He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on July 15, 2016.
He was the featured speaker at the official opening of the new charter middle and high school Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM), which he helped build on August 19, 2013 in Miami's Little Havana, where he grew up.
Is of Cuban descent.
Loves Miami Subs Grill and purchased an equity stake in the restaurant chain on July 24, 2012.
Speaks both English and Spanish.
Attended South Miami Senior High School before graduating from Miami Coral Park High School.