Nicki Nicole has amassed millions, international success and a solid career since 2018. Reducing her to a “gold digger” because of her relationship with Lamine Yamal is nothing but tabloid sensationalism.
In recent days, several Spanish outlets have fuelled sensationalist headlines about Nicki Nicole and Lamine Yamal’s relationship, labelling the artist as a supposed “gold digger”. A tag that is not only unfair but also baseless when looking at her trajectory.
The Argentine singer has been one of the most influential voices in urban music since 2018. At just 24, she already boasts over 19 million monthly Spotify listeners, international collaborations with artists such as Aitana (‘Formentera’), Tiago PZK, Lit Killah, María Becerra (‘Entre Nosotros’ remix), and has shared the global stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In 2021 she released her album Parte de Mí, bringing together figures like Rauw Alejandro, Delaossa, Dread Mar I and Trueno, cementing her status in the industry.
Nicole’s success is no accident: she has been recognised with awards and international tours, becoming a benchmark for the new Latin wave. According to specialist platforms such as Hafi.pro, her net worth exceeds €3.5 million, the result of years of work and a career built long before she met Yamal.
By contrast, Lamine Yamal is a young football prospect, with promising potential in and beyond Spain. Yet his international recognition is still limited to the sporting arena. To suggest the relationship is financially beneficial to Nicole ignores the fact that, outside the pitch, the name with global resonance is hers.
Reducing Nicki Nicole to the “gold digger” stereotype not only undermines her talent but also perpetuates a sexist narrative that dismisses her history of hard work and self-made success. If anything, this relationship makes one thing clear: prejudice weighs heavier than facts. And the facts are clear—Nicole was already a star long before crossing paths with Yamal.
