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
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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!