Nicky Jam

Nicky Jam is an American singer. He’s best known for his reggaeton music, where he has released various hit songs including Travesuras (2014), El Perdón (2015), and Hasta el Amanecer (2017).

Career

Nicky started his career when he worked at a grocery store. He was rapping the items, which impressed a customer.

In 1995, he then signed a contract production and launched the first album titled …Distinto A Los Demás.

He gradually gained fame and worked together with his idol, Daddy Yankee. They formed a duo named Los Cangris. Their singles including Guayando and En la Cama became popular.

In 2001, he also released his solo album titled Haciendo Escante. However, the group disbanded in 2004 due to Nicky’s habit of using alcohol and drugs.

He came to his lowest point in both personal and professional issues.

In 2007, he committed to quit drugs and moved to Colombia. His songs called Travesuras and Voy a Beber brought him to sign a contract with Sony U.S. Latin.

Moreover, the former song ranked in the top ten of Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. The next year, he got his first Latin Grammy for Best Urban Performance.

He continued making an impact in the music industry. In 2018, he performed at the World Cup to sing its official song titled Live It Up, alongside Era Istrefi, Diplo, and Will Smith.

Furthermore, his song with J Balvin titled X received over 1 billion views on YouTube.

Profile

Full name: Nick Rivera Caminero
Stage name: Nicky Jam
Nickname: Nick MC, Nick
Birthday: March 17, 1981
Birthplace: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality: American
Religion: Christian
Profession: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Education: –
Hobbies: Playing basketball
Facebook: @NickyJamPR
Twitter: @NickyJamPR
Threads: @nickyjam
Instagram: @nickyjam
TikTok: –
YouTube: NickyJamTV

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 175 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 74 Kg (163 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: –
Shoe Size: 12 (US)

Family

Father: Jose Rivero
Mother: Ysabel Caminero Madera
Brother: –
Sister: Stephanie Rivera Caminero
Children: Yarimar Rivera, Joe Martin Rivera, Alyssa Rivera, Luciana Rivera

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Angélica Cruz

Nicky married Angélica Cruz, his girlfriend of two years, in February 2017 in Medellín. Their wedding was attended by celebrities such as Vin Diesel and J Balvin.

Unfortunately, they chose to get divorce due to irreconcilable differences just a little over a year later in August 2018.

Cydney Moreau

He met Cydney Moreau, an American model, during the making of his Atrévete music video. The pair became engaged in February 2020.

He confirmed that they had broken up by February 2021 during Valentine’s Day.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be anywhere between $15 million to $25 million. He appears to earn most of his income through his music career.

Real Estate

He purchased a house in Miami, Florida, United States, for $1.7 million in 2017. The property was sold just a year later for $2 million.

He bought another house in Palm Island, Miami, in 2019 for $3.4 million. The house was listed for $3.3 million in December 2020 and eventually sold for $3.1 million.

Nicky purchased a condominium in Miami for $6 million in September 2021.

Controversies

Feud with Daddy Yankee

Right after Nicky achieved success and popularity, he struggled to adjust with new lifestyle, which prompted him to turn into drugs and alcohol.

This went to an extent that Daddy Yankee started critcizing his behavior and dissed him through his song lyrics. Nicky dissed the popular musician back as a response.

However, he admitted that he regrets the acts years later, stating that he “looked stuped” and that it “wasn’t a good choice.”

Facts

His trademarks are buzz cut hairstyle and often wears a cap.
Nicky’s horoscope is Pisces.
Nicky’s father is of Puerto Rican ancestry, while his mother has Dominican descent.
His parents had a drug addiction. Hence, he grew up using drugs.
Jam’s music is categorized as reggaeton and Latin trap.
Nicky has suffered from attention-deficit disorder (ADHD).
His musical influences are Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, and Prince.
Meanwhile, Jose Jose was the first Latino artist he listened to while growing up.
For him, the best Puerto Rican food is the combination of rice, beans, and pork chops.
He has an eagle tattoo on his neck. It means wisdom.
During his early career, the Remix singer loved romantic music, mostly from Camila and Sin Bandera.
The music executive who discovered him was his customer in the grocery store he worked.
His first music video for Piensa en Mi was cost 500 USD.
In 2002, her daughters named Yarimar and Alissa were born.
His son with Janexsy Figueroa named Joe Nicky was born in 2005.
Then, a daughter named Luciana was born in 2012. Her mother is Carolina Neito.
He became one of the participants of the Iconic Songwriter Q&A Panel, held by Billboard Latin in 2016.
In 2017, he was married to a model Angelica Cruz but divorced a year later.
He attended The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon after his success on X.
Some of their wedding guests in 2017 were Vin Diesel and J Balvin.
In 2018, Hublot Watches chose him as its brand ambassador.
On February 14, 2020, the singer became engaged to an American model, Cydney Moreau.
In 2020, Forbes described him as “the architect” of the Latino urban music movement.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Tom & Jerry (2021), as Butch Cat (voice role)
Bad Boys for Life (2020), as Lorenzo “Zway-Lo” Rodriguez
Nicky Jam: El Ganador (2018), as himself
The Keys of Christmas (2017), as himself
XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017), as Lazarus

Quotes

“I’m a little bit of everything. That’s what makes Nicky Jam so different from everybody else.”

“Puerto Rico got too futuristic with the electronic reggaeton. It lost the essence of the reggae music.”

“The way I’m seeing it, God has given me all this for me to realize that this isn’t what I really need in my life.”

“I’m a real man. I can suffer. Nicky Jam The mentality always in reggaeton was, ‘I’m the man.’ I made that cool to say, ‘I messed up. I’m not the best.'”

“The way you pronounce words the Puerto Rico way, it’s not really global for music. Colombians speak some of the best Spanish in the world. So having a Colombian next to me every time I write makes my music more international.”

“I’ve always wanted to work with Mana. I’ve been a fan of them since I started singing reggaeton in 1992.”

“Colombia changed the way I write and sing.”

“I do very well with English, and I think I should do that more and take advantage of the versatility I have. I can sing; I can play guitar.”

Pics of Nicky Jam

1. Nicky wears a red and black jacket for his performance

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2. This is an all-black outfit from the rapper

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3. That white shoes and alien T-shirt are head-turning!

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4. What do you think of that rainbow shoes?

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5. He poses in front of his car

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FAQs

Who is Nicky Jam?

He is an American singer.

Who is Nicky Jam’s real name?

His real name is Nick Rivera Caminero.

What makes Nicky Jam famous?

He’s best known for his reggaeton music, where he has released various hit songs including Travesuras (2014), El Perdón (2015), and Hasta el Amanecer (2017).