Young Miko

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ramírez de Arellano and the second or maternal family name is Cardona.

María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona (born November 8, 1997),^[9] known professionally as Young Miko, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter and former footballer.^[10] In 2022, she released her debut EP, Trap Kitty, featuring Latin trap tracks. In April 2024, she released her debut studio album, Att., featuring collaborations with Feid, Jowell & Randy, Villano Antillano, Elena Rose, and Dei V.

Young Miko
Young Miko at the 2025 All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game
Background information
Birth name	María Victoria Ramírez de Arellano Cardona
Born	(1997-11-08) November 8, 1997 (age 27) Añasco, Puerto Rico
Genres	Latin trap Latin R&B reggaeton
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter footballer
Years active	2018–present
Labels	The Wave Jak Sony Latin Capitol[1]
Website	youngmiko.com
Association football career Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[2] Position(s) Right back defensive midfielder[2] Youth career Indias de Mayagüez College career Years Team Apps (Gls) 2017 UPR Río Piedras[3][4] 1+ (1+) Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2013–2014 Indias de Mayagüez[2][5][6] 2016 Challengers SC[3][7] International career Puerto Rico U17[8] 2015 Puerto Rico U20 1+ (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of June 21, 2015

Early life

Ramírez de Arellano was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico.^[11] She began writing poetry while attending a Catholic school in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.^[11]

Career

In 2018, she started rapping her lyrics to beats she downloaded from YouTube.^[11] Ramírez de Arellano uploaded these initial songs to SoundCloud under the name Young Miko.^[11][12] Her first song was "Quiero".^[12] Meanwhile, she worked as a tattoo artist for 4 years to pay bills and music studio costs.^[11]

In 2022, Ramírez de Arellano released her debut EP, Trap Kitty, featuring Latin trap tracks.^[11] She incorporates her identity and interests into her music including anime, urban music, and The Powerpuff Girls.^[13] On July 27, 2023, her reggaeton song "Classy 101", a collaboration with Colombian artist Feid reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first appearance on the chart.^[12]

On October 13, 2023, she featured on Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny's album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana, with the song Fina. The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her second entry on the chart.

In 2024, Ramírez de Arellano performed at Coachella.^[14]

On April 24, 2024, Ramírez de Arellano released her debut album, Att., featuring collaborations with Dei V, Feid, Jowell & Randy, Elena Rose and Villano Antillano. The album peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums and number 129 on the Billboard 200.

Personal life

Ramírez de Arellano is openly lesbian.^[15]

Tours

• XOXO Tour (2024)^[16]

Date (2024)	City	Country	Venue
July 31	Denver	United States	Fillmore Auditorium
August 3	Wheatland		Hard Rock Live Sacramento
August 6	San Jose		San Jose Civic
August 9	Phoenix		Arizona Financial Theater
August 10	Las Vegas		Fountainebleu Las Vegas
August 12	San Diego		Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
August 15	Los Angeles		Peacock Theater
August 19	Austin		Moody Amphitheater
August 20	Houston		Smart Financial Centre
August 21	Irving		The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
August 24	Rosemont		Rosemont Theater
August 27	New York City		The Theater at Madison Square Garden
August 30	Bridgeport		Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
August 31	Philadelphia		The Met
September 1	Boston		Leader Bank Pavilion
September 4	Washington, D.C.		The Theater at MGM National Harbor
September 6	Atlanta		Coca-Cola Roxy
September 7	Orlando		Hard Rock Live Orlando
September 11	Hollywood		Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Discography

Album

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US [17]	US Latin [18]
Att.	Release: April 5, 2024[19] Record label: The Wave, Capitol Formats: Digital download, streaming	129	9

EPs

Title	Details
Trap Kitty	Release: July 22, 2022[20] Record label: The Wave, Jak, Sony Latin Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected peak chart positions and certifications

Title	Year	Peak chart positions							Certifications	Album
		ARG [21]	BOL [22]	COL [23]	CHI [24]	SPA [25]	US [26]	US Latin [27]
"105 Freestyle" (with Caleb Callowey)	2021	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Vendetta" (with Villano Antillano)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Katana" (with Leebrian)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Puerto Rican Mami"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Stripper X" (with Lil Joujou)	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Standard"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Trap Kitty
"2seater" (with Young Martino and Juanka)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Un Poquito" (with Alejo)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Castigada" (with Catalyna and Cory)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Riri"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]	Trap Kitty
"Besties (Remix)" (with Joyce Santana and Villano Antillano featuring Yovngchimi and Luar la L)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Condado" (with Chris Jedi and Lunay)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"La Mini" (with Casper Mágico)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Salvaje" (with Lyanno)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Aprovéchame, BB" (with VF7)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Kachipun" (with Metalingüística and Akapellah)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"De Pasajero" (with Club 16 and Jota Rosa featuring Kris Floyd and Chanell)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Amandita" (with Omar Courtz)	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Déjanos Pasar" (with PJ Sin Suela)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]
"6B" (with Los G4 and Jovaan featuring Go Get Music)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Pretty Bad Bitch" (with Brray)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Lisa"		—	—	—	—	58	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]
"Cuando Te Toca" (with Yandel)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Resistencia
"Classy 101" (with Feid)		9	6	2	2	6	99	15	PROMUSICAE: 2× Platinum	Non-album singles
"Dirty"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Brinca" (with Cazzu)		66	—	—	—	—	—	—		Nena Trampa (deluxe)
"8 AM" (with Nicki Nicole)		25	—	—	—	—	—	—		Alma
"ID" (with Jowell & Randy)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum (Latin)[28]	att.
"Chulo, pt. 2" (with Bad Gyal and Tokischa)		16	—	—	7	—[a]	—	—	RIAA: 6× Platinum (Latin)[28]	La joia
"Wiggy"		27	—	—	—	66	—	—	RIAA: Gold (Latin)[28]	att.
"Tempo" (with Marshmello)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Colmillo" (with Tainy and J Balvin featuring Jowell & Randy)		—	—	—	51	—	—	—
"Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap)	2024	3	6	12	7	1	—[b]	20
"Come Play" (with Stray Kids and Tom Morello)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Arcane League of Legends: Season 2

