History of Elvis Crespo in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 19, 2026

Elvis Crespo is a prominent American merengue singer, renowned for his contributions to the genre. He has achieved significant recognition, earning both a Grammy Award and a Latin Grammy Award for his work in merengue music. Crespo's success has solidified his position as a key figure in Latin music.

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July 30, 1971: Elvis Crespo's Birth

On July 30, 1971, Elvis Crespo Díaz, an American merengue singer, was born.

1998: Solo Debut with "Suavemente"

In 1998, Elvis Crespo went solo and released his debut album, "Suavemente," which became a hit in Latin America and the US. The single "Suavemente" topped Billboard's Hot Latin Tracks chart for six weeks and earned him the Best Male Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year from Billboard magazine. The album also went platinum in Venezuela and Central America, and gold in Chile and the United States.

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March 28, 2007: Tragedy and Album Dedication

On March 28, 2007, Elvis Crespo's niece, Wilmarie Agosto Crespo, passed away in a car accident.

June 2007: Release of "Regresó el Jefe"

In June 2007, Elvis Crespo released his album "Regresó el Jefe", dedicating it to his late niece, Wilmarie Agosto Crespo. The album's first single was "La Foto Se Me Borró."

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March 16, 2009: Marriage to Maribel Vega

On March 16, 2009, Elvis Crespo married his manager, Maribel Vega, in Puerto Rico.

March 26, 2009: Investigation After Flight Incident

On March 26, 2009, Elvis Crespo was investigated by the Miami-Dade Police Department and the FBI following allegations of indecent behavior on a flight from Houston to Miami. He was interviewed but not arrested.

July 10, 2013: Casino Incident and Altercation

On July 10, 2013, Elvis Crespo was allegedly expelled from a casino in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, for harassing a female employee and later became involved in a physical confrontation with a restaurant owner after allegedly attempting to steal alcohol.

December 2013: Addressing Addiction Struggles

In December 2013, Elvis Crespo addressed the 2009 and 2013 incidents, in an interview with Al Rojo Vivo, expressing shame and attributing his behavior to struggles with alcohol and drug addiction.

2016: Featured on "Bailar"

In 2016, Elvis Crespo was featured on Deorro's hit song "Bailar," which was used in a Target Corporation Commercial.

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December 2024: Divorce Announcement

In December 2024, after 15 years of marriage, Elvis Crespo announced his divorce from Maribel Vega, expressing that the chapter was full of learning and highlighting his daughter Génesis as a blessing.