:Ivy Queen

Ivy Queen was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/ivy-queen-reggaeton-puerto-rico-802732/|title = The First Time: Ivy Queen on Early Reggaeton, Embracing Her LGBTQ Fans|magazine = Rolling Stone|date = March 9, 2019}} When she was young, Queen's parents moved to New York, where she was raised. She did not finish high school, reaching eleventh grade in the mainland United States, and studied music at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_BxMEAAAAMBAJ|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_BxMEAAAAMBAJ/page/n43 44]|quote=Ivy Queen.|title=The Billboard Reviews: Singles|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=June 2, 2007|access-date=May 22, 2013}}

When she was 18, Ivy Queen moved to San Juan, where she met rapper and producer DJ Negro. In 1995, Queen joined an all-male Puerto Rican group called the Noise, at the invitation of DJ Negro. The group became part of the emerging reggaeton scene. DJ Negro began producing a series of CDs centered around the Noise. Ivy Queen made her first appearance on the fifth installment of the CD series on a track called "Somos Raperos Pero No Delincuentes". She became tired of the violent and sexual themes often used in reggaeton, and wished to write about a wider variety of subjects.{{cite web|url=http://allmusic.com/artist/ivy-queen-p224845|title=Ivy Queen - Biography|last=Leggett|first=Steve|publisher=Allmusic|access-date=April 14, 2011}}

DJ Negro convinced Queen to go solo, and in 1997 she recorded her first solo album, En Mi Imperio{{mdash}}which featured the hit single "Como Mujer"{{mdash}}for Sony Discos. In 1998, Queen launched her second album, The Original Rude Girl{{mdash}}which featured Don Chezina, Alex D'Castro, and Domingo Quiñones{{mdash}}and worked with Wyclef Jean on her debut single "In the Zone".{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XQ0EAAAAMBAJ&q=In+The+Zone+wyclef+jean&pg=PA66|title=Ivy Queen Zones With 'Clef|last=Lannert|first=John|magazine=Billboard|date=March 24, 1999|access-date=December 8, 2012}} The album is bilingual and features hip hop music, a departure from the reggaeton featured on her debut album.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CQ0EAAAAMBAJ&q=In+The+Zone+wyclef+jean&pg=PA20|title=Popular Uprisings: Billboard's Weekly Coverage of Hot Prospects for The Heatseekers Chart - Ivy League|last=Hay|first=Carla|magazine=Billboard|date=June 26, 1999|access-date=December 8, 2012}} The Original Rude Girl was commercially unsuccessful but "In The Zone" charted at number 38 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ivy-queen-mn0000101664/awards|title=Ivy Queen - Awards|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=December 8, 2012}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/charts/chart-search-results/singles/3033464|title=Rhythmic Top 40 1999-03-13|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 8, 2012}}{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3A8EAAAAMBAJ&q=Ivy+queen+had+it+all&pg=PA15|title=Reggaetón Acts Rise Up On Indie Labels|magazine=Billboard|last=Newman|first=Melinda|date=March 6, 2004|access-date=December 8, 2012}}

In 1999, after a lack of commercial success with her first two studio albums, Sony dropped Queen and she took a break from her musical career. [https://luzmedia.co/ivy-queen-reina-del-reggaeton Ivy Queen: La Reina del Reggaeton Trailblazing against Machismo - Luz Media] In 2001 and 2002, Queen's music began appearing on reggaeton compilation albums, spawning hits like "Quiero Bailar" from The Majestic 2 and "Quiero Saber{{Citation|last=parodiamix|title=Ivy Queen - Yo Quiero Bailar ORIGINAL [!!!]|date=2008-09-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykj61GLeVz4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/ykj61GLeVz4 |archive-date=2021-12-22 |url-status=live|access-date=2016-03-07}}{{cbignore}}" from Kilates. With songs like "Quiero Bailar", Ivy Queen represented women "In a movement that took off commercially [and dominantly was led by men] with aggressively lyrics and a "doggiestyle perreo dance". Ivy Queen established herself as reggaeton's no-nonsense female conscience. (Her anthem "Quiero Baliar" warned her dance partner not to misinterpret those moves.)".{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eRMEAAAAMBAJ|title=Billboard|date=March 31, 2007|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|language=en}} In 2003, Queen and her then-husband Gran Omar signed with independent, Miami-based label Real Music, established by Jorge Guadalupe and Anthony Pérez. They appeared on the label's first album Jams Vol. 1. Queen frequently appeared and performed on the reggaeton television show "The Roof", which featured urban music and lifestyle, and was produced by Pérez.{{cite web|url=http://nmusic1.music.a1.b.yahoo.com/videos/IvyQueen%2FThe-Roof-Performance%3A-Dile--25697531|title=The Roof Performance: Dile by Ivy Queen|work=Yahoo Music|publisher=Yahoo Inc|access-date=February 14, 2013}}{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

In 2003, Ivy Queen released Diva, her third studio album. It spawned hit singles including "Quiero Bailar". The album is considered to have been important for exposing reggaeton to a mainstream audience in 2004.Carney Smith, Jessie. [https://books.google.com/books?id=10rEGSIItjgC&dq=Ivy+Queen+Diva&pg=PA1199 Encyclopedia of African American Popular Culture]. ABC-CLIO, 2010, p. 1199. After the success of the album{{mdash}}which was certified platinum by the RIAA, Ivy Queen released a platinum edition of Diva in 2004.{{cite web|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Diva%22 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201072205/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?artist=%22Diva%22 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=American album certifications - Ivy Queen - Diva |work=Recording Industry Association of America |access-date=December 5, 2012 }} The platinum edition was nominated for "Reggaeton Album of the Year" at the 2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards.{{Cite magazine

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}} "Quiero Bailar", the album's lead single, became the first Spanish-language track to reach number one on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart of Miami's WPOW{{mdash}}an American radio station that does not usually play Spanish music.{{cite web|url=http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/actualidad/ivy-queen-se-lanza-a-conquistar-el-mercado----ingles/20031111/nota/154264.aspx |title=Ivy Queen se lanza a conquistar el mercado inglés |language=es |work=Caracol Radio |publisher=Caracol S.A |date=November 11, 2003 |access-date=December 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105152851/http://www.caracol.com.co/noticias/actualidad/ivy-queen-se-lanza-a-conquistar-el-mercado----ingles/20031111/nota/154264.aspx |archive-date=November 5, 2013 }}

Queen's fourth studio album, Real, was originally planned to be her first full-length English language album after she received contract offers from several record labels{{mdash}}including Sony. Queen said that it was a good opportunity to reach other markets, and in particular the competitive market of English rap. Sony's offer to record an English-language album came after they noticed that her previous Sony albums were being heard in London, thanks to the success of Diva. The album included collaborations with artists including Fat Joe, La India, Héctor Delgado, and Getto & Gastam. American hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz produced the track "Soldados". The album was released on November 16, 2004, and spawneed the Top 10 single "Dile" which was nominated for "Tropical Airplay Track of the Year, Female".

