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The National Puerto Rican Day parade was held today and it’s only right we spotlight some of our favorite Puerto Ricans in the industry.

1. Fat Joe

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Fat Joe’s parents are of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent.

2. Joaquin Phoenix

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Actor Joaquin Phoenix, real name Joaquín Rafael Bottom, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

3. Jennifer Lopez

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Jenny from the block reps her Puerto Rican heritage proudly.

4. Lala Anthony

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Lala is an Afro-Latina who proudly reps her Puerto Rican heritage.

5. Miguel Cotto

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Miguel Cotto was born in Rhode Island to Puerto Rican parents and at the age of 2, relocated to Caguas, Puerto Rico with his family.

6. Tekashi 6ix9ine

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Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was born to a Mexican mother and Puerto Rican father.

7. Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, Latin American Music Awards 2017 Arrivals Source:WENN.com

Bad Bunny has been crossing over from Latin hip hop and we aren’t mad about it!

8. Jessica Wild

Jessica Wild of RuPaul’s Drag Race is a proud Puerto Rican queen.

9. Ricky Martin

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Mr. “Living La Vida Loca” himself, Ricky Martin is Puerto Rican and proud!