Bad Bunny Wins Album of Year at Latin Grammys/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Bad Bunny stole the spotlight at the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards, taking home Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos in a night full of major wins and unforgettable performances. The Puerto Rican star gave an emotional tribute to his island and Latin American youth. Karol G, Alejandro Sanz, and Paloma Morphy also earned top honors.
Bad Bunny’s Big Latin Grammy Night: Quick Looks
- Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Also wins Música Urbana Album and Song for “DTmF”
- Karol G wins Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Alejandro Sanz takes Record of the Year with “¿Y Ahora Qué?”
- Paloma Morphy named Best New Artist
- Gloria Estefan wins for Traditional Tropical Album
- Christian Nodal wins Ranchero/Mariachi Album for “¿Quién + Como Yo?”
- Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso win five awards, most of the night
- Performances featured Santana, Karol G, Rauw Alejandro, Los Tigres del Norte
- Show hosted by Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez from Las Vegas
Bad Bunny Wins Album of Year at Latin Grammys
Deep Look
The 2025 Latin Grammy Awards delivered a night full of powerhouse performances, emotional speeches, and cultural celebration — and at the center of it all was Bad Bunny, who earned the coveted Album of the Year trophy for his introspective and genre-pushing project, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
After thanking collaborators and fans, Bad Bunny offered a heartfelt tribute to his homeland: “Puerto Rico, I love you, thank you.”
In his acceptance speech, he addressed Latin American youth:
“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, no matter where you come from. Never forget where you come from, but never forget where you are going.”
It was a defining moment for the artist, who also won Música Urbana Album and Música Urbana Song for “DTmF.” Bad Bunny later performed “Weltita” with Chuwi, making three major appearances during the telecast.
More Big Winners
Aaron Judge wasn’t the only one making history in sports this week — in the music world, Karol G, Alejandro Sanz, and Paloma Morphy also took home top Latin Grammy honors.
- Song of the Year went to Karol G, Andrés Jael Correa Ríos, and Édgar Barrera for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido.”
- Alejandro Sanz claimed Record of the Year for “¿Y Ahora Qué?”
- Paloma Morphy was named Best New Artist, marking a breakout moment in her rising career.
- Gloria Estefan won Traditional Tropical Album for “Raíces” and later performed “La Vecina” and “Chirriqui Chirri” with Nathy Peluso.
- Christian Nodal picked up Ranchero/Mariachi Album for “¿Quién + Como Yo?”
Performances That Lit Up the Night
The 26th edition of the Latin Grammys, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, was a stunning showcase of Latin talent. Maluma and Roselyn Sánchez hosted the show with vibrant energy and seamless chemistry.
- The night kicked off with Maluma performing “Oye Como Va” alongside guitar legend Carlos Santana.
- Raphael, honored as the 2025 Person of the Year, energized the crowd with classics like “Qué Sabe Nadie” and “Mi Gran Noche.”
- Christian Nodal, Grupo Frontera, and Danny Lux blended tradition with modern Mexicana.
- Rauw Alejandro electrified the stage with a medley including “Khé?”, “Falsedad,” and “Carita Linda.”
- Karol G and icon Marco Antonio Solís performed a stirring duet of “Coleccionando Heridas.”
- Kacey Musgraves joined Carín León for “Lost in Translation,” a cross-cultural standout.
One of the night’s highlights was the explosive performance of “Me Jalo” by Grupo Frontera and Fuerza Regida, followed by “Marlboro Rojo” from the latter’s record-breaking album 111xpantia.
Rising Stars and Underground Hits
Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso, the Argentinian duo, emerged as the night’s most-awarded act, collecting five Latin Grammys during the Premiere Ceremony. Their wins included:
- Alternative Song
- Alternative Music Album (Papota)
- Pop Song (“El dia del amigo”)
- Short and Long Form Music Video
Their boundary-pushing, genre-defying sound was a clear favorite with the Academy and viewers alike.
Other standout performances included:
- Aitana‘s electro-pop set
- Morat with their emotional pop-rock number “Faltas Tú”
- Liniker’s exuberant performance of “Negona Dos Olhos Terríveis”
- Los Tigres del Norte, bringing traditional norteño to the Vegas stage
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