In 2005, Ivy Queen partnered with José Guadalupe{{mdash}}co-founder of Perfect Image Records{{mdash}}to form the record label Filtro Musik.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zhQEAAAAMBAJ&q=Ivy+Queen+Drama+Queen&pg=PA46|title=Two New Labels Emerge|magazine=Billboard|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=June 25, 2005|access-date=December 18, 2012}} Later that year, Univision Records signed Filtro Musik to promote Ivy Queen's fifth studio album Flashback (2005). This ensured that the album was positioned in Latin and mainstream accounts that would normally not carry Latin product.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sBMEAAAAMBAJ&q=Filtro+Musik&pg=PA42|title=Catch: Reggaeton Fever|magazine=Billboard|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=September 10, 2005|access-date=December 18, 2012}}{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sBMEAAAAMBAJ&q=Filtro+Musik&pg=PA42|title=The Faces of Urban Regional|magazine=Billboard|first=Ramiro|last=Burr|date=September 10, 2005|access-date=December 18, 2012}} Queen's first compilation album The Best of Ivy Queen, consisting of tracks from Diva and Real, was released the same year. On October 29, 2005, she released Flashback, which contained the singles "Cuéntale", "Libertad", and "Te He Querido, Te He Llorado". At the 2006 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Flashback was nominated for "Reggaeton Album of the Year" for a second consecutive year.{{Cite magazine

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}} The following year, Ivy Queen, and Gran Omar presented the reggaeton and hip hop compilation album Cosa Nostra: Hip Hop. She later appeared on the Spanish-language recording of the Star-Spangled Banner, "Nuestro Himno".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58648/billboard-bits-nuestro-himno-cracker-marty-stuart|title=Billboard Bits: 'Nuestro Himno,' Cracker, Marty Stuart|author=Jeckell, Barry|magazine=Billboard|access-date=February 7, 2013}} She then received the first Premio Juventud "Diva Award", which honored Queen for her musical career.{{cite web|title=3rd Annual 'Premios Juventud' Awards on Univision: A Wet and Wonderful Star Filled Night|url=http://www.hispanicprwire.com/News/in/6623/7/3rd-annual-premios-juventud-awards-on-univision-a-wet-and-wonderful/|work=Hispanic PR Wire|publisher=Hispanic Digital Network, Inc|access-date=January 27, 2013|date=July 13, 2006|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717103710/http://www.hispanicprwire.com/News/in/6623/7/3rd-annual-premios-juventud-awards-on-univision-a-wet-and-wonderful/|archive-date=July 17, 2012}}

In April 2007, Ivy Queen released her sixth studio album entitled Sentimiento. She began working on the album in 2006 after Cosa Nostra became a commercial failure.{{cite web|url=http://archivo.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=955886 |title=Ivy Queen sacó las uñas |language=es |work=Univision |publisher=Univision Communications Inc |access-date=November 28, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016023632/http://archivo.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?cid=955886 |archive-date=October 16, 2013 }} As a part of her evolution in reggaetón, Sentimiento includes "solo turns" instead of duets with guest artists.{{cite magazine|url=http://airwolf.lmtonline.com/quepasa/archive/061507/pasa8.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055215/http://airwolf.lmtonline.com/quepasa/archive/061507/pasa8.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 21, 2013|title=Ivy Queen's 'Sentimiento' shakes up the definition of Reggaetón|author=Burr, Ramiro|date=June 15, 2007|magazine=Billboard|access-date=January 25, 2013}} The solo tracks include; "Pobre Corazón" by Divino, "Manaña Al Despertar" by Baby Rasta and Noriega{{mdash}}none of which feature Queen's vocals. She said she wanted to give a 180-degree turn to what people think of reggaetón. She said, "[m]any think reggaetón is just nice rhythms to dance to. And they forget there are song-writers and composers, who, like everyone else, also suffer and aspire in love ... Love is what makes us write things, what keeps us alive. If we did not have love, we would have nothing". The album spawned a Top 10 hit "Que Lloren" and the moderately successful singles "En Que Fallamos" and "Sentimientos". At the Latin Grammy Awards of 2007, Calle 13 won the Best Urban Music Album award for their album Residente o Visitante{{cite news

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Queen's Sentimiento was nominated in the same category.{{cite news

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Calle 13's 2008 album "Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo" included a song entitled "Que Lloren" which criticized Queen and asked her "to cut herself with a razor".{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/ivy-queen-dice-que-rene-de-calle-13-no-merece-su-respeto|title=Ivy Queen dice que René, de Calle 13, no merece su respeto|language=es|work=People en Español|date=August 29, 2008|access-date=February 28, 2013}} She responded stating "I'm the queen of this genre, a genre that contains male rappers such as Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel and Tego Calderón who respect me a lot for an idiot to have my name in his mouth."{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/rene-es-payaso-dice-ivy-queen-article-1.301985|title='René es un payaso', dice Ivy Queen|language=es|work=NY Daily News|author=González, Ángela|date=October 15, 2008|access-date=February 28, 2013}} After Calle 13 had won various awards in the urban music category, Queen called the duo to let them know publicly how she felt about them.{{cite web|url=http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/imprimir/25747|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514161347/http://www.elnuevodiario.com.ni/imprimir/25747|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 14, 2014|title=Ivy Queen vs. Calle 13|language=es|work=El Nuevo Diario|date=September 1, 2008|access-date=February 28, 2013}} She was unhappy because despite the abundance of awards and nominees, only Calle 13 received awards explaining "they dedicated the night to Calle 13."{{cite web|url=http://www.adnmundo.com/contenidos/adncool/calle_13_ivy_queen_grammy_rene_perez_residente_co191107.html|title=Calle 13 le responde a Ivy Queen y abre la polémica por los Grammy|language=es|work=ADN Mundo|date=November 19, 2007|access-date=February 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514032808/http://www.adnmundo.com/contenidos/adncool/calle_13_ivy_queen_grammy_rene_perez_residente_co191107.html|archive-date=May 14, 2014|url-status=dead}} The duo called Queen a hypocrite.

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In 2008, Queen released the single "Dime", which was featured on her first live album Ivy Queen 2008 World Tour LIVE!. In April 2010, she was signed to Machete Music. The signing, described as a 360 deal, includes profit sharing in tours, sponsorships and merchandising. Univision Records, was acquired by Machete's parent company Universal Music Latin Entertainment in 2008. Walter Kolm, president of Universal Music Latino and Machete, said in a press release, "[i]t's a privilege to have Ivy Queen a part of our artistic roster. Ivy is an extraordinary woman with incomparable talent, and she's number one in her genre. We're happy to be able to work with her on her new album as well as future projects".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/news/e3ib6c66237fa7a658d912e04772eee0124|title=Ivy Queen Signs With Machete Music|magazine=Billboard|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=April 5, 2010|access-date=October 29, 2012|archive-date=January 10, 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130110114534/http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/news/e3ib6c66237fa7a658d912e04772eee0124|url-status=dead}} Queen said of the partnership, "I'm very proud to be a part of Machete Music. They are a young, vibrant company that has created a name for itself in Latin music in the United States and the world. They are a strong and important company that has been recognized for nurturing their artists' creative talents ... ".{{cite web|url=http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3835924.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927132243/http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/04/prweb3835924.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2013|title=Ivy Queen Signs With Machete Music|work=PR Web|publisher=Vocus PRW Holdings, LLC|first=Carla|last=Lopez|date=April 7, 2010| access-date=January 10, 2013}}

