to CAA.
Her musical style blends pop, reggaeton, hip hop, and Latin pop, reflecting influences from artists like Selena Quintanilla, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Missy Elliott. Production collaborators have included figures from the Latin trap and reggaeton scenes linked to studios in Miami and Puerto Rico, and songwriting partnerships reference writers associated with Max Martin-style pop craftsmanship and urban producers tied to Tainy and Dímelo Flow. She has cited inspiration from film performances by actresses in Hollywood musicals and television programs on Univision and Telemundo, shaping her bilingual performance approach and choreography connected to choreographers who worked with Britney Spears and Beyoncé.
Becky G has maintained connections to family in Los Angeles County and Mexico, and her public relationships have been covered by outlets like Billboard and Variety. She has navigated identity and cultural topics tied to Mexican-American experience in interviews with media outlets including Rolling Stone and Vogue. Health and wellness professionals she has consulted include trainers and vocal coaches with credits linked to artists such as Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello during touring cycles.
She has participated in charitable initiatives and benefit performances aligned with organizations operating in California and Latin America, supporting causes related to disaster relief after events like earthquakes in Mexico City and public health campaigns in partnership with groups connected to UNICEF-adjacent programs and community foundations in Los Angeles. Becky G has publicly supported representation causes in entertainment referenced by advocacy groups such as Hispanicize and has engaged in voter registration and awareness campaigns alongside nonprofit coalitions that work with artists for civic engagement.
Becky G has received nominations and awards from institutions including the Latin Grammy Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards, and Premios Juventud, and has been recognized by media outlets such as Billboard and Forbes in lists spotlighting influential Latin artists and young entrepreneurs. Her singles have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Latin Songs charts, and she has accumulated certifications from industry bodies like the RIAA for sales and streaming milestones.
Category:American singers Category:Mexican American musicians