Becky G Gets Brutally Honest About Fame, Culture & Finding Her Voice | Billboard Cover
Billboard Español cover star & Billboard Latin Women in Music honoree Becky G addresses the complexities of navigating fame while staying authentic to her roots. She reflects on more than a decade in the industry, from being discovered on YouTube at 14 to becoming a billion-streaming artist who refuses to be confined by traditional genre […]
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Billboard Español cover star & Billboard Latin Women in Music honoree Becky G addresses the complexities of navigating fame while staying authentic to her roots. She reflects on more than a decade in the industry, from being discovered on YouTube at 14 to becoming a billion-streaming artist who refuses to be confined by traditional genre boundaries. Becky G confronts the “not Latina enough” criticism she’s faced throughout her career, explaining why she’s chosen to stop defending her identity. She opens up about her documentary Rebeca and reveals upcoming projects, including her World Cup involvement and new acting opportunities. Becky G also discusses shooting her “Marathon” music video during Milan Fashion Week, her approach to balancing global opportunities with staying connected to her Inglewood community, and the evolution of Latin music on the global stage while emphasizing the importance of authentic representation.
Becky G:
That’s something that I’ve always dealt with and I’ll probably continue to deal with, and I’m also not the only one, where it’s like, you’re not Latina enough, you’re not whatever enough, but I am for me and I’m good with that.
Isabela Raygoza:
It’s a pleasure to have you here again
Thank you, mami.
Before we talk about your new projects, from your new music, I’d love to do a game of icebreakers.
Ooh, let’s go.
What song do you have on repeat right now that isn’t yours?
Ooh, I’m like, it’s all my music.
“Marathon.”
“Marathon” for sure is on repeat. There’s a marathon happening with “Marathon” Yeah. I’m like, “How long can I play it for? ” Um, no. Damn. You know what? Lately, in the morning, I’ve been listening to a lot of Los Hermanos Gutierrez.
Okay. I love that.
Yeah, just like guitar.
Uh-huh. Simplicity.
No, no lyrics. Just all melody.
The bolero, the guitar.
Yeah, it’s just romantic.
I love that.
I like to wake up in the mornings and drink my cafecito and romanticize my life. It’s perfect.
And how do you like to drink your coffee in the mornings?
Uy. Ah, I just love a black coffee with a little bit of sugar.
No creamer or anything?
Mm, every now and then, a little splash of almond milk. But I keep it simple.
And what is your favorite go-to Cheetos flavor?
My favorite go-to Cheetos flavor?
Yes.
The extra flaming hot, Hot Cheetos.
Yes, that’s, that’s the way to go.
With lime on top.
Ooh, yes. Yeah. That’s my favorite too.
And you eat it with chopsticks so your hands don’t get red.
Yes, that, that always happens. A little blush won’t hurt anybody. Dickies or Chanel?
I mean, why not both? Why not both?
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