Puerto Rican music star Nicky Jam has officially endorsed Donald Trump for president, but his moment in the political spotlight didn’t come without a few laughs. With over 43 million Instagram followers, Nicky Jam joined Trump onstage at a Las Vegas rally Friday night, wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and showing his support for the former president’s 2024 campaign. But things took a comedic turn when Trump introduced him—and misgendered him in front of the crowd.
“Do you know Nicky? She’s hot. Where’s Nicky?” Trump said, scanning the stage for the reggaeton artist. When Nicky Jam, very much a man, made his way to the podium, Trump quickly corrected himself: “Oh, look, I’m glad he came up.”
Despite the blunder, Nicky Jam handled the moment with grace, smiling as he took the stage alongside Trump. “It’s an honor to meet you, Mr. President. People that come from where I come from, they don’t meet the president. So I’m lucky,” Jam said. He went on to express his full endorsement for Trump, adding, “We need you. We need you back, right? We need you to be the president.”
By Saturday morning, the clip of Trump’s confusion had gone viral, with many fans and followers poking fun at the former president’s mix-up. Not one to take himself too seriously, Nicky Jam embraced the joke and shared a meme on his Instagram account that played into Trump’s mistake. The post included the caption, “Nicky Jam la potra la bichota,” a humorous reference to Trump’s confusion over his gender.
Latin music stars were quick to show support for Nicky Jam’s lighthearted response. Justin Quiles, Randy from Jowell y Randy, Sech, and J Balvin were among the many who left comments on the post. J Balvin chimed in with a simple but telling “Champion,” while others praised Jam for keeping the moment fun and positive.
While the gender mix-up made headlines, Nicky Jam’s endorsement of Trump is serious. The artist made it clear that he believes Trump is the right leader for the country’s future. “We need you back,” Jam said, reiterating his belief that Trump should return to the White House. His endorsement could potentially influence his millions of fans, particularly in the Latinx community, though reactions have been mixed.
