J Balvin

Colombian singer
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J Balvin

Summary

J Balvin is a human[1]. Born in Medellín[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1985[3]. He worked as a singer[4], record producer[5], songwriter[6], collector[7], and rapper[8]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,782 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • J Balvin was born in Medellín[2].
  • J Balvin was born on May 8, 1985[3].
  • J Balvin was born on May 7, 1985[10].
  • J Balvin held citizenship in Colombia[11].
  • Spanish was J Balvin's native language[12].
  • J Balvin worked as a singer[4].
  • J Balvin worked as a record producer[5].
  • J Balvin's professions included songwriter[6].
  • J Balvin's professions included collector[7].
  • J Balvin's professions included rapper[8].
  • J Balvin's field of work was music[13].
  • J Balvin's field of work was singing[14].
  • J Balvin's field of work was dance[15].
  • J Balvin received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song[16].
  • J Balvin received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album[17].
  • J Balvin received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album[18].
  • J Balvin received the Billboard Spirit of Hope Award[19].
  • J Balvin is recorded as male[20].
  • J Balvin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • J Balvin's genre is reggaeton[22].
  • J Balvin's genre is Latin pop[23].
  • J Balvin's genre is Latin trap[24].
  • J Balvin's record label is recorded as Universal Music Latino[25].
  • J Balvin's discography is recorded as J Balvin discography[26].
  • J Balvin's Commons category is recorded as J Balvin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

J Balvin's place of birth was Medellín[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 8, 1985[3] and May 7, 1985[10]. Spanish was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], record producer[5], songwriter[6], collector[7], and rapper[8]. Fields of work include music[13], a type of arts[28]; singing[14], a type of activity[29]; and dance[15], a performing arts genre[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song[16], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 2007[33]; Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album[17], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 2001[36]; and Billboard Spirit of Hope Award[19], a class of music award[37], founded in 1996[38].

Why It Matters

J Balvin ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,782 views/month, #6,072 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was J Balvin born?

J Balvin was born in Medellín[2].

What did J Balvin do for work?

J Balvin worked as singer[4], record producer[5], songwriter[6], collector[7], and rapper[8].

What awards did J Balvin receive?

Honors received include Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song[16], Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album[17], Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album[18], and Billboard Spirit of Hope Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . eluniversal.com.co. eluniversal.com.co. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . vogue.mx. vogue.mx. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . hedendaagsesieraden.nl. hedendaagsesieraden.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . allmusic.com. allmusic.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . latingrammy.com. Retrieved . latingrammy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . billboard.com. billboard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . billboard.com. billboard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . billboard.com. billboard.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Date of birth +1985-05-08T00:00:00Z, +1985-05-07T00:00:00Z
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  2. 2d ago · Techgamer534 · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Official website https://jbalvin.com
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    Owner of Q125421531
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