J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer, songwriter and record producer. He is one of the most popular Latin urban music artists worldwide with major hits like “Mi Gente”, “I Like It” and “Ritmo”.
Attribute Details Full Name José Álvaro Osorio Balvín Also Known As J Balvin Profession(s) Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer Date of Birth May 7, 1985 Age 37 years (as of 2022) Place of Birth Medellín, Colombia Nationality Colombian Zodiac Sign Taurus Ancestry & Heritage Colombian
Attribute Details Height 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Weight 75 kg (165 lbs) Body Measurements Chest – 43 inches, Waist – 32 inches, Biceps – 15 inches Eye Colour Dark Brown Hair Colour Black (dyed blonde)
Attribute Details Parents Father – Álvaro Osorio, Mother – Ana Balvin Siblings Older sister – Carolina Osorio Affairs Valentina Ferrer (model) Relationship Unmarried Partner/Spouse N/A Children 1 son – Rio (b. 2021)
Attribute Details Schooling Gimnasio Infantil Campestre, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano (Medellín, Colombia) Higher Education Studied business administration at EAFIT University but dropped out Early Life Grew up in middle-class family in Medellín. Became interested in rap/hip-hop as a teen. Early Influences Reggaeton pioneers like Daddy Yankee, Rock bands like Nirvana and Metallica
Attribute Details Debut Mixtape – Real (2009) Significant Works Energía (2016), Vibras (2018), Colores (2020) Awards & Nominations 13 Latin Grammy nominations, 4 wins. Urban Music Award. Filmography/Discography 6 studio albums, 2 EPs, over 25 singles Voice Work The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) Music Videos Notable videos for “Mi Gente”, “Tranquila”, “Amarillo” Tours & Live Shows Headlined 5 major world tours Collaborations Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Cardi B, Dua Lipa Documentaries The Boy from Medellín (2021)
Attribute Details Net Worth $20 million Properties Mansions in Medellín, Miami, New York Business Ventures Fashion collaborations, spirits brand Investments Food franchises in Colombia Philanthropy Supports education causes in Colombia
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Art collecting, tropical fish, soccer Controversies Criticized for lack of crediting reggaeton founders Public Image Flamboyant fashion, often dubbed “Prince of Reggaeton” Personal Challenges Suffered from depression, anxiety, substance abuse issues Notable Interviews The Tonight Show, Hot Ones, The Daily Show Personal Anecdotes Got his stage name Balvin from his grandmother Quotes “Reggaeton is culture; it’s my life.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @jbalvin Twitter Handle @JBALVIN Facebook Handle @JBalvinMusica Youtube Channel jbalvinVEVO TikTok @jbalvin
Attribute Details Cultural References Catchphrases like “Mi Gente” widely used, memes based on songs Achievements Outside Primary Profession Forayed into fashion, spirits business Mentorship Promoted up-and-coming Latin talent Legacy Leading figure in Latin pop explosion of 2010s. Took reggaeton fully mainstream.