Drama Queen (2010), released on July 10, 2010, was originally intended to be released after her third compilation album Cosa Nostra: Hip-Hop (2006) as a concept album on which Ivy Queen would performing duets with female singers from different genres. Sentimiento was released instead.{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=zhQEAAAAMBAJ&q=Ivy+Queen+Drama+Queen&pg=PA46|title=Two New Labels Emerge|magazine=Billboard|first=Leila|last=Cobo|date=June 25, 2005|access-date=December 1, 2012}} Queen told EFE that she started writing for the album while she was heartbroken at home. Her emotions then burst out in the recording studio. She added the album contains 16 of 26 songs she wrote during this period.{{cite web|url=http://noticias.terra.com/noticias/ivy_queen_desahoga_todos_sus_sentimientos_en_su_nuevo_disco_drama_queen/act2277159 |title=Ivy Queen desahoga todos sus sentimientos en su nuevo disco "Drama Queen" |language=es |work=Terra Networks |publisher=Telefónica |author=Jorge J. Muñiz Ortiz |date=April 9, 2010 |access-date=November 3, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061130/http://noticias.terra.com/noticias/ivy_queen_desahoga_todos_sus_sentimientos_en_su_nuevo_disco_drama_queen/act2277159 |archive-date=September 21, 2013 }} When Latina Magazine asked her about the drama between the release of Sentimiento and Drama Queen, Queen said:{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/ivy-queen-relationship-drama-and-ruling-reggaeton|title=Ivy Queen on Relationship Drama and Ruling Reggaeton|work=Latina|publisher=Latina Media Ventures LLC|first=Angie|last=Romero|date=April 13, 2010|access-date=June 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310005918/http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/ivy-queen-relationship-drama-and-ruling-reggaeton|archive-date=March 10, 2013|url-status=dead}}

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"I'm single. For the first time in my life, I'm really experiencing what that's like because I used to always feel the need to be in a relationship; I didn't like being alone. But this time I'm realizing that people come into your life for a season, and my last relationship served its purpose. I can't sit here and cry about it, because it ended right where it should have. A lot of that stuff is on the album."

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Drama Queen sold 3,000 units in its first week and dominated urban album sales for nine consecutive weeks.{{cite web|url=http://www.corrientelatina.com/ivy-queen-to-film-the-music-video-for-her-new-single-amor-puro-sept-28-2010-in-miami.html |title=Ivy Queen to film the music video for her new single Amor Puro, September 28, 2010 |first=Richard |last=Chiriboga |date=September 27, 2010 |work=Corriente Latina |publisher=Corriente Latina, LLC |access-date=June 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004145532/http://www.corrientelatina.com/ivy-queen-to-film-the-music-video-for-her-new-single-amor-puro-sept-28-2010-in-miami.html |archive-date=October 4, 2010 }} It debuted and peaked at number 163 on the US Billboard 200 chart,{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ivy queen|chart=all}}|title=Ivy Queen Album & Song History|date=July 31, 2010|access-date=October 29, 2012|magazine=Billboard}} number three on Top Latin Albums,{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ivy queen|chart=Latin Albums}}|title=Ivy Queen Album & Song History|magazine=Billboard|date=July 31, 2010|access-date=October 29, 2012}} and number 18 on Rap Albums.{{cite magazine|url={{BillboardURLbyName|artist=ivy queen|chart=Rap Albums}}|title=Ivy Queen Album & Song History|magazine=Billboard|date=July 31, 2010|access-date=October 29, 2012}} Drama Queen received a nomination for Best Urban Music Album at the 2011 Latin Grammy Awards, which was won by Calle 13 for Entren Los Que Quieran. Queen also received two nominations at the 2011 Latin Billboard Music Awards for Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female. Shakira won both awards.{{cite web

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On August 21, 2012, Queen's eighth studio album Musa was released. It debuted and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.reggaetonline.net/ivy-queen-08172012_news|title=Ivy Queen Comes Back With "Musa"| work=Reggaetonline| date=August 6, 2010| access-date=June 15, 2012}} She said that spending two years away from the media has helped her emotionally and mentally. She also said that the album is "very mature and complete", because although her style is urban and reggaeton it also features fusions of rhythms and instruments with their own styles. The album managed a nomination for Best Urban Music Album at the Latin Grammy Awards of 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.latingrammy.com/en/nominees|title=Nominees of the 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards|work=The Latin Grammy Awards|publisher=The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences|date=September 25, 2013|access-date=September 25, 2013}}

It was announced in September 2013, that Queen had changed management and returned with Jorge "Goguito" Guadalupe, president and co-founder of Filtro Musik, to release her ninth studio album, entitled Vendetta{{cite web|url=http://www.martinoticias.com/content/reggeatonera-ivy-queen-regrsa-al-escenario/31063.html|title=Reggeatonera Ivy Queen vuelve a los escenarios |language=es|work=Martinoticias|date=January 14, 2014|access-date=January 26, 2014}} in February 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/enpazjorgegoguitoguadalupeconivyqueen-956732/|title=En paz Jorge "Goguito" Guadalupe con Ivy Queen|language=es|author=Tirado, Frances|date=September 25, 2013|access-date=September 25, 2013|work=Primera Hora}} Following the birth of her first biological child,{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/12/ivy-queen-pregnant_n_3428289.html|title=Reggaeton Star Reveals She's Expecting Her First Child|work=The Huffington Post|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/ivy-queen-pregnant#axzz2W3i2I0K4|title=Ivy Queen is Pregnant!|author=Castillo, Amaris|work=Latina|date=June 11, 2013|access-date=May 9, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/exclusiva-ivy-queen-esta-embarazada-estoy%20feliz-siempre-quise-ser-madre|title=Ivy Queen está embarazada: "Estoy feliz; siempre quise ser madre|work=People en Español|language=es|date=June 11, 2013|author=Hansen, Lena|access-date=May 9, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030025553/http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/exclusiva-ivy-queen-esta-embarazada-estoy%20feliz-siempre-quise-ser-madre|archive-date=October 30, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2013-11-25/ivy-queen-ya-dio-a-luz|title=¡Ivy Queen ya es mamá!|language=es|work=Univision Musica|publisher=Univision Communications|date=November 25, 2013|access-date=May 9, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726105744/http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2013-11-25/ivy-queen-ya-dio-a-luz|archive-date=July 26, 2014}} Queen then announced that she would embark on a U.S. tour entitled the "Viva Puerto Rico Tour".{{cite web|url=http://events.miamiherald.com/miami_beach_fl/events/show/368871494-ivy-queen-viva-puerto-rico-equality-for-all-gay-tour |title=Ivy Queen "Viva Puerto Rico" Equality For All Gay Tour |work=Miami Herald |publisher=Miami Herald Media Company |date=January 28, 2014 |access-date=March 19, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203045219/http://events.miamiherald.com/miami_beach_fl/events/show/368871494-ivy-queen-viva-puerto-rico-equality-for-all-gay-tour |archive-date=February 3, 2014 }} The tour, launched on January 29, 2014, included performances at various gay clubs in cities of the United States and Puerto Rico, such as New York, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Tampa, and Ponce.{{cite web|url=http://www.htv.com/noticias/ivy-queen-de-gira-por-discotecas-gays |title=Ivy Queen de gira por discotecas gay |language=es |work=HTV |date=January 2, 2014 |access-date=May 9, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109054633/http://www.htv.com/noticias/ivy-queen-de-gira-por-discotecas-gays |archive-date=January 9, 2014 }}

