When America's Got Talent« Returning on June 2, viewers can expect stunning audition performances, including one from Luke Taleno. The musician confirmed on Instagram that his performance will be featured in the premiere episode.
While this will be a major breakthrough for Luke, he's been honing his craft since he was 13. We'll learn a lot more about him during his time on the show. «America's Got Talent» , In the meantime, TV Insider has compiled all the information we know so far. Read on to learn more.
Who is Luke Taleno?
Luke, whose real name is Luis Rojas, is an aspiring rapper. He's a freestyle rapper who performs on the streets of South Beach, Florida.
In addition to rapping, Luke also creates digital content and posts videos of his rap performances on social media. He also frequently hosts live streams on TikTok. Luke has 23,000 followers on Instagram and over 50,000 on TikTok.
Where is Luke Taleno from?
Luke is a proud native of Hialeah, Florida. Hialeah is located in southeast Florida, west of Miami, near Miami International Airport.
What was Luke Taleno's diagnosis?
In 2011, when Luke was a teenager, he was diagnosed with cancer, specifically acute lymphoblastic leukemia. According to the Miami New Times, he underwent chemotherapy and other aggressive treatments.
During his treatment, he met Pitbull, who was in Miami visiting sick children. This sparked Luke's passion for rap. Having the opportunity to collaborate with the Make-a-Wish foundation, he became obsessed with making music, and a studio was built in his family's two-bedroom house.
Luke started recording music in the studio, then beat cancer and was eventually able to return to school.
Is Luke Taleno married?
Luke is reportedly married and has a son named Lucas.
Show «America's Got Talent» , Season 21, Tuesdays, 8/7c, NBC.
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