During the thirty-fifth Hispanic Heritage Month, the longest-running member of Inglewood City Council, Eloy Morales Jr. was charged with the honor of presenting the key to the city to this rising young star. favorite daughter, award-winning actress, and platinum recording artist, Becky G.
“We’re saying, we are proud of you,” Butts said. “And that you are forever part of the history of this city.”
Those in attendance applauded her, not only for her artistry but for her steadfast devotion to the needs of her hometown.
Ten years ago, Inglewood native Becky G released her first commercial single “Becky From The Block.”
In the song, she talks about her love for her city. On Tuesday, Inglewood showed her love in return, presenting the singer – born Rebecca Gomez – with a key to the city.
“Fast-forward all these years later,” said Becky G. “To be able to not just come home to Inglewood, but take Inglewood wherever I go, is such an honor.”
Inglewood Councilman Eloy Morales Jr. says the city is happy to close out Hispanic Heritage Month with this presentation and says it’s well-earned, from her contributions to Inglewood Unified School District to her open conversations on topics like the Latino vote and the impacts of COVID-19 on Black and Latino communities.
“Becky G has consistently called us and let us know that she’s there if we need her help,” said Morales. “During COVID, she reached out. She’s very proud of the fact that she was raised here.
“We’re saying, we are proud of you,” Mayor Butts said. “And that you are forever part of the history of this city. We are honored to present the key to the city to this rising young star. Those in attendance applauded her, not only for her artistry but for her steadfast devotion to the needs of her hometown.
In its 115-year history, the city has only offered its key to four people, and up to now, only one woman. Becky G is now the only Latina to be granted such an honor.
Born Rebbeca Marie Gomez, Becky G has released seven albums, with three Record Companies in her ten-year career, Among her many awards, she has won five Latin Grammy Awards. At only age 26, she has plenty of time to achieve many more creative and diverse dreams.
The staff of Inglewood Today extends our deep, wholehearted congratulations for yet another milestone for the young woman that she has become.