Queen's ninth studio album was released on February 3, 2015. An extended play version of the album was released on December 9, 2014. The studio album version was originally announced for a release in February 2014,{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/enpazjorgegoguitoguadalupeconivyqueen-956732/|title=En paz Jorge "Goguito" Guadalupe con Ivy Queen|language=es|author=Tirado, Frances|date=September 25, 2013|access-date=May 9, 2014|work=Primera Hora|publisher=GFR Media LLC}} and later some time in 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/ivyqueenestaagradecidaconlacomunidadgay-992804/|title=Ivy Queen está agradecida con la comunidad gay|work=Primera Hora|publisher=GFR Media, LLC|date=February 28, 2014|author=Tirado, Frances|access-date=May 12, 2014}}

The extended play version of the album, entitled Vendetta: First Round, includes the first four singles from the album: "Soy Libre", "Vamos A Guerrear", "Naci Para Amarte", and the title track "Vendetta", on disc one. Disc two features a DVD with the music videos to these songs as well as a forty-five-minute documentary of the making of the album.{{cite web|url=http://www.wal-mart.com/ip/41736857|title=Vendetta "First Round" (CD/DVD) - Walmart.com|date=November 14, 2014|work=Walmart|publisher=Walmart Stores, Inc|access-date=November 19, 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=9477222&style=music&fulldesc=T|title=Ivy Queen - Vendetta: First Round CD Album|work=CDUniverse|access-date=November 19, 2014|date=November 14, 2014}} Upon its release, it managed to debut at number thirty on the Billboard Latin Albums chart and number five on the Billboard Latin Rhythm Albums chart for the week of December 27, 2014.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-12-27/latin-albums|title=Top Latin Albums: Dec 27, 2014 - Billboard Chart Archive|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 27, 2014|access-date=January 7, 2015}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/2014-12-27/latin-rhythm-albums|title=Latin Rhythm Albums: Dec 27, 2014 - Billboard Chart Archive|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=December 27, 2014|access-date=January 7, 2015}}

The album is composed of four separate simultaneously released albums, in the genres of urban, hip hop, bachata and salsa. Each releases contains eight songs musically devoted to the specific genre. The urban releases features Farruko, J Alvarez, Jowell & Randy and J King & Maximan, the hip hop release features Vico C, Fat Joe, Ñengo Flow and MC Ceja, the salsa release features Tito Rojas, Andy Montañez and Luisito Carrión, while the bachata release features Óptimo.{{cite web|url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2015/02/03/ivy-queen-launches-4-simultaneous-discs-salsa-bachata-hip-hop-and-urban/|title=Ivy Queen launches 4 simultaneous discs: salsa, bachata, hip hop and urban|work=Fox News Latino|publisher=Fox News Network|date=February 3, 2015|access-date=February 4, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205075028/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2015/02/03/ivy-queen-launches-4-simultaneous-discs-salsa-bachata-hip-hop-and-urban/|archive-date=February 5, 2015}}

In February 2020, Queen embarked on the Raiz No Rama World Tour, which was forced to end due to the Covid pandemic. Following this, Queen continued to work from home, recording new music.{{cite web|url= https://www.hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20211021330246/ivy-queen-lanzamiento-sencillo-next/|title= Ivy Queen nos habla en exclusivAA sobre 'Next', su nuevo exito musical|website= Hola.com|date=September 10, 2020|first=Alonso|last=Collantes|access-date=May 11, 2022}}

In 2024, Queen became the first reggaeton artist to headline a concert at the Carnegie Hall.{{cite magazine | last=Lopez | first=Julyssa | title=Ivy Queen Made History at Carnegie Hall. She's Got More Surprises Coming | magazine=Rolling Stone | date=December 2, 2024 | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/ivy-queen-carnegie-hall-new-music-1235182648/ | access-date=December 31, 2024}}

Queen's musical style is classified as reggaeton{{mdash}}an urban genre with roots in Latin and Caribbean music.[http://www.dukeupress.edu/books.php3?isbn=8223-4383-7] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519041627/http://www.dukeupress.edu/books.php3?isbn=8223-4383-7|date=May 19, 2009}}. Raquel Z. Rivera. 2009. Reggaeton. "Part I. Mapping Reggaeton". From Música Negra to Reggaeton Latino: Wayne Marshall. "Part II. The Panamanian Connection". Placing Panama in the Reggaeton Narrative: Editor's Notes / Wayne Marshall. Duke University Press, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. However, Queen also performs in several other genres including hip hop, salsa, merengue, and bachata. Yoselín Acevedo of People en Español said that "'Cosas De La Vida'—which isn't her first bachata song, shows that other than being the 'Queen of Reggaeton' she can also easily convert herself into the 'Queen of Bachata'.{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/ivy-queen-ya-encontro-su-principe|title=Ivy Queen ya encontró a su "Príncipe"|language=es|work=People en Español|first=Yoselín|last=Acevedo|date=July 14, 2010|access-date=December 1, 2012}} Queen has also recorded salsa tracks, beginning in 2005 with "Amiga No Pienses" and "Yo Lamento", and in 2007 with "Si Eres Tú" which she recorded in a "big-band Salsa" style.{{cite magazine|url=http://airwolf.lmtonline.com/quepasa/archive/061507/pasa8.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055215/http://airwolf.lmtonline.com/quepasa/archive/061507/pasa8.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 21, 2013|title=Ivy Queen's 'Sentimiento' shakes up Reggaetón|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|first=Ramiro|last=Burr|date=June 15, 2007|access-date=January 10, 2013}} She worked with salsa singers La India on "Cuando Hieres A Una Mujer" and Víctoria Sanabría on "No Te Quiero".

