User By 1989 and 1990, Ivy Queen moved back to her birth city in a quest to discover her musical essence. Immersed in hip hop culture and Jamaican dancehall, she developed an unstoppable flow. As a teenager, she returned to Puerto Rico, her parents' island, with honed skills. Seeking opportunities, she participated in talent shows and rap battles across the island, including cyphers and competitions at male-dominated venues. Her distinctive mark in the underground music scene earned her a unique position and recognition. In the latest awards give to Ivy Queen, she garnered considerable recognition for her enduring impact and contributions to the music industry, especially in the reggaeton genre. In 2023, Ivy Queen's enduring impact in reggaeton was celebrated with the Icon Award at the Billboard Latin Music Awards and the Women in Music Icon award at the Billboard Women in Music Awards, presented by Benito Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny. Her influential career and advocacy efforts were further recognized through various nominations and awards, including the Musical Legacy Award at Premio Lo Nuestro and the LGBTQ Advocacy Award. Additionally, her early years were marked by her significant presence in talent shows and rap battles in Puerto Rico, paving her way as a trailblazing artist in the industry.•⁠ ⁠2007: BMI Awards for "Cuéntale" and "Te He Querido, Te He Llorado"