US EditionBad Bunny Gets Special Billboard Award From Rita Moreno: ‘I Consider Myself a Young Man Who Continues Dreaming’
Bad Bunny received 27 nominations and multiple awards at the ceremony, underscoring his influence and dedication to Latin music and culture this century.
- On Oct. 23, Bad Bunny was recognized as the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, with Rita Moreno presenting the award in an emotional moment.
- Based on Billboard's chart metrics, Billboard based the honor on his unparalleled achievements on the Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts and recent albums producing unprecedented No.1s on the Billboard 200.
- Bad Bunny danced briefly with Moreno on stage to `Baile Inolvidable` and won numerous Latin Billboard awards, leading with a historic 27 nods including Artist of the Year award.
- Following the awards, Bad Bunny confirmed he will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show and do just one U.S. date, citing ICE concerns outside stadiums.
- Amid broader cultural debates, Rita Moreno reflected on barriers faced by Latina artists while observers noted discussions on politics and Spanish‑language performances that Bad Bunny avoided.
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Puerto Rican singer was cheered to receive historical recognition from Rita Moreno
Billboard Latin Music Awards crown Bad Bunny as the century's top artist
Last night's Billboard Latin Music awards honored Bad Bunny, who received the lifetime achievement award. When the legendary Rita Moreno handed it off, the moment was like the passing of a baton.
Bad Bunny Accepts Billboard’s Top Latin Artist of the Century Award: ‘This Is for My People’
Bad Bunny knows exactly how much work went into building a career that would lead to him being named the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. At the ceremony in Miami, the acclaimed artist delivered an emotional acceptance speech that celebrated his contributions to music and honored the musicians who inspired him to continue moving forward. “I’m aware that this award could have been for any of the art…
By EFE At the feet of Bad Bunny, the most awarded of the night, with the Christian message in the return of Daddy Yankee, and a musical start to the 2026 World Cup season with Wisin, Carlos Vives, Xavi and Emilia, the Latin Billboard Awards reached their 25th edition this Thursday. El Conejo Malo, as he is also known by his fans, not only took home eleven awards, but also received the Billboard Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century award from the…
By EFE At the feet of Bad Bunny, the most awarded of the night, with the Christian message in the return of Daddy Yankee, and a musical start to the 2026 World Cup season with Wisin, Carlos Vives, Xavi and Emilia, the Latin Billboard Awards reached their 25th edition this Thursday. El Conejo Malo, as he is also known by his fans, not only took home eleven awards, but also received the Billboard Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century award from the…
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