Queen cites Celia Cruz, La Lupe, and other "classic Salsa singers" as inspirations for her style of hip-hop music.{{cite web|url=http://www.tr3s.com/news/la-escalera-ivy-queen/|title=La Escalera: Ivy Queen - Follow Ivy Queen from the small town of Añasco to the height of success|work=Tr3s|publisher=MTV Networks|date=December 11, 2011|access-date=January 21, 2013}} Her main influence is Selena, to whom she pays tribute on her fifth studio album Flashback with a "reggaeton-ed up twist" on "Si Una Vez".{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cuMjAAAAIBAJ&pg=3603,4480134&dq=ivy-queen&hl=en|title=Ivy Queen reigns in Reggaeton|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|date=November 28, 2005|access-date=March 1, 2013|archive-date=March 13, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313065355/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cuMjAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PkUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3603,4480134&dq=ivy-queen&hl=en|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/flashback-mw0000643812|title=Flashback - Ivy Queen : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : Allmusic|first=Jonathan |last=Widran |work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=March 2, 2013}} She also said she enjoyed the songs "Como La Flor" and "La Carcacha". Queen told Ramiro Burr of the Houston Chronicle, "I admired Selena because she had that famous crossover success, but sadly she never got to enjoy it," she said.{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/default/article/For-reggaet-n-Ivy-Queen-is-a-lone-female-voice-1921638.php|title=For reggaetón, Ivy Queen is a lone female voice|work=Houston Chronicle|publisher=Hearst Communications|date=November 27, 2005|author=Burr, Ramiro|access-date=May 8, 2013}} According to Allmusic, she takes influences from Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Salt-N-Pepa.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ivy-queen-mn0000101664/related|title=Ivy Queen - Similar Artists, Influenced By, Followers|work=Allmusic|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=March 2, 2013}} Queen cites fellow American rapper Missy Elliott as an influence as well.{{cite web|url=https://eldiariony.com/2017/08/17/ivy-queen-sigue-defendiendo-a-las-mujeres/|title=Ivy Queen sigue defendiendo a las mujeres|work=El Diario NY|publisher=impreMedia|date=August 17, 2017|author=Rodgriuez, Francis|access-date=April 14, 2018}}

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}} Queen said that to stand out in the male-dominated world of reggaeton, she would have to deliver a strong point of view from a female perspective, saying, "God blessed me with a powerful voice. It is not feminine. It is not masculine. It is just a thick voice." Queen also stated that her achievements are all due to the fact that she is an artist who, "always [has] something to say, something to contribute. [She] never came with empty rhythm or lyrics. [Men saw that] the girl that could write and sing and go to the platform and kill, as we say". She created music people's bodies could move to but was consistent in standing her ground and standing for agency and women empowerment. Instead of the vulgar lyrics common in reggaeton, Queen prefers to sing about defending women while touching on themes of social political matters, homosexuality, racism, love and heartbreak. Queen says she writes songs that "put bad men in their places or stand up for the single mothers". In "Que Lloren" she discusses romance from a woman's perspective while belittling the stereotype that men shouldn't cry or show emotions.{{cite web|url=http://www.pandora.com/ivy-queen/sentimiento/que-lloren|title=American Sabor: Latinos In Popular U.S. Music - Ivy Queen|work=American Sabor|publisher=Smithsonian Institution|access-date=November 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055741/http://www.pandora.com/ivy-queen/sentimiento/que-lloren|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=dead}} In "Quiero Bailar" she "berates a lover who thinks that just because they dance she is automatically going to bed with him". According to Ivy, men commonly misinterpret consent to dance with sexual interest within reggaeton dance culture. Since beginning her career, Queen has wanted to create and compose songs "that have some kind of subject matter" so that people understand the concept and message.{{cite web|url=http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/08/28/ivy-queen-thrives-in-male-dominated-reggaeton/|title=Ivy Queen thrives in make-dominated reggaeton|work=Fox News Latino|publisher=Fox News Network, L.L.C.|date=August 21, 2012|access-date=January 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514012437/http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/entertainment/2012/08/28/ivy-queen-thrives-in-male-dominated-reggaeton/|archive-date=May 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x0BEAQAAIAAJ&q=%22quiero+bailar%22+%22ivy+queen%22|title=Ivy Queen Interview|work=Batanga|year=2006|access-date=January 7, 2013}}{{subscription required}} "Mi Barrio" is a socio-political charged song which criticizes "the problems present in Añasco, Puerto Rico".{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/default/article/Ivy-Queen-Graduada-del-bachillerato-de-la-1932332.php |title=Ivy Queen: Graduada del "bachillerato de la vida |language=es |author=Burstein, Sergio |work=Houston Chronicle |publisher=Hearst Communications |date=September 9, 2005 |access-date=May 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306110855/http://www.chron.com/default/article/Ivy-Queen-Graduada-del-bachillerato-de-la-1932332.php |archive-date=March 6, 2014 |url-status=dead }} Queen compared the song to "Corazones" by Daddy Yankee from his album Barrio Fino.

According to Jon Pareles of the New York Times, Queen is the "only significant female reggaeton rapper".{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/07/arts/spicy-mix-of-salsa-hip-hop-and-reggae.html|title=Spicy Mix Of Salsa, Hip-Hop And Reggae|work=The New York Times|first=Jon|last=Pareles|date=August 7, 2003|access-date=January 8, 2013}} She is known as the "Queen of Reggaeton" in the traditionally male-dominated genre.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1068900/ivy-queen-drama-queen|title=New Releases: Ivy Queen - Drama Queen|magazine=Billboard|first=Ayala|last=Ben-Yehuda|date=August 6, 2010|access-date=January 8, 2013}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ivyqueen-idUSTRE66N0AA20100724|title=Ivy Queen's reggaeton rhymes depict "How Life Is"|magazine=Billboard|first= Ayala |last= Ben-Yehuda |date=July 23, 2010| access-date=June 13, 2012}}{{cite magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=eRMEAAAAMBAJ&q=Ivy+Queen+Quiero+Bailar&pg=PA47|title=Reggaetón Royalty - Ivy Queen Earns Her Crown As A Very Male Subgenre's Only Female Star|last=Ben-Yehuda|first=Ayala|magazine=Billboard|date=March 31, 2007|access-date=November 29, 2012}} She is also known "La Diva", "La Potra", "La Caballota", and "La Reina".{{cite web|url=http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2008/11/19/256054/print|title=Ivy Queen: "Pienso como hombre, rapeo como tal, pero no soy lesbiana|work=Hoy Digital|publisher=Periódico Hoy|date=November 19, 2008|access-date=May 26, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090107081326/http://www.hoy.com.do/alegria/2008/11/19/256054/print|archive-date=January 7, 2009|url-status=dead}} She has become the "indisputable lead female voice of Latin urban and reggaeton music [and] an international icon for Latin music itself." She has been referred to as a "trailblazer" within the genre of Reggaetón.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/amp/New-concerts-Bad-Bunny-5SOS-Goo-Goo-Dolls-Ivy-12821734.php|title = New concerts: Bad Bunny, 5SOS, Goo Goo Dolls, Ivy Queen|website=Chron.com|date = April 10, 2018}} About.com named Queen one of the ten most influential women in Latin music in the category Reggaeton/Hip-Hop while selecting Sentimiento as Queen's best album.{{cite web|url=http://latinmusic.about.com/od/cdtoppicks/tp/TPWOMEN.htm|title=10 Influential Women in Latin Music|last=Ilich|first=Tijana|publisher=About.com|access-date=January 28, 2013|archive-date=January 20, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130120090159/http://latinmusic.about.com/od/cdtoppicks/tp/TPWOMEN.htm|url-status=dead}} In 2007, a book about Queen's success and rise to success as a hip hop artist was released.{{cite web|url=http://www.target.com/p/ivy-queen-hardcover/-/A-13240115#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=Ivy+Queen|title=Ivy Queen (Hardcover): Target|work=Target|publisher=Target Brands, Inc.|access-date=September 13, 2013}} In 2006, at the third annual Premios Juventud, Queen was presented with the Diva Award, honoring Queen for her career.{{cite news

