Miami hosted a landmark 25th edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025, broadcasting live from the James L. Knight Center on Telemundo. The ceremony celebrated the immense influence of Latin music with a night filled with emotional tributes, powerful performances, and significant wins. The event highlighted the genre’s current global pulse and artistic diversity.
Bad Bunny emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing 11 trophies from his 27 nominations. His accolades included Artist of the Year, Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, and "Hot Latin Songs" Male Artist of the Year. His track "DTMF" won three awards, notably Song of the Year, Streaming.
The artist’s album, Debí tirar más fotos, was recognized as Top Latin Album of the Year. The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar also received the Billboard Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award. Legendary actress Rita Moreno presented the honor, marking one of the ceremony’s most moving moments.
Karol G cemented her status as the top female artist, taking home six of her 10 nominations. The 34-year-old Colombian singer dominated the pop and tropical categories. She earned "Hot Latin Songs" Female Artist of the Year.
Her global hit "Si antes te hubiera conocido" swept four awards, including Global 200 Latin Song of the Year, Latin Airplay Song of the Year, Song of the Year, Sales, and Tropical Song of the Year.
Regional Mexican music celebrated a golden era with Fuerza Regida, who won five of their 15 nominations. This included Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group. Their collaboration with Óscar Maydon, "Tu boda," was named Regional Mexican Song of the Year and "Hot Latin Song" Vocal Collaboration of the Year, underscoring the genre’s growing global prominence.
Shakira also received three awards, including Tour of the Year and Latin Pop Artist of the Year. Peso Pluma, Netón Vega, and Óscar Maydon each earned two awards. Single award winners included Aventura, Benny Blanco, Maná, Romeo Santos, Kapo, Laura Pausini, Rubby Pérez, Elvis Crespo, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Tito Double P, and producer Ernesto “Neto” Fernández.
The ceremony, hosted by Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Goyo, and Javier Poza, was vibrant and diverse. Bad Bunny received a standing ovation during his special tribute. Laura Pausini delivered a poignant performance of “Mi historia entre tus dedos” after accepting the Billboard Icon Award.
Elvis Crespo was honored with the Hall of Fame Award for his contributions to tropical rhythms. Peso Pluma received the Billboard Vanguard Award for elevating Mexican music to new heights.
Key performances electrified the audience, featuring the global premiere of "Sonríele" by DY, formerly Daddy Yankee. Olga Tañón opened the show with "El jolgorio." Elvis Crespo, Toño Rosario, La Insuperable, and Ebenezer Guerra closed the night with a powerful medley of tropical hits.
Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin, and Xavi performed “Somos Más,” Telemundo’s official anthem for the 2026 World Cup. Additional performances included Peso Pluma, Danny Ocean, Grupo Frontera, Beéle, Netón Vega, NXNNI, Musza, Óscar Maydon, and Ozuna.
The blue carpet drew considerable attention, featuring stars such as Andrea Meza, Jacky Bracamontes, Fabiola Guajardo, Danilo Carrera, Morat, Omar Alfanno, Yailin “La Más Viral,” Isabella Ladera, and Yami Safdie. These personalities added significant glamour to the highly anticipated event.
The 25th Billboard Latin Music Awards underscored Latin music’s chart dominance and its role in shaping global cultural trends. The event served as a powerful testament to the genre’s artistic power and widespread appeal.