The 68th annual GRAMMY Awards just concluded, and music’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles for the biggest night in music. Representation matters, and tonight, Latinos took up some space. Leading the pack with nominations was Bad Bunny, who earned six nominations and continues to make history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated across all three of the Grammys’ “Big Three” categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. He ended up with three wins: Global Music Performance, Best Música Urbana Album, and the coveted Album of the Year. See what he had to say, along with top Latino moments and who took home awards.
Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year
Bad Bunny took home the most coveted award, winning Best Album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The singer was visibly moved when his name was announced and was brought to tears. This time, he made his speech in both Spanish and English, first telling Puerto Rico, “Believe me when I tell you that we are so much bigger than one hundred by thirty-five. There is nothing that we cannot achieve.”
He then dedicated his award to “all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.” He moved to Spanish again, adding, “Thank God, thank you to the Academy, thank you to everyone who has believed in me throughout my entire career, to everyone who worked on this album. Thank you, Mom, for giving birth to me in Puerto Rico. I love you.”
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Early in the night, Argentine superstars Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso won their first GRAMMY for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for “PAPOTA.” Their win comes after they took home 5 trophies at the Latin GRAMMYS.
© GettyGloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan takes home her fourth GRAMMY for Best Tropical Latin Album for “Raíces.”
© GettyThe Marias
The Marías, led by Puerto Rican-born María Zardoya, started the Best New Artists medley with a stunning performance of “No One Noticed.” Unfortunately, a banner first labeled them as Addison Rae when they began playing.
© GettyBad Bunny receives a standing ovation
© GettyBad Bunny won for Best Global Music Performance for “EoO.” Then, he won for Best Música Urbana Album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. Marcello Hernandez and Karol G presented him with the award, and when he took the stage, he made a powerful speech against ICE.
Bad Bunny and J Balvin link up
© GettyLong-time collaborators and friends Bad Bunny and J Balvin posed while inside. They first connected in the mid-2010s and collaborated on “Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola,” “I Like It,” and their 2019 joint album OASIS.
Puerto Rican royalty: Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro
Bad Bunny and Rauw Alejandro, who have teamed up on standout collaborations like “Party” and “Qué Pasaría…,” looked like Puerto Rican royalty posing together.
© GettyThey have been nominated in the same category, but it was all love between Argentine superstar Nicki Nicole and Bad Bunny.
© GettyMarcello Hernandez, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro
Marcello Hernandez and Karol G presented Bad Bunny with his award, then posed inside with Rauw Alejandro.
© GettyGabriela Ortiz
Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz won Best Contemporary Classical Composition for Ortiz: Dzonot.
© GettyGonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta, and Joey Calveiro
Cubans Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta, and Joey Calveiro, who has Cuban roots, won Best Latin Jazz Album for A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole.
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Although these Latinos weren’t there tonight, their wins still matter:
Natalia Lafourcade
Mexican singer and multi-instrumentalist Natalia Lafourcade wins her fourth GRAMMY for Best Latin Pop Album with “Cancionera.”
Carín León
Mexican powerhouse Carín León wins his first GRAMMY for Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano) for “Palabra De To’s (Seca).”
Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia
Brazilian icons Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia won Best Global Music Album for Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo.
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