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In 2013, Latina named Queen the best Latina rapper of all time.{{Cite web|url=https://latina.com|title=Latina Magazine|website=Latina.com|access-date=March 4, 2025}} In 2016, the magazine listed Queen as one of the best reggaeton artists of all time.{{cite web|url=https://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/best-reggaeton-artists|title=The Best Reggaeton Artists, Ever!|work=Latina|author=Trivino, Jesus|date=January 22, 2016|access-date=December 1, 2017}} In 2017, Queen was nominated to be inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame.{{Cite news

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|access-date=May 14, 2019}} In 2021, she was awarded the Urban Icon Award, in recognition of her musical achievements and inspiration on the Latin urban music genre, which was presented by the Latin Urban Music Conference in Colombia.{{cite news

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|date=November 3, 2021}} In 2023, Queen was presented with the Musical Legacy Award at the 35th Lo Nuestro Awards, becoming the first female artist to be recognized with the award.{{cite web|url= https://www.diariolasamericas.com/cultura/anuncian-premio-lo-nuestro-legado-musical-ivy-queen-n5329241/|title=Anuncian Premio Lo Nuestro Legado Musical para Ivy Queen|work=Diario Las Americas|publisher=Las Americas Media Group|date=January 23, 2023|author=|language=es|access-date=January 24, 2023}} This award is typically awarded to "artists whose musical legacy and contributions have largely influenced their respective genres."{{Cite news|url = https://corporate.televisaunivision.com/press/2023/01/26/latin-music-icons-ivy-queen-and-victor-manuelle-to-receive-special-premio-lo-nuestro-recognitions/

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That same year, at Billboard Women in Music, Queen was recognized with the Icon Award, "given to accomplished women who have made historic contributions to the music industry."{{cite web|url= https://remezcla.com/music/ivy-queen-becky-g-to-be-honored-at-billboards-women-in-music-awards/|title= Ivy Queen & Becky G To Be Honored at Billboard's Women in Music Awards|website=Remezcla.com|author=Villa, Lucas|date=January 30, 2023|access-date=January 30, 2023}} Later that year, Billboard ranked the 50 best Spanish-language rappers of all time, ranking Queen at number 8 on the list.{{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-spanish-language-rappers-all-time/young-miko-13/ |title= The 50 Most Essential Spanish-Language Rappers of Yesterday and Today: Staff Picks |author=|date=August 9, 2023|access-date=August 10, 2023|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media}} Later that year, at the inaugural Rolling Stone en Español Awards, Queen was presented with the Legacy Award, recognizing her musical career.{{cite magazine

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Reggaetón duo Jowell & Randy cite Queen as one of their musical influences.{{cite web|url=http://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/nota/ledicenmaestraaivyqueen-1029991/|title=Le dicen maestro a Ivy Queen|date=August 20, 2014|work=Primera Hora|access-date=August 20, 2014|publisher=GFR Media LLC|language=es}} Queen is also a musical influence for Colombian singer Farina,{{cite web|url=http://www.oxigeno.fm/2018/farina-confiesa-la-fan-1-ivy-queen-194787.html|work=Oxigeno|publisher=Prisa Musica|date=February 14, 2018|access-date=February 18, 2018|title=Farina confiesa porque es la fan #1 de Ivy Queen |author1=Smisas }} Dominican singer Natti Natasha,{{cite web|url=http://www.listin.com.do/entretenimiento/2012/3/7/224341/|title=Dominicana Natti Natasha se abre espacio en reguetón de la mano de Don Omar|work=Listin Diario|language=es|author=Muñiz Ortiz, Jorge|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=May 2, 2013}} American singer Mariah Angeliq,{{cite web|url= https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mariah-mn0001576818/biography|title=Mariah - Biography|website=AllMusic|author=Jurek, Tom|access-date=October 4, 2021}} Colombian singers Karol G{{cite web|url= https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/karol-g-new-album-interview-677930/|title= Karol G on the magic of "Tusa," working with Nicki Minaj and new album|website=Vibe.com|date=March 31, 2020|author=Villa, Lucas|access-date=October 5, 2021}} and Kali Uchis,{{cite web|url= https://latina.com/becoming-kali-uchis/|title=Becoming Kali Uchis|website=Latina.com|author=García, Sandra|date=May 23, 2021|access-date=October 4, 2021}} Mexican singer Bellakath,{{cite web|url= https://galoremag.com/bellakath/|title=Bellakath is the future of reggaeton mexa|website=Galoremag.com|author=Wilson, Taylor|date=September 14, 2024|access-date=September 15, 2024}} Spanish singers Bad Gyal{{cite web|url= https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/bad-gyal-on-lil-kims-legacy-and-the-power-of-pussy|title=Bad Gyal on Lil Kim's legacy and the power of pussy|website=Interviewmagazine.com|date=May 28, 2021|access-date=June 2, 2021|author=Macias, Ernesto}} and Rosalía,{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/17/arts/music/rosalia-motomami.html|title=Rosalía Reserves the Right to Transform|work=The New York Times|date=March 17, 2022|author=Coscarelli, Joe|access-date=March 24, 2022}} Puerto Rican rappers Bad Bunny,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/latin/8498239/bad-bunny-billboard-cover-story-2019|title=How Bad Bunny Took Over Pop -- Singing Exclusively In Spanish|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=February 19, 2019|access-date=March 5, 2019|author=Cepeda, Eduardo}} Villano Antillano,{{cite magazine|url= https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/villano-antillano-interview-latin-artist-on-the-rise-1235206361/|title= Latin Artist on the Rise: How Villano Antillano Dismantles Hate Speech With Bad B–ch Wordplay|magazine=Billboard|author=Raygoza, Isabela|date=January 26, 2023|access-date=January 28, 2023}} Young Miko{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2024/04/06/1243005113/young-miko-new-album-att|title= Young Miko upended norms in Latin pop. On her debut 'Att.' she raises her own bar|work=National Public Radio|date=April 6, 2024|access-date=April 13, 2024|author=Sarmiento, Isabela}} and American rappers Bia{{cite web|url=http://www.latinoshealth.com/articles/17516/20160128/5-latina-songs-need-listen-now.htm|title=5 Latina songs you need to listen to Now|work=Latino Health|author=Gonzalez, Stacey|access-date=February 25, 2016|date=January 28, 2016}} and Cardi B.{{cite web|url=http://remezcla.com/music/ivy-queen-cardi-b-video/|title=Ivy Queen Jams to Cardi B on Instagram and the Internet Trembles With Caribeña Glory|work=Remezcla|publisher=Remezcla, LLC|author=Herrera, Isabela|access-date=August 1, 2016}}

