The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025 were hosted at the James L. Knight Center in Miami on Thursday, October 23. Bad Bunny was the big winner of the night, taking home 11 awards. Other notable multi-award winners included Fuerza Regida and Karol G.
The event was hosted by Ad Goyo and Javier Poza and was broadcast live on Telemundo. Fans could also stream the awards on the Telemundo app, Peacock, and Telemundo Internacional across Latin America and the Caribbean.
This year’s ceremony featured 49 different categories spanning a variety of genres, including Latin pop, tropical, Latin rhythm, and regional Mexican music. Highlighting the night, Bad Bunny—who is set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show—secured 11 awards. Karol G won six awards, while Fuerza Regida took home five. Peso Pluma, Netón Vega, and Óscar Maydon also won multiple accolades.
Special honors were presented as well: Laura Pausini received the Icon Award, Elvis Crespo was inducted into the Billboard Hall of Fame, and Peso Pluma was the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Vanguard Award.
### Complete List of Winners at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025
#### Overall Artists Categories
– **Artist of the Year:** Bad Bunny
– **Artist of the Year, New:** Neton Vega
– **Tour of the Year:** Shakira
– **Crossover Artist of the Year:** Benny Blanco
– **Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year:** Bad Bunny
#### Song Categories
– **Global 200 Latin Song of the Year:** Karol G – *Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido*
– **Hot Latin Song of the Year:** Bad Bunny – *DTMF*
– **Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:** Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida – *Tu Boda*
– **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
– **Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:** Rimas
– **Latin Airplay Song of the Year:** Karol G – *Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido*
– **Latin Airplay Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
– **Sales Song of the Year:** Karol G – *Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido*
– **Streaming Song of the Year:** Bad Bunny – *DTMF*
#### Album Categories
– **Top Latin Album of the Year:** Bad Bunny – *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*
– **Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:** Bad Bunny
– **Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:** Karol G
– **Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:** Fuerza Regida
– **Top Latin Albums Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
#### Latin Pop Categories
– **Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo:** Shakira
– **Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:** Mana
– **Latin Pop Song of the Year:** Shakira – *Soltera*
– **Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
– **Top Latin Pop Album of the Year:** Kapo – *Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha*
– **Top Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
#### Tropical Categories
– **Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo:** Romeo Santos
– **Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:** Aventura
– **Tropical Song of the Year:** Karol G – *Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido*
– **Tropical Airplay Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
– **Top Tropical Album of the Year:** Rubby Pérez – *¡Grandes Éxitos!*
– **Top Tropical Albums Label of the Year:** Sony Music Latin
#### Regional Mexican Categories
– **Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo:** Peso Pluma
– **Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:** Fuerza Regida
– **Regional Mexican Song of the Year:** Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida – *Tu Boda*
– **Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:** Universal Music Latin Entertainment
– **Top Regional Mexican Album of the Year:** Tito Double P – *Incómodo*
– **Top Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:** Double P Records
#### Latin Rhythm Categories
– **Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo:** Bad Bunny
– **Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:** Baby Rasta & Gringo
– **Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:** Bad Bunny – *DTMF*
– **Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:** Rimas
– **Top Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:** Bad Bunny – *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*
– **Top Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year:** Rimas
#### Writers / Producers / Publishers Categories
– **Songwriter of the Year:** Neton Vega
– **Publisher of the Year:** Street Mob Publishing, BMI
– **Publishing Corporation of the Year:** Sony Music Publishing
– **Producer of the Year:** Ernesto “Neto” Fernández
### A Memorable Moment
One of the standout moments at the ceremony was when legendary actress Rita Moreno presented an award to Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican icon honored him with the Best Latin Artist of the 21st Century award. The two even shared salsa dance moves on stage, adding a special touch to the celebration.
Bad Bunny expressed his admiration for Moreno, saying she has been an inspiration for many South American artists.
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The Billboard Latin Music Awards 2025 highlighted the incredible talent shaping Latin music today, with some of the biggest names in the industry recognized for their outstanding contributions.
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*About the Author*
Aditya Singh has been a European football journalist and editor for Sportskeeda for nearly four years, with over seven years of total experience across writing and marketing. He holds a B. Tech. degree and enjoys blending context and storytelling in his articles. An ardent Tottenham Hotspur fan and admirer of elegant football, Aditya also enjoys reading classical fiction, traveling, and exploring diverse cuisines in his free time.
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