Vin Diesel is more than just a versatile performer – he also has some singing chops. The actor and producer, who’s well-known for his role in The Fate of the Furious, surprised the audience at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami by making a cameo appearance alongside Nicky Jam. Together, they showcased their talent during a performance of Jam’s hit track, El Ganador. As Nicky belted out the lyrics in Spanish, he included the line, ‘Now I’m making movies with Vin Diesel,’ and soon enough, Diesel himself joined him on stage to display his impressive rapping abilities. Check out the video below for this memorable moment.
The dynamic duo of Vin Diesel and musical artist Nicky Jam surprised the audience at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Vin Diesel, looking cool in a sleeveless gray shirt, white jeans, beige work boots, and sunglasses, received a standing ovation as he made his entrance. Fiery special effects in the background added to the excitement. This isn’t the first time Diesel and Nicky have worked together – Nicky had a role in Diesel’s recent film, xXx: Return of Xander Cage. In an interview with Billboard last year, Nicky hinted at a surprise collaboration at the awards show, following their work on the action movie.
Live performance: The quintessential Hollywood action star effortlessly exuded his distinctive confidence and charm while captivating the audience.
Exciting Entertainment: Nicky exclaimed, ‘I’m now collaborating on movie projects with Vin Diesel,’ and the Hollywood star made a surprise appearance on stage.
‘I suggested to him that we should collaborate on a song, but he mentioned feeling shy,’ Nicky shared with the publication. ‘However, I responded by saying, “I may not be an actor, but I’m performing in front of you right now. I wasn’t afraid.”‘
Speaking about the experienced action icon, known for his portrayal of Dominic Toretto in the beloved Fast and The Furious franchise for the past 16 years, Nicky stated, ‘Vin is absolutely wild, and by “wild” I mean it in the best way possible. He has a deep appreciation for the Latino community, despite not being of Latino descent himself. He’s even expressed a desire to learn Spanish.’
Different direction: According to Nicky, he managed to convince Diesel to carry on pursuing his musical aspirations.
Close pals Nicky and Vin have teamed up on multiple occasions to create music and work on movies. In a recent interview with E!, the talented artist Nicky revealed that they are currently in the process of recording a song together. The duo has already completed the chorus, which Nicky described as simple and catchy. Interestingly, Vin has expressed a strong affinity for Spanish music and wants to explore this genre in his upcoming projects. Meanwhile, Vin is enjoying immense success in his film career, with his latest movie The Fate of the Furious inching closer to the impressive $1 billion mark in global ticket sales. In its second week at the box office, the film has already raked in $163.3 million in the United States alone. Additionally, Vin can be seen in the highly anticipated Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Don’t forget to catch The Fate of the Furious currently playing in theaters.
Behind the wheel: Diesel’s latest cinematic venture, The Fate of the Furious, is revving its engines and racing toward an impressive nearly $1 billion in global box office revenue.