Nicole Denise Cucco (born 25 August 2000), known professionally as Nicki Nicole (), is an Argentine rapper and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Rosario, Santa Fe, she gained popularity with her singles "Wapo Traketero", "Colocao", "Mamichula", "Mala Vida", and "Marisola" (remix). At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, she received her first Grammy nomination for Best Música Urbana Album for her 2024 album Naiki.
Early life Nicole was born in Rosario to a middle class family. She showed interest in music at a very early age. She attended Colegio Comunidad Educativa La Paz, where she completed her formal education.
Career In April 2019, Nicki Nicole released "Wapo Traketero" under Gonzalo Ferreyra's production. In August, the singer collaborated with Argentine producer Bizarrap on the thirteenth release of his "Music Sessions". The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, skyrocketing both artists' popularity in the country. Later that month, Nicki Nicole released her second single titled "Años Luz".
On 8 November 2019, Nicki Nicole released her debut album Recuerdos, which counted with production from Bizarrap and collaborations with Cazzu and Duki. The album was followed by the release of a music video for her single "Diva".
In May 2020, the singer released her single "Colocao", which peaked at number six on the Argentina Hot 100 and 48th in Spain. In August, Nicki Nicole became the first Argentine woman to top the Argentina Hot 100 chart with "Mamichula", alongside Argentine rapper Trueno and Bizarrap. The song also peaked at number one in Spain and is certified platinum in the country as well.
Her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2021 with Lunay received a lot of press coverage in Argentina, as she was the first Argentinean artist to perform on the show.
On 28 October 2021, she presented her latest album "Parte de Mí", where tracks from early in her career were joined by new songs. Featured in this album are several artists admired by her, such as Rauw Alejandro, Delaossa, Dread Mar I, and Trueno.
On 12 November 2021, Nicki Nicole collaborated with Los Ángeles Azules to release the instant cumbia hit "Otra Noche"
On 3 December 2021, Cucco collaborated with Aitana for a Latin pop song, Formentera.
On 5 January 2022, Nicole collaborated with Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, and María Becerra on the remix of "Entre Nosotros".
On 15 December 2022, Nicole collaborated with Cris MJ, Standly, and Duki for the remix of "Marisola".
In August 2025, Nicole and footballer Lamine Yamal confirmed that they were in a relationship through an Instagram post by Yamal, showing Yamal celebrating Nicole's 25th birthday with her. On 31 October 2025, the couple announced that they had separated, stating that their decision was mutual and not because of infidelity.
At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, she received her first Grammy nomination for Best Música Urbana Album for her 2024 album Naiki.
Discography
Recuerdos (2019) Parte de Mí (2021) Alma (2023) Naiki (2024)
Awards and nominations AwardYear Category Nominated work Result Ref. Heat Latin Music Awards 2021 Best New Artist Herself Best Artist South Region Best Collaboration "Ella No Es Tuya" 2022 Best Artist South Region Herself Best Music Video "Entre Nosotros" (remix) 2023 Best Artist South Region Herself 2024 Best Female Artist Best Artist South Region iHeartRadio Music Awards 2022 Best New Latin Artist Latin Grammy Awards 2020 Best New Artist Herself 2021 Best Rock Song "Venganza" 2022 Album of the Year Aguilera Record of the Year"Pa Mis Muchachas" Song of the Year Best Urban Fusion/Performance 2023 Best Urban Music Album Alma Best Rap/Hip Hop Song "Dispara***" Los 40 Music Awards 2020 Best New Latin Act Herself 2021 Herself 2022 Best Song "Formentera" Best Collaboration Martin Fierro Digital Awards 2019 Best Music Artist Herself MTV Europe Music Awards 2020 Best Latin America South Act Herself 2021 2023 MTV Millennial Awards 2021 Argentine Artist Herself 2022 2023 Flow Artist Best Style Reggaeton Hit "Marisola" (remix) Premios Gardel 2020 Best New Artist Recuerdos Best Trap/Urban Album or Song Best Trap/Urban Collaboration "Shorty" 2021 Song of the Year "Colacao" Best Urban Music / Rap Song or Album "Mamichula" Best Urban Music / Trap Collaboration "Verte" 2022 Album of the Year Parte de Mí Best Urban Music Album Best Urban Music Song "Cambiando la piel" Best Urban Music Collaboration 2023 Best Urban Music Song "Frío" Best Urban Music Collaboration "Entre Nosotros" (remix) 2024 Best Urban Album Alma Best Cover Design Producer of the Year Best Recording Engineering Song of the Year "Dispara ***" Record of the Year Best Urban Collaboration Best Urban Song "8 AM" Premios Juventud 2021 The New Generation - Female Herself 2022 Artist of the Youth – Female Female Artist – On The Rise Best Girl Power Collab "Pa Mis Muchachas" Best Song by a Couple "Dangerous" Best Regional Mexican Fusion "Otra Noche" 2023 Girl Power "Intoxicao" Premios Lo Nuestro2021 New Artist – Female Herself Video of the Year "Mala Vida" 2022 Female Urban Artist of the Year Herself 2023 Remix of the Year "Entre Nosotros" (remix) Regional Mexican Song of the Year "Otra Noche" Premios Quiero 2019 Best Trap Video "Wapo Traketero" 2020 Best Female Video "Diva" Best Rap/Trap/Hip Hop Video "Colocao" "Mamichula" Video of the Year 2021 Best Rock Video "Venganza" Best Female Video "No Toque Mi Naik" 2022 "Baby" Best Rap / Trap / Hip-Hop Video "Entre Nosotros" (remix) "Nobody Like Yo" Best Collaboration "Otra Noche" Premios Tu Música Urbano2022 Top Rising Star — Female Herself Album of the Year – Female Artist Parte de Mi Video of the Year – New Artist "Entre Nosotros" (remix) 2023 Top Artist – Female Herself Remix of the Year "Marisola" (remix) Spotify Awards 2020 Radar Artist – Trap in Spanish Herself Most Streamed Artist in Consoles
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