Queen is a spokeswoman for the cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure because her mother is a cancer survivor.{{cite web|url=http://www.eluniverso.com/2008/05/01/0001/259/4794E92BB30C4FA697F9967DCD4559BE.html|title=Ivy Queen y su historia de superación|work=El Universio|publisher=Compañia Anónima El Universio|date=May 1, 2008|access-date=March 1, 2013}} Queen was involved in a charity marathon run in Puerto Rico called "Carrera por una Cura" ("Run for a Cure"). The marathon in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in which celebrities such as Puerto Rican actress Adamari López, and Puerto Rican singer Kany Garcia among others, ran for the prevention and cure of cancer. The marathon was dedicated to Adamari López, who suffered from breast cancer in 2007.{{cite web| url=http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/541865.html| title=Adamari López continúa con más fuerza su lucha contra el cáncer|work=El Universal|publisher=Compañía Periodística Nacional|language=es| date=October 1, 2008| access-date=June 7, 2013}} In 2012, then-California governor Jerry Brown designated June 10 as "Ivy Queen day" in West Hollywood for her work advocating LGBT rights.{{cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=ns-HCgAAQBAJ&q=ivy+queen&pg=PT116|title=Remixing Reggaetón: The Cultural Politics of Race in Puerto Rico|page=|year=2015|publisher=Duke University Press|author=Rivera, Petra|isbn=9780822375258|access-date=11 June 2021}} In 2021, Queen performed at the official Latino inaugural celebration for US president Joe Biden.{{cite web|url= https://hispanicheritage.org/eva-longoria-baston-to-host-the-official-latino-inaugural-2021-inheritance-resilience-promise-featuring-lin-manuel-miranda-john-leguizamo-becky-g-ivy-queen-gilberto-santa-rosa-farruko-shaggy/|title= Eva Longoria Bastón to Host the Official Latino Inaugural 2021: Inheritance, Resilience & Promise|website=Hispanicheritage.org|date=18 January 2021|access-date=7 July 2021}}

Queen has been writing her autobiography, Detrás Del Glamour (Behind Glamour), since late-2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/latino/ivy-queen-launches-sentimientos-platinum-edition-writes-book-article-1.258335|title=Ivy Queen launches "Sentimientos (Platinum Edition)", Writes Book|work=NY Daily News|author=González, Ángela|date=November 27, 2007|access-date=February 26, 2013}} She said that she is writing it "because people see me but don't know what I've been through." She said the book will detail her life and the hardships she has lived through, including being homeless and not having food to eat while she pursued her musical career.

In December 2009, Ivy Queen launched a reggaeton doll. It was named "Queenie" and featured Queen's signature, long fingernails, and was manufactured by Global Trading Partners.{{cite web|url=http://www.nochelatina.com/Articles/3559/0|title=Ivy Queen Gets Her Own Doll|author=Otero, Navani|date=June 25, 2009|work=nocheLatina|access-date=January 18, 2013}} The doll came with a recording device containing remixes of Queen's songs including "Menor Que Yo", "Que Lloren", and "Cuéntale".{{cite web|url=http://wikiton.net/ivy-queen-ya-tiene-su-propia-muneca-cuidado-barbie|title=Ivy Queen ya tiene su propia muñeca (Cuidado Barbie!)|language=es|author=Dajer, Joan|date=June 24, 2009|work=Wikiton|access-date=January 18, 2013}} A case with accessories was also included.

Queen made her acting debut in February 2012 in the Spanish-language production of Eve Ensler's play "The Vagina Monologues" staged in Orlando, Florida.{{cite web|url=http://elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=271675|title=La reguetonera Ivy Queen debutará como actriz en "Los monólogos de la vagina"|language=es|work=El Nuevo Diario|date=January 17, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402085601/http://www2.elnuevodiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=271675|archive-date=April 2, 2012|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/notitas-de-noticias/details/rapper-ivy-queen-makes-acting-debut-in-the-vagina-monologues/13382/|title=Rapper Ivy Queen makes acting debut in "The Vagina Monologues"|work=Hiscpanically Speaking News|date=January 17, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616044248/http://www.hispanicallyspeakingnews.com/notitas-de-noticias/details/rapper-ivy-queen-makes-acting-debut-in-the-vagina-monologues/13382/|archive-date=June 16, 2012}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Puerto-Rican-rapper-Ivy-Queen-makes-acting-debut/Article1-798853.aspx|title=Puerto Rican rapper Ivy Queen makes acting debut|work=The Hindustan Times|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=October 24, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230537/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Hollywood/Puerto-Rican-rapper-Ivy-Queen-makes-acting-debut/Article1-798853.aspx|archive-date=June 10, 2015}}

In 2006, Puerto Rican singer Don Omar referenced Queen on the track "Jangueo" from his second studio album, King of Kings.{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/Don-omar-jangueo-lyrics|title = Don Omar – Jangueo|website=Genius.com}} Also in 2006, Dominican rapper Redimi2 mentioned Queen on "Declaró", featured on the reloaded edition of Omar's 2005 album Los Bandoleros.{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/Redimi2-declaro-lyrics|title = Redimi2 (Ft. Manny Montes) – Declaro|website=Genius.com}} Later in 2009, Omar mentioned Queen on "Hasta Abajo", a promotional single for his 2010 album, Meet the Orphans.{{Cite web|url=https://genius.com/Don-omar-hasta-abajo-lyrics|title = Don Omar – Hasta Abajo|website=Genius.com}} In 2016, Almighty referenced Queen on the remix of Benny Benni's "Power" which also featured Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, Anuel AA, Pusho, D Ozi, Gotay El Auténtico, Alexio and Kendo Kaponi. That same year, Tego Calderon referenced her on "Muy Pocas", a collaboration with Mackie. In 2017, American rapper Travis Scott referenced Queen on the remix of Puerto Rican singer Farruko's "Krippy Kush", which also features American rapper Nicki Minaj, Jamaican record producer Rvssian and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/12/23/video-farruko-nicki-minaj-travis-scott-bad-bunny-rvssian-krippy-kush-remix/|title=Video: Farruko, Nicki Minaj & Travis Scott feat. Bad Bunny & Rvssian - 'Krippy Kush (Remix)'|work=Rap Up|publisher=Townsquare Music|date=December 23, 2017|access-date=December 23, 2017}} In 2019, she was referenced by Joyce Santana on the remix to "Costear" performed by Almighty and Jhay Cortez which also featured Juanka, Bryant Myers, Rauw Alejandro, Justin Quiles, Lyanno, Eladio Carrión. In 2021, Puerto Rican rapper Kevvo mentioned Queen on "Dime Si Tu", which also featured Anonimus, Nicky Jam, Guaynaa, Arcángel and De La Ghetto.{{Cite web|url=https://www.genius.com/Anonimus-nicky-jam-and-guaynaa-dime-si-tu-lyrics|title = Anonimus, Nicky Jam & Guaynaa (Ft. Arcángel, de la Ghetto & KEVVO) – Dime Si Tú}} In 2022, Mariah Angeliq mentioned her on her single "Hey Siri". In 2023, Karol G referenced her on "Pero Tu" with Quevedo.

