Becky G brought the fifth annual World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City to a close on October 10, 2026, with an open conversation about identity, creativity and mental health. The Mexican American singer joined Project Healthy Minds’ annual event at Spring Studios, where she reflected on growing up in the public eye, navigating personal challenges and learning to protect her peace.
Moderated by NBC News correspondent Morgan Radford, the discussion gave Becky G an opportunity to speak about the difference between meeting public expectations and being honest about her experiences. She challenged the idea that role models must present an image of perfection, explaining that she would rather be a “real model” who acknowledges that she does not have every answer and will not get everything right every time.
During the conversation, Becky G also discussed therapy, family and her healing journey. She reflected on the importance of becoming the person she needed during difficult periods of her life, connecting those experiences to the woman and artist she has become. Her remarks offered a personal perspective on the pressures that can accompany a career built in the public eye.
The singer’s appearance was part of Project Healthy Minds’ wider effort to make mental health conversations more accessible through public programming and community engagement. The festival brought together figures from entertainment, sports, wellness and other fields for discussions and activities centered on connection, movement, restoration, reflection, creativity and care.
Becky G’s session, titled “Her Story, Her Sound: Becky G on Identity, Music and Mental Health,” explored how her Mexican American identity and personal experiences have influenced her creative work. The conversation also addressed the relationship between public identity and private life, including the boundaries artists establish while navigating attention from fans and criticism online.
The festival was held at Spring Studios in Tribeca and featured a range of speakers and experiences designed to encourage conversations about mental well-being. Among the announced participants were NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns, actor and author Terry Crews, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Nina Westbrook, a licensed marriage and family therapist. The event was free to the public.
Becky G’s appearance followed the release of her personal documentary, REBBECA, which explores her life beyond her public persona, including the challenges of touring, online criticism and navigating identity. Her festival conversation continued those themes, allowing her to discuss how lived experiences shape both her music and her approach to personal well-being.
The event was one of several developments highlighted in Latin music during the week. BMI also spotlighted women working in música mexicana through its Las Compositoras+ songwriting camp, which brought together women songwriters to collaborate and develop new material. The initiative aimed to create opportunities for women in a music scene historically dominated by men.
Elsewhere, Lin-Manuel Miranda was set to receive the 2026 Corazón Latino Award during iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on October 17 at Miami’s Kaseya Center. The recognition honors his contributions to Latin music and culture. The event’s announced lineup included performances by Anuel AA, Myke Towers, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony y Helabusador “Los Titi.”
The Latin Recording Academy also announced its 2026 Leading Ladies of Entertainment honorees, recognizing María Fernández, Sandra Jiménez, Salomé Limón and Niña Pastori for their contributions across music leadership, digital innovation, production and performance. The announcements added to a week of developments celebrating artists and industry figures whose work continues to shape Latin music and its wider cultural influence.
