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Background information | |
Birth name | Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez |
Also known as | Flex (US) Nigga (LA) |
Born |
Panama City, Panama |
August 31, 1980
Origin | Chitré, Panama |
Genres | Reggaeton, reggae, latin pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1996–present |
Labels | EMI Televisa, Sony Latin |
Associated acts | Predikador, Belinda, Kumbia All Starz, Pee Wee, Alexis & Fido, Arcangel, Yomo |
Félix Danilo Gómez Bosquez (born August 31, 1980), known by his stage names Flex and Nigga, is a Panamanian reggaeton artist. He adopted the name Nigga after being told by another Panamanian artist that he "sings like an African." Before releasing an album in the United States in 2008, Flex removed references to his nickname in songs, and his CD packages were reprinted with the name "Flex."
Flex has received nominations for a variety of awards shows including Premios Billboard, Premios lo Nuestro, Latin Grammys, Premios Juventud, Premios Oye, and Premios Monitor Latino. Flex has won an Oye award, a Latin Grammy, and eight Billboard Latin Music awards.
His accomplishments include a number one position in Mexican and American radio for over 20 weeks, as well as Gold and Platinum album sales worldwide.
After five years of dating, Flex married his long girlfriend Osiris Vega on August 26, 2008 and got divorced in 2011. Flex continues to live in Panama.