Bad Bunny has been named Artist of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Leading stars of Latin music gathered in Miami on Thursday for a night dedicated to praise and performances.
Peso Pluma entered the ceremony as the frontrunner with 17 nominations. However, it was Bad Bunny who claimed the top honours in the principal categories, also taking the Tour of the Year prize and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, among others.
The awards program featured 47 categories spanning major Latin music genres, including pop, tropical, Latin rhythm, and regional Mexican styles.
Special honorees included Cristian Castro, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Fuerza Regida, who accepted the Billboard Vanguard Award; Rosalía, inducted into the Hall of Fame; and Rubén Blades, honored with the Billboard Icon Award.
Live performances on the night came from Carlos Rivera, Manuel Turizo, Nella, Pablo Alborán, and Tito Double P, among others.
Here is a highlight list of winners.
Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
New Artist of the Year: Omar Courtz
Tour of the Year: Bad Bunny
Crossover Artist of the Year: Burna Boy
Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
Fan Favourite Artist: Karol G
Global 200 Latin Song of the Year: Fuerza Regida, Marlboro Rojo
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male: Bad Bunny
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female: Karol G
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Fuerza Regida
Top Latin Album of the Year: Peso Pluma & Tito Double P, Dinastía
