Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny dominated the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, securing five wins including the top honor for Album of the Year with 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos.' The ceremony, held in Las Vegas, highlighted his influence in Latin music amid anticipation for his Super Bowl halftime performance. He dedicated the award to the youth of Latin America, emphasizing music as a form of patriotism.
Event Overview
The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 13, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez, the event celebrated Spanish and Portuguese-language music with energetic performances and notable wins. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, led the night with five awards from 12 nominations, marking a significant triumph in a year of global success.
Bad Bunny's Wins and Dedication
Bad Bunny's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' earned Album of the Year, described as a love letter to Puerto Rico blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms and salsa. He also won Best Urban Music Album for the same project, Best Urban/Urban Fusion Performance and Best Urban Song for 'DtMF,' and Best Reggaeton Performance for 'Voy A Llevarte Pa PR.' Accepting Album of the Year, he said, 'I want to dedicate this award to all the children and young people of Latin America, especially those of Puerto Rico. Never stop dreaming, never stop being yourselves... There are many ways to show patriotism and defend our land: we chose music.' He performed 'Weltita' with backing band Chuwi during the show.
Other Key Winners
Argentine duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso matched Bad Bunny's haul with five awards, including Best Pop Song, Best Alternative Music Album, Best Alternative Song, Best Short Form Music Video, and Best Long Form Music Video—their first Latin Grammy wins. Karol G won Song of the Year for 'Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido' with collaborators Andrés Jael Correa Ríos and Édgar Barrera. Alejandro Sanz took Record of the Year and Best Contemporary Pop Album for '¿Y Ahora Qué?,' bringing his total to 24 wins. Gloria Estefan won Best Traditional Tropical Album for 'Raíces,' and Paloma Morphy was named Best New Artist for 'Au.'
Broader Context
The wins build excitement for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, where he plans a mostly Spanish-language set—his first solo headline after appearing in 2020 with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. The selection faced backlash from figures like Donald Trump, who called it 'crazy,' amid concerns over immigration policies. Bad Bunny also has six Grammy nominations for the February 2026 ceremony, including major categories. The Latin music market hit a record $1.4 billion in 2024, per the Recording Industry Association of America.