Bad Bunny wins Artist of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards

Bad Bunny has been crowned Artist of the Year at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Latin's biggest stars of the moment gathered in Miami on Thursday for a night of praise and performances.

Peso Pluma went into the event as hot favourite with 17 nominations. But it was Bad Bunny who triumphed in the major categories, also winning Tour of the Year and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year, among others.

The Awards featured a whopping 47 categories spanning major Latin music genres such as pop, tropical, Latin rhythm and regional Mexican.

Special honorees included Cristian Castro, who nabbed the Lifetime Achievement Award; Fuerza Regida, who took home the Billboard Vanguard Award; Hall of Fame Award winner Rosalía; and Rubén Blades with the Billboard Icon Award.

Performances on the night came from Carlos Rivera, Manuel Turizo, Nella, Pablo Alborán, and Tito Double P, among others.

Here's 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