Latin Grammys 2025: The Winners, Highlights, and More

From Bad Bunny's big win to Karol G's fiery speech and standout performances, the 2025 Latin Grammys delivered unforgettable moments, major awards, and music that moved the crowd.

Held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on November 13, the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards delivered an evening packed with emotional speeches, unforgettable performances, and long-awaited wins. Here are the highlights from the electric ceremony.

Bad Bunny Wins Album of the Year

Bad Bunny's "DeBÍ TIRAR MÁS FOTOS" took home the coveted Album of the Year award. Though he missed out on Record of the Year, the Puerto Rican star still closed out the night on a high.

"Once again, I thank God, and first and foremost, my mom for giving birth to me," he said during his acceptance speech. "Mom, Dad, I love you. I love my siblings, and music — I love music. I love what I do."

Karol G Speaks from the Heart

Karol G delivered one of the night's most talked-about speeches as she accepted the award for Song of the Year for "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido." Alongside offering thanks to her team and fellow nominees, she made a pointed request — not to be cut off.

"Lately, everyone has an opinion," she said, directly addressing critics who have questioned her art and impact. "At a certain point, I started thinking that what I was doing wasn't right and that I was losing my magic."

But she pushed back against the noise, adding, "Forget about the world, forget about the noise." Her win for Song of the Tear came alongside another trophy earlier in the evening for Best Tropical Song, cementing her status as a force in the genre.

Alejandro Sanz Claims Record of the Year and Teases Bad Bunny

Sanz walked away with the award for Record of the Year for "Palmeras En El Jardín," beating out a tough lineup that included Bad Bunny's "Baile Inolvidable" and "DtMF," Natalia Lafourcade's "Cancionera," and Karol G's "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido."

Before delivering his acceptance speech, Sanz embraced fellow artists including Bad Bunny and Gloria Estefan.

Then, turning to the crowd with a smile, he joked, "Benito, I stole it from you, forgive me." The cameras caught Bad Bunny applauding and grinning, taking the moment in stride.

Paloma Morphy Earns Best New Artist

The rising Mexican singer had her breakthrough moment as she claimed the award for Best New Artist. "If you have a song that you're embarrassed to upload, upload the song," she declared in Spanish.

"And if you're sad and don't see a path or the desire to move forward, do it because you might end up at the Grammys," the singer added. At just 25 years old, Morphy's message resonated with dreamers watching around the world.

Pepe Aguilar Brings Tradition to the Stage

A staple of the Latin Grammys, Aguilar returned to perform "El Cihualteco" and "El Fuerteño." Wearing a traditional traje de charro, he continued his mission of preserving and promoting Mexican music.

Raphael Named Person of the Year

Legendary Spanish singer Raphael was honored as the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. At 82, the balladeer was celebrated for a career that has spanned over six decades and leaving an indelible mark on Latin music and film.

Rauw Alejandro Delivers a High-Energy Set

Alejandro lit up the stage with a vibrant performance backed by dancers. His medley of "Khé?" "Carita Linda," and "Falsedad" kept the energy high as the night moved into its final stretch, proving once again why he's a staple on the Latin pop scene.

Bad Bunny Finally Takes the Stage

More than two hours into the show, Bad Bunny finally delivered the moment fans had been waiting for. His highly anticipated performance electrified the crowd at the MGM Grand, serving as a reminder of his command over the stage and the genre.

From bold speeches to legacy tributes and genre-defining music, the 2025 Latin Grammys showcased the depth, power, and passion of the Latin music community.