On Thursday night in Las Vegas, Bad Bunny cemented his place in Latin music history. The Puerto Rican superstar took home the biggest prize of the night — Album of the Year — for his genre-blending love letter to his island, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

It’s a major milestone for Benito. Despite already owning more than a dozen Latin Grammy trophies, he had never won in any of the ceremony’s top categories — Album, Record, or Song of the Year — until now.

When his name was called, the 31-year-old looked genuinely stunned, even walking in the wrong direction before correcting himself onstage. Once at the microphone, he thanked his family, collaborators, and the young people of Puerto Rico and Latin America.

“Hay muchas maneras de hacer patria y defender nuestra tierra — nosotros escogemos la música,” he said.
“There are many ways to show patriotism and defend our land — we choose music.”

A Big Night for El Conejo Malo — With More Big Nights Coming

Bad Bunny didn’t just win Album of the Year — he also walked away with four more Latin Grammys in the urban and reggaeton categories. And this could be only the beginning.

He’s nominated for six awards at the 2026 Grammys, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. Oh — and he’s headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in February.

Benito’s era continues.

Other Major Winners: Karol G, Alejandro Sanz, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

Karol G wins Song of the Year

Colombian star Karol G took home Song of the Year for her merengue smash “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,”alongside writers Edgar Barrera and Andres Jael Correa Rios. It’s another global win for La Bichota, whose dominance continues across genres.

Alejandro Sanz wins Record of the Year

Spanish icon Alejandro Sanz snagged Record of the Year for his ballad “Palmeras En El Jardín.”
“Benito, I stole it from you. Forgive me,” Sanz joked onstage as Bad Bunny laughed and applauded.

Argentina’s CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso explode onto the global scene

One of the night’s surprise sweeps came from Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, who won five awards across pop, alternative, and video categories for their wildly creative album Papota. Their Tiny Desk-inspired aesthetic and chaotic live performance — complete with sewing machines and bodybuilders — was one of the ceremony’s most talked-about moments.

New Talent, Legacy Icons, and a Show-Stealing Performance

• Best New Artist: Mexican alt-pop singer Paloma Morphy

• Legacy Winners: Gloria Estefan (tropical), Fito Páez (rock), Rubén Blades (salsa)

• Brazil’s Liniker Shines: The history-making soul artist delivered arguably the best performance of the night, dancing through “Negona Dos Olhos Terríveis” and getting the entire arena moving. She won three awards for her album Caju.

A Celebration of Latin Music — And a Reminder of Its Power

Most artists avoided politics, focusing instead on unity and artistry. One exception: legendary corrido group Los Tigres del Norte, who performed their social anthem “La Lotería” with instruments decorated in Latin American flags and screens showing immigrant-rights protests.

And closing out the night, Gloria and Emilio Estefan dedicated their award to Latinos everywhere.

“Se lo dedico a todos los Latinos que seguimos triunfando en todas partes del mundo. Viva la música Latina.”

Latin music isn’t just thriving — it’s leading the culture. And with Bad Bunny now holding one of the Latin Grammys’ top honors, the movement just got even stronger.