Becky G was overcome with emotion when she realized she’d made the annual Forbes “30 Under 30” listing, launched on Nov. 29. In an emotional Instagram put up, the 25-year-old “Mamiii” singer devoted the consideration to her youthful self and the bigger Latinx neighborhood. “This younger Chicana from Inglewood who began this journey residing in her abuelito’s storage over 15 years in the past did not even know what Forbes was to be utterly trustworthy,” she captioned a video of herself crying upon receiving the information.
As a musician, activist, and actor, Becky G has made waves throughout the leisure business. “I’m simply barely scratching the floor of the entire issues that I hope to perform in the future in my profession,” she instructed POPSUGAR in 2020. Earlier this 12 months in May, she launched her second studio album, “Esquemas,” which was nominated for Latin pop album of the 12 months on the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The singer additionally took dwelling consecutive American Music Awards for favourite Latin feminine artist in 2020 and 2021. She additionally has a Billboard Latin Music Award and two People’s Choice Awards to her identify.
“It’s been fairly the journey up to now.”
After almost 15 years within the enterprise, Becky G says her achievements didn’t come with out obstacles. “You see, Young B did not begin this for fame, labels, lists, or awards,” she continued. “Like many who come from the place we come from, she dove into this to outlive. To assist her household. To encourage others. To show to herself that irrespective of the place she got here from or what obstacles had been in entrance of her, she will be able to and she’s going to. That lil concrete rose that grew up within the streets of LA could be so happy with how far we have come. Mija, we did it. WE ARE DOING IT! It’s been powerful, lonely, terrifying, however SO BEAUTIFUL & SO WORTH IT!! It’s been fairly the journey up to now. Best imagine I’m so excited for all that comes subsequent.”
Many celebrities praised Becky G and congratulated her on her win within the feedback part. Anitta, who additionally made the 2023 Forbes listing, wrote, “Lo mereces amiga te amo.” Her message interprets to “You deserve it, good friend. I like you.” Leslie Grace stated the popularity was “hard-earned” and “well-deserved.” She added, “Soak up the love sis.”
As her heartwarming message got here to an in depth, Becky G used her win to remind fellow members of the Latinx neighborhood that something is feasible. “CHEERS to the entire younger self-made Latinos! This is for you too,” she stated. “Celebrate your successes, have fun one another, have fun those that got here earlier than us, who had nothing, however made positive the following generations have EVERYTHING. You deserve all of it. You are value it.”
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