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Becky G
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Becky G in 2023
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| Birth name | Rebbeca Marie Gomez |
| Also known as | Becky Gomez |
| Born | March 2, 1997 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Organization | Treslúce Beauty (2021–2023) |
| Awards | Full list |
Rebbeca Marie Gomez (born March 2, 1997), who is known by her stage name Becky G, is an American singer and actress. She grew up in Inglewood, California, and became famous in 2011 by posting videos of herself singing popular songs on YouTube.
One of her videos was noticed by the music producer Dr. Luke. He signed her to his record label, Kemosabe Records. Soon after, Becky G started working with famous artists like will.i.am, Cody Simpson, and Cher Lloyd.
In 2014, she released the song "Shower", which became a huge hit. It reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This success helped her become a well-known artist. She later began releasing music in Spanish, which was also very successful.
Her Spanish-language albums, like Mala Santa (2019) and Esquemas (2022), have been very popular. Her song "Mamiii" with Karol G became her highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100. She has also acted in movies, including Power Rangers (2017).
Becky G has won many awards for her music. These include two American Music Awards and nine Latin American Music Awards. In 2021, she started her own makeup company called Treslúce Beauty.
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Life and Career
1997–2011: How She Got Started
Rebbeca Marie Gomez was born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California. Her parents are Francisco and Alejandra Gomez, and all four of her grandparents came from Jalisco, Mexico. She is the oldest of four children, with two brothers and a younger sister.
When Becky was nine, her family faced money problems and had to move into her grandparents' garage. To help her family, she started working in commercials and doing voice-over work. At this young age, she decided she wanted to be a singer. She said she had a "mid-life crisis" at nine and knew she had to figure out her future.
Because she was working in entertainment, she was sometimes bullied at school. To avoid this, she was homeschooled.
In 2009, she joined a girl group called G.L.A.M. and later a duo called B.C.G. Around this time, she began posting videos of herself singing and rapping on YouTube. She taught herself to play guitar at age 13. Her cover of the song "Otis" got the attention of producer Dr. Luke. He was very impressed and signed her to his record label.
2012–2015: First Big Hits
In 2012, Becky G released her first song, "Problem," with will.i.am. A remix of the song was used in the movie Hotel Transylvania. She also worked with other artists, including Cody Simpson and Cher Lloyd. Her song with Cher Lloyd, "Oath", was her first to appear on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2013, she released "Becky from the Block". The song was a new version of a Jennifer Lopez hit, and Lopez even appeared in the music video. Later that year, she released her first EP, Play It Again.
Her big break came in 2014 with the song "Shower". It became a top 20 hit in the U.S. and was very popular in other countries too. This success made her a mainstream star. She then released another single, "Can't Stop Dancin'", and toured with famous singers Demi Lovato and Katy Perry.
In 2015, she appeared in two episodes of the TV show Empire and went on tour with the singer J Balvin.
2016–2018: Singing in Spanish and Acting
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In 2016, Becky G decided to focus on making music in Spanish. Her first Spanish-only single was "Sola". She continued to release more Spanish songs like "Mangú".
In 2017, she made her movie debut as Trini, the Yellow Ranger, in the film Power Rangers. Her character was the first superhero in a major movie to be part of the LGBT community.
She collaborated with many Latin artists during this time. She worked with Play-N-Skillz on a cover of a Selena song and with the singer Axel. She also joined the girl group Fifth Harmony on the Latin American part of their tour.
In 2018, she released more hit songs. She was featured on "Mad Love" with Sean Paul and David Guetta. She also worked with Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, and Natti Natasha on a remix of the song "Dura". She also starred in the movies A.X.L. and Gnome Alone.
2019–2022: Mala Santa and Esquemas
In 2019, Becky G released her first studio album, Mala Santa. The album was a huge success and included hit singles like "Mayores" with Bad Bunny and "Sin Pijama" with Natti Natasha. The music videos for both songs have been viewed over 2 billion times on YouTube. The album reached the top five on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
She also collaborated with J-Hope from the K-pop group BTS on the song "Chicken Noodle Soup". The song included lyrics in English, Spanish, and Korean. In November 2019, she hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards in Spain.
In 2020, she continued to release music and hosted a podcast called En La Sala. She talked with famous guests like Kamala Harris and J Balvin. For each episode, she donated money to a charity.
In 2021, she released "Ram Pam Pam" with Natti Natasha, another successful collaboration. She also launched her own makeup line, Treslúce Beauty.
In May 2022, Becky G released her second album, Esquemas. The album included the hit song "Mamiii" with Karol G. This song became her first number-one hit on the Hot Latin Songs chart and her highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself reached number one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.
2023–Present: Esquinas and Encuentros
In 2023, Becky G released her third album, Esquinas. This album was a tribute to her Mexican roots and featured Regional Mexican music. The album included the hit song "Chanel" with Mexican singer Peso Pluma. Another song from the album, "Por el Contrario", became her first number-one hit on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart.
In April 2023, she performed at the famous Coachella Festival. She also went on her first headlining tour, the Mi Casa, Tu Casa Tour. In the movie Blue Beetle, she voiced the character Khaji-Da.
In 2024, she released her fourth album, Encuentros. The lead single, "Mercedes", reached number one on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart. She also announced another tour, the Casa Gomez: Otro Capítulo Tour.
Artistry and Influences
Becky G is known for making music in many different styles. She sings pop, hip hop, and reggaeton. She often works with artists from other genres, like country and K-pop.
She has said that she is influenced by many great artists. These include Jennifer Lopez, Thalía, Shakira, and Christina Aguilera. She is also inspired by the late Tejano singer Selena.
Personal Life
From February to August 2015, Becky G dated singer Austin Mahone.
In 2016, she began a relationship with American soccer player Sebastian Lletget. They announced their engagement in December 2022.
Becky G has also spoken about dealing with anxiety. She uses her platform to talk about mental health and support her fans.
Discography
- Mala Santa (2019)
- Esquemas (2022)
- Esquinas (2023)
- Encuentros (2024)
Filmography
- Power Rangers (2017)
- Gnome Alone (2017)
- A.X.L. (2018)
- Good Mourning (2022)
- Blue Beetle (2023)
- Rebbeca (2025)
Tours
Headlining
- Mi Casa, Tu Casa Tour (2023)
- Casa Gomez: Otro Capítulo Tour (2024)
Co-headlining tours
- La Familia Tour with J Balvin (2015)
Opening act
- Demi Lovato – Demi World Tour (2014)
- Katy Perry – Prismatic World Tour (2014)
- Fifth Harmony – PSA Tour (2017)
- Enrique Iglesias – Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull Live! (2017)
Images for kids
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Gomez in 2014
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Becky G in 2022
See also
In Spanish: Becky G para niños
