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Latin music is on fire — again.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) mid-year report, the genre pulled in nearly $500 million in U.S. revenue during the first half of 2025 — marking its 12th straight year of growth and proving that Latin rhythms aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
From January to June, Latin music generated $490.3 million, a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in 2024. That’s more than six times faster than the overall U.S. music industry, which grew just 0.9% in the same window.
Streaming continues to dominate, making up $481.6 million of Latin music’s total revenue. The genre now represents 8.8% of all music revenue in the U.S. — up from 8.1% last year and just 5.5% in 2020.
While RIAA didn’t single out artists driving the boom, it’s impossible to ignore Bad Bunny’s impact.
His latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, released in January, topped the Billboard 200 for four weeks and still reigns on the Latin Albums chart. Billboard even named him the No. 1 Latin Artist of the 21st Century, a remarkable feat considering his debut was less than a decade ago.
With 14 No. 1 Latin hits, record-breaking albums like YHLQMDLG and Un Verano Sin Ti, and years as Spotify’s most-streamed artist, Bad Bunny continues to set the standard — and he’s not slowing down as he gears up for the Super Bowl halftime show.
Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance hasn’t come without controversy.
Critics from conservative circles have complained about his outspoken views on immigration and his use of Spanish in his music. Even former President Donald Trump weighed in, calling him an “absolutely ridiculous” choice.
But the Puerto Rican superstar isn’t backing down — joking on Saturday Night Live:
“If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn.”
The RIAA report shows that total U.S. music revenue hit $5.6 billion in the first half of 2025 — a new record. Streaming remains the powerhouse, while physical and digital sales continue to dip.
Still, it’s clear: the world is listening, dancing, and streaming Latin music like never before — and Bad Bunny is leading the charge.
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