Becky G, real name Rebbeca Marie Gomez, rose to fame in 2011 because of her internet music covers. Her first hit, “Becky from the Block,” was highly received, and later singles, like “Shower,” were commercially successful.
In 2016, Becky put out her first full-length song in Spanish, and in 2018, she put out her first English-language single in three years. Along with working with well-known musicians, Becky G has garnered several honours, including two American Music Awards, four ASCAP Latin Awards, and four Latin American Music Awards. Esquemas, her second studio album, debuted in the US at position 92 and at position 5 on the Top Hispanic Albums chart.
Facts about Becky G
Category | Details |
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Full Name | Rebbeca Marie Gomez |
Stage Name | Becky G |
Date of Birth | March 2, 1997 |
Place of Birth | Inglewood, California, United States |
Occupation | Singer, rapper, actress, dancer |
Genres | Pop, Latin pop, hip hop, reggaeton, EDM |
Labels | Kemosabe, RCA, Sony Latin |
Debut Single | “Becky from the Block” (2013) |
Breakthrough | Featured on “Play It Again” by Austin Mahone (2013) |
Hit Singles | “Shower” (2014), “Can’t Stop Dancin'” (2014), “Mayores” (2017) |
Acting Career | “Power Rangers” (2017), “A.X.L.” (2018), “Gnome Alone” (2018) |
Awards | Latin American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist (2018) |
Social Media | Over 26 million Instagram followers, over 14 million YouTube subscribers |
Philanthropy | Created the “Becky G x ColourPop” cosmetics line, which supports various charitable organizations |
About Becky G
Rebbeca Marie Gomez, born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California, is the oldest of four children. Her parents are Mexican Americans while all her grandparents are from Jalisco, Mexico. Due to financial struggles, her family lost their home and moved into her grandparents’ converted garage.
At nine years old, Gomez experienced a mid-life crisis and decided to pursue a music career. She began working part-time jobs doing commercials and voice-overs to help support her family. Gomez also faced bullying in public school and turned to homeschool. She later joined girl groups and began posting covers on YouTube. Producer Dr Luke discovered her and signed her to his record label, Kemosabe Records, through RCA Records. She then started work on her debut album.
During the production of her debut album in 2012, Gomez collaborated with will.i.am to release “Problem,” which was later remixed for the film “Hotel Transylvania” and played during the end credits. A music video was created in a hotel, featuring clips from the movie. Gomez also collaborated with Cher Lloyd and Michel Teló on the songs “Oath” and “Ai Se Eu Te Pego (Remix),” respectively.
In 2013, she released “Becky from the Block” and “Play It Again,” which was part of her first EP. The single “Can’t Get Enough,” featuring Pitbull, became a chart-topper. The following year, “Shower” made it to the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, she became the CoverGirl spokeswoman, released “Can’t Stop Dancin'” from her debut album, and opened for Demi Lovato and Katy Perry on their tours. Finally, Gomez appeared in Empire and responded to Donald Trump’s remarks with the song “We Are Mexico.”
Who is Becky’s Fiance?
Sebastian Lletget is the Becky’s Fiance. He is an American-Argentinian soccer player who plays in the position of a midfielder for the club FC Dallas. In 2010, Sebastian Lletget signed his first professional contract with West Ham United, however the mononucleosis he later caught put a stop to his professional career.
Despite this, he agreed to an extension of his contract with the group in 2013, and he made his official debut in the FA Cup game against Nottingham Forest in January 2014. Lletget joined LA Galaxy in May 2015 and made his debut against Orlando City SC. By scoring two braces in the US Open Cup, he had an influence on the 2016 campaign.
Lletget’s first goal since his comeback was scored in the first El Tráfico in 2017 when he had recovered from an injury. He was purchased by the New England Revolution on December 14, 2021.
Is Becky G’s fiance cheating on her?
The couple announced their relationship in 2016 and got engaged in 2022. But there are some rumours surfacing that Sebastian is cheating on Becky, as an anonymous Instagrammer posted the chat of his fiance cheating on her. She also told that she has some intimate videos of her and him. But the couple had not opened up about the rumour yet. So, their fans are waiting for their take on this rumour.
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