Nicky Jam
Nicky Jam
- Born: March 17, 1981 (age 41)
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter
- Years active: 1992–present
Personal life
- Jam has been married twice and has four children.
- His first marriage was to Angélica Cruz from 2017 to 2018. They had one child together.
- His second marriage was to Cydney Moreau from 2020 to 2022. They had no children together.
- Jam also has three other children from previous relationships.
Career
- Jam began his career as a reggaeton singer in Puerto Rico in the early 1990s.
- He released his debut album, "Distinto a los demás", in 1994.
- Jam gained international fame in 2015 with the release of his single "El perdón", which topped the charts in several countries.
- He has since released several other successful singles, including "Hasta el amanecer" (2016), "Te boté" (2018), and "X" (2019).
- Jam has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including J Balvin, Maluma, and Daddy Yankee.
Awards and nominations
- Jam has won numerous awards, including:
- Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song (2015)
- Billboard Latin Music Award for Hot Latin Song of the Year (2016)
- Premios Lo Nuestro Award for Urban Song of the Year (2017)
Legacy
- Jam is one of the most successful Latin music artists of all time.
- He has sold over 30 million records worldwide and his music videos have been viewed billions of times on YouTube.
- Jam has also been praised for his work ethic and his ability to connect with fans from all over the world.
Controversies
- Jam has been involved in several controversies throughout his career.
- In 2002, he was arrested for possession of drugs and weapons.
- In 2015, he was accused of domestic violence by his then-wife, Angélica Cruz.
- Jam has also been criticized for his use of misogynistic and homophobic lyrics in his songs.