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13 things you probably didn't know about Benny Blanco, the music producer Selena Gomez says she is dating
13 things you probably didn't know about Benny Blanco, the music producer Selena Gomez says she is dating
Eve CrosbieJan 15, 2024, 08:18 IST
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have collaborated several times over the years.Tibrina Hobson/FilmMagic/Getty Images, Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Selena Gomez appeared to confirm her romance with music producer Benny Blanco on Instagram.
Blanco is best known for producing and writing some of the biggest hits of the last decade.
Selena Gomez appears to have a new man in her life, and she wants the world to know.
The "Only Murders in the Building" star seemingly confirmed her romance with music producer Benny Blanco on Thursday as she went on a social media spree, liking and commenting on Instagram posts linking them together.
On one post from the account PopFaction, which features photos of her and Blanco and a headline that reads, "Selena Gomez Seemingly Confirms That She Is in a Relationship," Gomez commented: "Facts."
"He is my absolute everything in my heart," she wrote in the comments section of another post.
In yet another comment, Gomez said that she and Blanco have been seeing each other for six months. (Representatives for Gomez and Blanco didn't immediately respond to Business Insider's requests for comment.)
Gomez then shared a selfie of her and Blanco, who attended her beauty brand Rare Beauty's charity benefit on October 4, looking cozy on her Instagram Stories.
Want to know more about Blanco? Here are 13 facts that you may not know about the producer.
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His real name is Benjamin Joseph Levin.
Benny Blanco attends the 65th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
Blanco was offered multiple record deals when he was 13.
According to an NPR profile, Blanco's love of music began when he was 4 years old after his older brother brought him to a record store in their hometown of Reston, Virginia.
At 9, he won a songwriting contest, and by 13, he had multiple offers for recording contracts, per NPR.
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Blanco originally planned to be a rapper before becoming a producer.
Benny Blanco attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City.Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame
He once pretended to be Jay-Z's lawyer on the phone.
Benny Blanco speaks during the In The Studio with Benny Blanco at Sheffield Studios in Phoenix, Maryland.Riccardo Savi/WireImage for NARAS
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Blanco got his start in the industry when he was mentored by songwriter and producer Dr. Luke.
Dr. Luke at the 31st annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center in 2014.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/Getty Images
Blanco is behind a total of 30 No. 1 songs.
By 2011, Blanco began producing and writing songs for the likes of Rihanna, 3OH!3, Maroon 5, and Iggy Azalea.
To date, he has been behind 30 singles that have peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 Airplay, and/or the UK Singles Chart.
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Despite being behind some of the biggest hits in recent music history, Blanco says he doesn't often listen to music by his peers.
Benny Blanco in 2017.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Spotify
In 2018, Blanco pivoted from producer to artist and released his debut song.
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He made his acting debut in the FX comedy series "Dave," in which he plays a semi-fictionalized version of himself.
Hailey Bieber, Benny Blanco, Kendall Jenner, Elsie Hewitt and Dave Burd in "Dave."FX
He is a keen cook and has a cookbook coming out next year.
Benny Blanco on an episode of his YouTube series "Stupid F*cking Cooking Show."Benny Blanco/YouTube
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Blanco began working with Kanye West in 2018, which was a career highlight.
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West.Getty/Kevin Winter
He has known Justin Bieber since 2009.
Justin Bieber poses at the premiere for the documentary television series "Justin Bieber: Seasons."Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
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Blanco has also produced tracks for Selena Gomez, including her latest song, "Single Soon."
Selena Gomez attends the 2022 premiere of "Selena Gomez: My Mind And Me."Frazer Harrison/WireImage