In August 2021, Queen narrated the Spotify Studios podcast Loud: The History of Reggaeton.{{cite web|title=History Is Complex. A New Podcast Helps Us Listen That Way|work=The New York Times|author=Herrera, Isabelia|date=August 11, 2021|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/arts/music/reggaeton-loud-podcast}} The podcast explores the roots of reggaeton in Panama and Puerto Rico. It also discusses the genre's current global success.{{cite magazine|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-latin/ivy-queen-loud-podcast-1207449|title=Ivy Queen Dives Into History of Reggaeton on New Podcast 'Loud'|author=Lopez, Julyssa|magazine=Rolling Stone|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|date=August 4, 2021|access-date=August 11, 2021}}

Ivy Queen was married to fellow reggaeton singer Omar Navarro, known by his stage name Gran Omar. They were divorced in 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/ivy-queen-confirma-ruptura-definitiva|title=Ivy Queen confirma ruptura definitiva|work=People en Español|date=June 21, 2005|access-date=February 22, 2013}} Queen said she never found Omar in the act of adultery, and said that if she had, she would be in La Vega Alta{{mdash}}a women's prison in Puerto Rico. She also said she had not physically assaulted Omar's alleged mistress. She stated they had not lived together for two months, citing the "extensive travels of her husband and his workload of being a producer" as causes of the end of the nine-year marriage. A year after their separation, Omar said that Queen had tricked him, and that she owed him money from the sales and production of the album Cosa Nostra: Hip-Hop, which they presented together because of their obligations and contract with Univision. Jorge Guadalupe{{mdash}}Ivy Queen's manager{{mdash}}invited Omar to take legal action. Guadalupe called Omar "someone who misses the money and the high-life" he had while he was married to Queen. No legal action was taken, however. Omar appeared on television station Telefutura's program Escándalo TV and accused Queen of being unfaithful in their marriage.{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/ex-de-ivy-queen-la-acusa-de-infidelidad|title=Ex de Ivy Queen la acusa de infidelidad|language=es|work=People en Español|access-date=November 28, 2012}} Queen however, denied the claims.

Queen was in a relationship with DJ Urba from mid-2006 to the end of 2007. In 2010, after Queen invited American actor Vin Diesel to attend 2010 Premios Juventud, it was rumored they were in a relationship together. She told Escándalo TV that there was no romance between them and that they were just good friends.{{cite web |url=http://entretenimiento.univision.com/escandalo-tv/escandalos/article/2010-07-19/ivy-queen-nego-romance |title=Escándalos: Ivy Queen negó romance |work=Univision |publisher=Univision Communications Inc |date=July 19, 2010|access-date=March 31, 2013}}

Ivy Queen has said she identifies with "Menor Que Yo"{{mdash}}a song where she was "talking about reality when she wrote it"{{mdash}}in her personal life.{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/audio-ivy-queen-ive-had-my-heart-broken-many-times|title=Ivy Queen: I've Had My Heart Broken Many Times|work=People en Español|last=Acevedo|first=Yoselín|date=March 26, 2008|access-date=November 29, 2012}} She said the song is about what happens to a lot of women. "I was talking about reality when I wrote it. About what happens to a lot of women. I think that there's no age requirement for two people who love each other. It's mostly about how people react when they see a mature woman who's with a younger man ... They think it's for money. They never think that there might be a connection, chemistry. She later said "Sentimientos" was the song that best represented her at that time, saying, " ... if you think you can only conquer me if you're famous, rich and have an expensive car, you're wrong, because I'm a woman who needs affection, someone to open the door for me, to bring me flowers and sing to me."

Queen does not drink alcohol.{{cite web|url=http://www.terra.com/musica/noticias/molestaron_los_tres_latin_grammy_que_gano_calle_13/oci154310|title=¿Molestaron los tres Latin Grammy que ganó Calle 13?|language=es|work=Terra Networks|publisher=Telefónica|date=November 2, 2006|access-date=February 28, 2013}} She said that although she quit high school after fourth year (eleventh grade), she graduated from the academy "Street" with a Bachelor of Life and honors. She said her vocabulary is "that of the street", and that if she could do something other than singing she would go to college.

Queen married Puerto Rican choreographer Xavier Sánchez in late 2012. She announced in June 2013 that the couple were expecting their first child.{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/12/ivy-queen-pregnant_n_3428289.html|title=Reggaeton Star Reveals She's Expecting Her First Child|work=The Huffington Post|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/ivy-queen-pregnant|title=Ivy Queen is Pregnant!|author=Castillo, Amaris|work=Latina|date=June 11, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/exclusiva-ivy-queen-esta-embarazada-estoy%20feliz-siempre-quise-ser-madre|title=Ivy Queen está embarazada: "Estoy feliz; siempre quise ser madre|work=People en Español|language=es|date=June 11, 2013|author=Hansen, Lena|access-date=June 12, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030025553/http://www.peopleenespanol.com/article/exclusiva-ivy-queen-esta-embarazada-estoy%20feliz-siempre-quise-ser-madre|archive-date=October 30, 2013}} Before becoming naturally pregnant, Queen adopted two Latino children.{{cite web|url=http://www.babycenter.com/0_family-ties-latinas-who-have-adopted-latino-kids_10313026.bc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091225135446/http://www.babycenter.com/0_family-ties-latinas-who-have-adopted-latino-kids_10313026.bc|url-status=usurped|archive-date=December 25, 2009|title=Family Ties: Latinas who have adopted Latino children|work=Baby Center|publisher=BabyCenter LLC|date=2009|author=Castillo, Franzika|access-date=July 24, 2013}} She revealed her baby bump at the Calibash 2013 concert which was headlined by R&B singer Chris Brown.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin-notas/5695517/calibash-2013-ivy-queen-rules-chris-brown-headlines-live-review|title=Calibash 2013: Ivy Queen Rules, Chris Brown Headlines at Staples Center|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=September 17, 2013|author=Aguila, Justino|access-date=October 22, 2013}} The baby was born in November 2013.{{cite web|url=http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2013-11-25/ivy-queen-ya-dio-a-luz|title=¡Ivy Queen ya es mamá!|language=es|work=Univision Musica|publisher=Univision Communications|date=November 25, 2013|access-date=January 26, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726105744/http://musica.univision.com/noticias/article/2013-11-25/ivy-queen-ya-dio-a-luz|archive-date=July 26, 2014}} In 2024, Queen announced that she had separated from her husband.{{cite web|url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/farandula/notas/ivy-queen-soltera-y-de-luto/|title=Ivy Queen soltera y "de luto|work=Primera Hora|date=July 9, 2024|author=|access-date=December 31, 2024}} In June 2016, Queen's father died of pulmonary cancer.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/7415647/ivy-queen-father-death|title=Ivy Queen Mourns Her Father's Death With Emotional Message: 'I Know He's Not Suffering Anymore'|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|date=June 22, 2016|author=Flores, Griselda|access-date=June 29, 2016}}

{{Main|Ivy Queen discography}}

• 1997: En Mi Imperio
• 1998: The Original Rude Girl
• 2003: Diva
• 2004: Real
• 2005: Flashback
• 2007: Sentimiento
• 2010: Drama Queen
• 2012: Musa
• 2015: Vendetta

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