The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards turned into a victory lap for Bad Bunny in Las Vegas. The Puerto Rican superstar, who led the night with 12 nominations, captured Album of the Year for his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos – marking the first time he’s won one of the Latin Grammys’ top categories. Already a multi–Latin Grammy winner in urban music fields, Bad Bunny finally snagged the coveted general award, prompting an emotional celebration. After accepting the trophy at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, he thanked his family, collaborators and fans, ending his speech with a heartfelt, “Puerto Rico, I love you, thank you.”
Bad Bunny used his moment on stage to send a message of pride and inspiration. “I want to dedicate this award to all the children and young people of Latin America, especially those of Puerto Rico,” he said during his acceptance speech. “Never stop dreaming, never stop being yourselves, no matter where you come from. Never forget where you come from, but never forget where you are going… There are many ways to show patriotism and defend our land: we choose music.” The crowd roared as the artist – born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – held up his trophy in tribute to his homeland.
Other big winners of the evening included Karol G, whose ballad “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” earned Song of the Year, and Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz, who took Record of the Year for “¿Y Ahora Qué?”. With electrifying performances (from guitar legend Carlos Santana’s opening jam to Person of the Year honoree Raphael’s classic medley) and Bad Bunny’s historic triumph, the Latin Grammys 2025 delivered a night to remember.
