Becky G

Becky G Bio

Rebbeca Marie Gomez, known professionally as Becky G, is an American singer and actress born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California. She first gained recognition in 2011 by posting cover videos on YouTube, which led producer Dr. Luke to sign her to Kemosabe Records through RCA. After early collaborations and an EP, she achieved mainstream breakthrough with the 2014 single “Shower,” and later pivoted toward Spanish-language music with the release of “Sola” in 2016.

Her debut studio album, Mala Santa, arrived in 2019 and established her presence in the Latin market. Subsequent albums Esquemas (2022), Esquinas (2023), and Encuentros (2024) expanded her discography across reggaeton, Latin pop, and regional Mexican styles. Beyond music, Gomez has appeared in films such as Power Rangers (2017) and Blue Beetle (2023), and in 2021 she launched the cosmetics line Treslúce Beauty.

Early Life and Background

Rebbeca Marie Gomez was born on March 2, 1997, in Inglewood, California, the oldest of four children of Francisco “Frank” Gómez and Alejandra “Alex” Gomez (née Esquivias). All four of her grandparents are from Jalisco, Mexico, while her parents and most of her family were born in the United States. She grew up in Moreno Valley, and at the age of nine her family lost their home and moved into the converted garage of her grandparents’ house due to financial problems.

At a young age, Gomez began working part-time jobs to help support her family, including commercials and voice-over work. She initially attended public school, though she later switched to home schooling due to issues with bullying. By the time she was nine, she had decided she wanted to pursue a music career. She has described that decision as a “mid-life crisis,” driven by the maturity she had developed in response to her family’s circumstances.

By the age of thirteen, Gomez had taught herself how to play guitar and began writing her own songs. She recorded herself singing and rapping using GarageBand and created a YouTube account to post cover videos of popular songs. Her cover of “Otis” caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke, who later signed her to Kemosabe Records through RCA Records.

Path to Music

Before launching her music career, Gomez made her earliest on-screen appearances in the short film El Tux (2008) as Claudia Gómez and as Nina in the Discovery Channel television film La estación de la Calle Olvera (2008). That same year, she was a member of Kidz Bop on their fourteenth album. In 2009, she joined a girl group called G.L.A.M. and later formed a duo named B.C.G. with G.L.A.M. member Cristal G.

Her path to a recording contract began when she started uploading cover versions of popular songs to YouTube. A cover of “Otis” caught the attention of producer Dr. Luke, who had previously worked with artists such as Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus. After meeting Gomez and hearing her sing and play guitar, he signed her to Kemosabe Records, an imprint of RCA Records. Shortly after signing, she began work on her debut album and started releasing promotional singles.

Her earliest label-backed collaborations included features on Cody Simpson’s “Wish U Were Here” (2012), will.i.am’s “Problem (The Monster Remix)” (2012), and Cher Lloyd’s “Oath” (2012). These early releases helped establish her presence in the pop landscape and led to her debut single “Becky from the Block” in 2013.

Becky G Career

Early Career (2008–2013)

Gomez’s earliest professional work included short films in 2008 and a stint with Kidz Bop on their fourteenth album. She joined the girl group G.L.A.M. in 2009 and later formed the duo B.C.G., but these early group projects did not produce chart success. Her real breakthrough came through YouTube, where her cover videos led to a record deal with Kemosabe Records through RCA.

Her first major label single, “Becky from the Block” (2013), was a cover of Jennifer Lopez’s 2003 single “Jenny from the Block” and included a cameo from Lopez herself. She followed it with her debut EP, Play It Again, in July 2013. The EP’s lead single, “Can’t Get Enough” featuring Pitbull, reached the top ten on the Hot Latin Songs chart and topped Latin Airplay.

Breakthrough (2014–2018)

Gomez achieved mainstream success with the release of “Shower” on April 23, 2014. The single peaked at number sixteen on the US Billboard Hot 100, reached number thirty-eight in Canada, and earned double platinum certification from the RIAA. She opened for Demi Lovato and Katy Perry on select dates of their 2014–15 world tours, expanding her live performance profile.

In 2016, Gomez shifted direction with the release of “Sola,” her first full Spanish-language single, marking her debut into the Latin market. She collaborated with Pitbull on “Superstar,” the official anthem of Copa América Centenario, and began transitioning her sound toward reggaeton and Latin pop. Her crossover culminated in starring as Trini in the 2017 Power Rangers reboot, her feature film debut, and she voiced Chloe in the animated fantasy comedy Gnome Alone (2017).

By 2018, Gomez had also branched into acting with the science fiction film A.X.L., though it received largely negative reviews. She continued releasing collaborative singles, including “Mad Love” with Sean Paul and David Guetta, and a remix of Daddy Yankee’s “Dura” with Bad Bunny and Natti Natasha, further establishing her foothold in the Latin music market.

Notable Works and Milestones

Her debut studio album, Mala Santa (2019), debuted atop the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart and was supported by singles “Mayores” with Bad Bunny, “Sin Pijama” with Natti Natasha, and “Cuando Te Besé” with Paulo Londra. Her second album, Esquemas (2022), featured “Mamiii” with Karol G, which became her first number one on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Esquinas (2023) and Encuentros (2024) showcased her turn toward regional Mexican music, with “Por el Contrario” topping the Regional Mexican Airplay chart and earning a Latin Grammy nomination.

Becky G Award Nominations

Throughout her career, Rebbeca Marie Gomez has received nominations across Latin and mainstream music award ceremonies, including six Latin Grammy Awards and two Billboard Music Awards. She has also been nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards, the Latin American Music Awards, the Billboard Latin Music Awards, and the Lo Nuestro Awards. Her song “The Fire Inside,” from the Flamin’ Hot film soundtrack, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Becky G Awards Won

Rebbeca Marie Gomez has won three American Music Awards, one Billboard Latin Music Award, one iHeartRadio Music Award, nine Latin American Music Awards, five Lo Nuestro Awards, three People’s Choice Awards, and seven Premios Juventud. She has also received the Billboard Women in Music Impact Award in 2023, the Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award, the Extraordinary Evolution Award at the Latin American Music Awards in 2019, and the Agent of Change Award at the Premios Juventud in 2020. In 2025, she was included on the Time 100 annual list of the world’s most influential people.

Becky G Family

Rebbeca Marie Gomez is the oldest of four children born to Francisco “Frank” Gómez and Alejandra “Alex” Gomez (née Esquivias). She has two brothers and a younger sister, and in December 2017, she revealed that she has a half-sister from her father’s side. All four of her grandparents emigrated from Jalisco, Mexico, which has shaped her connection to Mexican heritage and inspired her regional Mexican albums Esquinas and Encuentros.

Personal Life

Gomez briefly dated American singer Austin Mahone from February to August 2015. In June 2016, it was confirmed that she is in a relationship with American professional soccer player Sebastian Lletget. The couple announced their engagement on December 9, 2022, and they have remained together since. Gomez has also been an advocate for social justice, supporting causes related to immigration rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and the Latin community.