Latin Grammys 2026 Recap: Rosalía & Karol G Win, Daddy Yankee Is Honored & More | Billboard News
This is partner content. From Rosalía’s wins for album of the year (Lux) and song of the year (“La Perla”) to Karol G’s best urban music album victory for Tropicoqueta, we’re looking back at the the 2026 Latin Grammy’s biggest wins, emotional speeches and standout performances. Watch Daddy Yankee’s person of the year tribute, Juanes […]
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards saw a night filled with legendary moments, emotional speeches, and outstanding performances in Las Vegas. Billboard, in partnership with Lexus, presented a recap of the most memorable events from the prestigious ceremony. Rosalía dominated the night, taking home the album of the year award for her album Lux and song of the year for her hit single "La Perla".
Karol G also made waves by winning best urban music album for her album Tropicoqueta. Milo J was recognized for record of the year with his track "Niño". Xavi, a newcomer, claimed his first Latin Grammy and dedicated it to Mexico. Aria Vega, a newcomer, also won the coveted best new artist award. The night was marked by a star-studded performance from Daddy Yankee, who was honored as person of the year.
He paid tribute to his career by singing a medley of his greatest hits, featuring the participation of J Wheeler, French Montana, Feid, Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh, and even LL Cool J.
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