A Reggaeton singer, Nicky Jam has churned out several hits throughout his career including El Perdon, Travesuras, and Hasta El Amanecer. Most recently, he released his seventh album, Fenix on January 20, 2017, which reached number 28 on the Billboard Top 200. Want to learn more about the artist? Read on below.
Nicky Jam – 2017 Facts
Real Name
Nick Rivera Caminero
Nick Name
Nicky Jam (given to him by a homeless man as joke)
Occupation and Job
Singer-songwriter
Famous For
Nicky Jam is perhaps best known for his 2015 collaboration with Enrique Iglesias, El Perdon “Forgiveness”. Having said that, he has been involved with making reggaeton music since the mid 90’s.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 36 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on March 17, 1981
Place of Birth/Hometown
Nicky Jam was born in Boston, Massachusetts. After spending many years there, and his family moved to Barrio Obrero, Puerto Rico when he was ten years old.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent
Nicky Jam Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 6’0″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 180cm tall
Weight in Pounds
His weight is unknown at this time
Weight in Kilograms
His weight is unknown at this time
Body Measurements
At this time, Nicky Jam’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
Unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
He wears a 10 (US) shoe
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Nicky Jam’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Nicky Jam in a Relationship?
Nicky Jam got married to Angelic Cruz on February 3rd, 2017. After two years of dating, they tied the knot at a private ceremony in Medellin, Colombia.
Nicky Jam’s Girlfriends
At this time, no information is available on his previous relationships.
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Sisters
As far as we know, Nicky Jam is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Brothers
As far as we know, Nicky Jam is an only child and does not have any siblings.
Children
Nicky Jam does not have any children. At this point in time, it’s unclear whether or not he and his wife plan on expanding their family in the near future.
High School
It’s assumed that Nicky Jam went to high school in Puerto Rico, having moved there at the age of ten. Assuming that he completed his studies, he would have graduated in 1999.
Did Nicky Jam Go to College
No, Nicky Jam has not gone to college. From the looks of it, he had set his eyes on a music career ever since his teenage years.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Nicky Jam’s salary
Net Worth
As of 2017, Nicky Jam has an estimated net worth of $500,000
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
He enjoys creating music in his spare time
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Music Artists
He has stated that Daddy Yankee is one of his greatest inspirations
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on March 17, he is a Pisces
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Nicky Jam’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Nicky Jam’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/NickyJamPR
Nicky Jam’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/nickyjampr
Nicky Jam’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/nickyjampr
Nicky Jam’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/NickyJamTV
Nicky Jam’s Snapchat Username
Nicky Jam’s Snapchat is @nickyjampr
Other Interesting Facts:
- His hit song, El Perdon earned him six Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2016- including one for Hot Latin Song of the Year
- Growing up in a low-income household, he worked illegally at a supermarket to help bring food to the table as a minor
- He has released two compilation albums so far, Nicky Jam Hits and Greatest Hits, Vol. 1; both were issued in 2014
- He has collaborated with several prominent artists including Daddy Yankee, Too Nieves, La Inda, R.K.M., Ken-Ya, and Falo
- He recently made his big screen debut in the action thriller, xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), starring Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, and Donnie Yen
- He recently flew back to Puerto Rico to visit his family and to lend a hand with rebuilding, after the emotional aftermath of Hurricane Irma
- He has posted several tracks onto his Soundcloud account, on which he has amassed over 74,000 followers
- His official Youtube channel, NickyJamTV has received over 7.7 billion views since its launch in 2012
- He will be starring in the upcoming biographical TV series, El Ganador in 2018, which will center around the singer’s own life
Nicky Jam Bio – 2018 Update
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Nicky Jam has been into reggaeton since his early teens. Spotted by a music executive at the age of fourteen, he soon landed a contract with a local record label. In 1994, he released his debut album titled, …Distant A Los Demas. From there, it wasn’t until 2001 that he dropped his second project, Haciendo Escante. Continuing with his musical efforts, he dropped several albums over the next few years including, Salon de La Fame, Vida Escante, and The Black Carpet. Some of his greatest hits include El Perdon (with Enrique Iglesias), Hasta el Amanecer, and Travesuras.
What has the singer been up to lately? After a decade-long hiatus, Nicky recently came back with the release of his sixth album, Fenix on January 20, 2017. A global hit it charted in many countries including Belgium, Canada, Italy, Spain, France, and of course, the United States. In support of the project, he has also been on the road for a worldwide tour, which has already brought him to countries such as Switzerland, and Mexico. For those who are interested, the artist still has several shows booked- some of which extend into 2018. For more information, be sure to visit his official website. Outside of his music career, he had also made an appearance in the action film, xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
