Biography
Who is Becky G?
Early life and background
Rebbeca Marie Gomez was born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California. She is the oldest child in a family with four children, born to parents of Mexican descent. Her grandparents are originally from Jalisco, Mexico, while her parents were born in the United States. She has two younger brothers, Frankie and Alex, a younger sister named Stephanie, and a half-sister named Amber.
During her childhood, Becky G grew up in Moreno Valley. When she was nine years old, her family experienced financial difficulties, resulting in the loss of their home. The family moved into a converted garage at her grandparents' house. To support her family during this period, she began taking on part-time jobs, including voice-over work and appearing in commercials. This experience led her to pursue a music career at a young age to assist her family financially.
Career beginnings on YouTube
Before her commercial success, Becky G participated in children's music groups. In 2008, she was a member of Kidz Bop for their fourteenth album. She later joined a girl group called G.L.A.M. In 2009 and formed a duo named B.C.G. With a group member. During this timeframe, she began filming music videos and recording herself rapping and singing using GarageBand software.
She created a YouTube account to post covers of popular songs online. By age thirteen, she had taught herself to play guitar and connected with a production duo called The Jam. The group worked on various covers, including Otis and Lighters, which caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke. In 2011, this led to her signing with Kemosabe Records in a joint venture with RCA Records.
Musical breakthroughs and albums
In 2014, Becky G achieved mainstream success with the single Shower, which reached the top twenty on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. She continued to release music, including her debut studio album, Mala Santa, in 2019, which debuted in the top five on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. This album featured popular singles such as Mayores and Sin Pijama.
Her follow-up studio album, Esquemas, was released in 2022 and included the number-one single Mamiii. She subsequently released regional Mexican albums titled Esquinas in 2023 and Encuentros in 2024. These projects produced number-one singles on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart, such as Por el Contrario and Mercedes. In 2026, she released her fifth studio album, titled Baraja Bendita.
Acting roles and other ventures
Beyond her music career, she has appeared in several film and television projects. Her film credits include the 2017 movie Power Rangers, the 2018 film A.X.L., and the 2023 release Blue Beetle. She has also made guest appearances on television series such as Austin & Ally and Empire. In 2025, a documentary film focused on her personal life and the creation of her album Esquinas was released.
Becky G has also engaged in various business and advocacy efforts. She founded a cosmetic company called Treslúce Beauty, which operated from 2021 to 2024. Throughout her career, she has advocated for several causes, including immigrant rights, mental health, gender equality, and the empowerment of the Latino community. She has received numerous accolades, including multiple American Music Awards and Latin American Music Awards.
Birthday and age
Becky G was born on March 2, 1997, which makes Becky 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Becky shares the date with 58 other famous people.
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