Bad Bunny, Karol G & CA7RIEL Dominate Latin Grammys 2025 Amid Surprises and Historic Wins

The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas saw a night of victories, upsets, and cultural history. **Bad Bunny was the night's biggest winner**, taking home a total of five awards, including album of the year for *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*, in addition to Best Urban Music Album, Best Urban Song, Best Urban Performance, and Best Reggaeton Performance. His powerful acceptance speech framed music as a shield for cultural pride and resistance to global strains.

Then came another milestone: Karol G won Song of the Year for “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” while Alejandro Sanz caused an upset, easily winning Record of the Year with “Palmeras En El Jardín” over the heavily favored “Baile Inolvidable” by Bad Bunny.

The Argentinian duo **CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso** swept their respective categories, taking home Best Pop Song, Best Alternative Music Album, and various video awards. As genre-bending and experimental artists, it was a pivotal moment for such artists who pushed boundaries in Latin music.

The other most notable events included Natalia Lafourcade’s three winning projects in absentia due to pregnancy, Liniker’s historic wins in categories for Portuguese, and Edgar Barrera’s Composer of the Year award.

Beyond the awards, Bad Bunny’s reign represents a deeper movement in the music business. His San Juan residency generated more than $250 million for Puerto Rico’s economy, while his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will further drive his worldwide influence.

The 2025 Latin Grammys brought to the fore a new world where **Latin music's diversity, experimentation, and cultural pride** are front and center, pushing the boundaries of global pop culture and industry economics.