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist

Title	Year	Album
"Gabriela" (Katseye featuring Young Miko)	2025	Non-album single

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					Album
		COL [23]	SPA [11]	US [30]	US Latin [27]	WW [31]
"Dispo" (with Karol G)	2023	20	70	—[c]	22	174	Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season)
"Fina" (with Bad Bunny)		3	5	14	2	6	Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
"Offline" (with Feid)	2024	22	18	—	33	123	Att.

Other album appearances

Title	Year	Album
"Kilimanjaro" (with Arcángel)	2022	Sr. Santos
"Mañana" (with Tainy and the Marías)	2023	Data
"Gata" (with Central Cee)	2025	Can't Rush Greatness

Awards and nominations

Award	Year	Category	Nominated work	Result	Ref.
Billboard Latin Music Awards	2023	Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female	Young Miko	Nominated	[32]
Grammy Awards	2025	Best Música Urbana Album	Att.	Nominated	[33]
Heat Latin Music Awards	2023	Musical Promise	Young Miko	Nominated	[34]
	2024	Best Female Artist		Nominated	[35]
		Best Urban Artist		Nominated
		Best Artist North Region		Nominated
		Best Collaboration	"Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap)	Nominated
iHeartRadio Music Awards	2024	Best New Latin Artist	Young Miko	Won	[36]
Latin American Music Awards	2024	New Artist of the Year		Won	[37]
		Streaming Artist of the Year		Nominated
		Favorite Urban Artist		Nominated
		Global Latin Song of the Year	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Won
		Best Urban Collaboration		Won
Latin Grammy Awards	2024	Best Urban Fusion/Performance	"Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap)	Nominated	[38]
Los 40 Music Awards	2023	Best Latin New Act	Young Miko	Won	[39]
		Best Latin Urban Song	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Won
		Best Latin Urban Collaboration		Nominated
MTV Europe Music Awards	2023	Best Caribbean Act	Young Miko	Won	[40]
MTV Millennial Awards	2023	Flow Artist		Nominated	[41]
		Artist to Watch		Nominated
		Reggaeton Hit	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Nominated
	2024	MIAW Artist	Young Miko	Nominated	[42]
		Flow Artist		Won
		"La Patrona" of the Year		Nominated
		Bellakeo Supremo	"Offline" (with Feid)	Nominated
		Collaboration of the Year		Nominated
			"Young Miko: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" (with Bizarrap)	Nominated
		Video of the Year	"Curita"	Nominated
Premios Juventud	2023	The New Generation – Female	Young Miko	Nominated	[43] [44]
		Girl Power	"Brinca" (with Cazzu)	Nominated
		Trap Song	"Riri"	Nominated
		Best Urban Album – Female	Trap Kitty	Nominated
	2024	The Perfect Mix	"En Esta Boca" (with Kany García)	Nominated	[45]
		Girl Power		Nominated
		Best Urban Album	Att.	Nominated
Premios Lo Nuestro	2023	New Artist – Female	Young Miko	Nominated	[46]
	2024	Urban Female Artist of the Year		Nominated	[47]
		Urban Song of the Year	"Classy 101" (with Feid)	Won
Premios Nuestra Tierra	2024	Best Urban Song		Nominated	[48]
		Best Urban Collaboration		Nominated
Premios Tu Música Urbano	2023	Top Rising Star — Female	Young Miko	Won	[49]
		Top Artist — Trap		Nominated
		Top Song — Trap	"Lisa"	Nominated
			"Big Booty" (with Hozwal and Lil Geniuz)	Nominated
		Video of the Year	"Riri"	Nominated
Rolling Stone en Español Awards	2023	Promising Artist of the Year	Young Miko	Nominated	[50]
		Voice of the Audience		Nominated	[51]

Notes

1. Sales for the remix were included into the ones for the original version and not listed independently. "Chulo" entered at number 19 following the release of the remix (it had previously peaked at number 16) and was certified platinum.
2. "Young Miko, Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 58" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[29]
3. "Dispo" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.^[30]