Rumors about their relationship began in July 2025, when Nikki attended Jamal's 18th birthday party.
Since then, photos and evidence have emerged confirming their closeness: from a shared vacation in Monaco to exchanging musical references on social media.
Observers also noticed that the two shared identical photos from the Mario Kart game last August, fueling public speculation that they were officially in a relationship.
On August 10, 2025, Nikki appeared in the Joan Gamper Trophy match between Barcelona and Italian club Como, wearing the Catalan club's jersey, while Jamal put in a remarkable performance, scoring two goals and leading his team to victory.
Finally, on August 25, to celebrate Nikki's 25th birthday, Jamal put an end to all the speculation by posting a photo of the two of them together on Instagram, in which he appears to have his arm around her waist as she embraces him with a warm smile in front of a birthday cake.
Jamal accompanied the photo with two simple symbols: a cake and a pink heart, officially announcing their relationship for the first time.
Nikki Nicole, whose real name is Nicole Denise Coco, was born on August 25, 2000 in Rosario, Argentina, and is considered one of the most prominent female voices in Latin rap and pop music.
She rose to fame in 2019 with her song "Wapo Traketero," which became a hit in Latin America, and has since released four studio albums.
She has received eight Latin Grammy Award nominations and made history in 2021 as the first Argentine artist to perform on the American program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
She has also collaborated with international stars such as Christina Aguilera, Becky G, Raw Alejandro, and Bizarrap, and has participated in major festivals, most notably Coachella in 2022.
Prior to her relationship with Jamal, Nicki was in a relationship with Mexican singer Peso Bluma (November 2023 – February 2024), which she ended after he was spotted with another woman. She said in a statement at the time: "Respect is an essential part of love. When it's gone, I'm gone."
Before that, Nicki was in a relationship with Argentine singer Trueno between 2020 and 2022.
The age difference between Jamal (18 years old) and Nikki (25 years old) is seven years, which has sparked some discussions on social media.
Despite the announcement of the relationship, Gamal's recent decline in form has sparked controversy in sports circles, especially after his lackluster performance in the recent El Clásico against Real Madrid (1-2), where he appeared to be off his usual level.
Some analysts link the 18-year-old's relationship with Nikki Nicol, who is seven years his senior, to his inconsistent performances, warning of distractions off the pitch.
On the other hand, sources close to the player confirm that their relationship is stable, and that what Jamal is going through is partly a result of the pressures of fame and playing in the spotlight at a young age.
