Birthplace

Añasco, Puerto Rico,1972

Field Best Known For

Singer, Songwriter, Actress

Awards & Recognition

• Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award​

• Multiple Billboard Latin Music Awards

Bio

Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez, known professionally as Ivy Queen, is a pioneering Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actress, often referred to as the "Queen of Reggaeton." Born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, in 1972, Ivy Queen began her music career in the mid-1990s and quickly rose to prominence with her powerful lyrics and distinctive style. She has been instrumental in bringing reggaeton to a global audience and has used her platform to address themes of female empowerment and social issues. Her contributions have not only shaped the reggaeton genre but have also opened doors for female artists in a male-dominated industry.