2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards: Bad Bunny, Sony Music Latin, KAROL G, and Peso Pluma Shine as Victors

The Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, shone brightly on the night of October 5, 2023, as the annual Billboard Latin Music Awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of Latin music’s biggest stars. The star-studded event featured electrifying performances, touching tributes, and a multitude of accolades, with several artists emerging as the night’s biggest winners.

Regional Mexican act Peso Pluma led the pack with an impressive 21 nominations, and their remarkable talent was recognized with eight well-deserved awards. Bad Bunny, another powerhouse in the Latin music scene, secured 15 nominations and took home seven awards. Meanwhile, Karol G, who had the most female nominations with 13, proudly claimed five Billboard Latin Music Awards.

The evening was not just about accolades, but also about unforgettable live performances. The audience was treated to a medley of chart-toppers and newest hits by various artists. Reggaeton pioneer Ivy Queen was honored with the prestigious Billboard Icon Award, a testament to her enduring influence on the genre. Los Ángeles Azules, the legendary cumbia group, received the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of their remarkable four-decade-long career.

Karol G, in addition to her multiple awards, was also presented with the Spirit of Hope Award, acknowledging her contributions beyond the music industry.

The awards ceremony was broadcast live on Telemundo, as well as simulcast on the Spanish entertainment cable network Universo, on Peacock, and the Telemundo app, ensuring that fans across the globe could witness the magic unfold.

Here is the full list of winners at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards:

Artist of the Year:

– Winner: Bad Bunny

Artist of the Year, New:

– Winner: Peso Pluma

Tour of the Year:

– Winner: Bad Bunny

Crossover Artist of the Year:

– Winner: Marshmello

Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year:

– Winner: Bad Bunny

Global 200 Latin Song of the Year:

– Winner: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”

Hot Latin Song of the Year:

– Winner: Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”

Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:

– Winner: Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”

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Edgar Barrera, photographed for Getty.

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:

– Winner: Peso Pluma

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:

– Winner: Karol G

Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Grupo Frontera

Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Latin Airplay Song of the Year:

– Winner: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”

Latin Airplay Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Sales Song of the Year:

– Winner: Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Preguntó”

Streaming Song of the Year:

– Winner: Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”

Top Latin Album of the Year:

– Winner: Karol G, “Mañana Será Bonito”

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Nicki Nicole, photographed by Getty.

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:

– Winner: Bad Bunny

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female:

– Winner: Karol G

Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Fuerza Regida

Top Latin Albums Sello Label of the Year:

– Winner: Rimas

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo:

– Winner: Shakira

Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Maná

Latin Pop Song of the Year:

– Winner: Bizarrap & Shakira, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53”

Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Latin Pop Album of the Year:

– Winner: Camilo, “De Adentro Pa Afuera”

Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year:

– Winner: Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo:

– Winner: Romeo Santos

Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Aventura

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Yandel, photographed by Getty.

Marshmello, photographed by Getty.

Tropical Song of the Year:

– Winner: Manuel Turizo, “La Bachata”

Tropical Airplay Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Tropical Albums Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo:

– Winner: Peso Pluma

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Fuerza Regida

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

– Winner: Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, “Ella Baila Sola”

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GALE, photographed by Getty.

Nathy Peluso, photographed by Getty.

Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year:

– Winner: Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Regional Mexican Album of the Year:

– Winner: Ivan Cornejo, “Dañado”

Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year:

– Winner: Del

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo:

– Winner: Bad Bunny

Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:

– Winner: Wisin & Yandel

Latin Rhythm Song of the Year:

– Winner: Bad Bunny, “Tití Me Preguntó”

Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Latin

Latin Rhythm Album of the Year:

– Winner: Karol G, “Mañana Será Bonito”

Songwriter of the Year:

– Winner: Peso Pluma

Publisher of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Latin Music Publishing, LLC

Publishing Corporation of the Year:

– Winner: Sony Music Publishing

Producer of the Year:

– Winner: Edgar ‘Edge’ Barrera