Bad Bunny makes history, wins Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards by winning the coveted Album of the Year award for his groundbreaking album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.
The Puerto Rican artist’s win marks a monumental moment not only in his career but in the history of the Grammys, as he is the first all-Spanish language album to ever claim the top honor in this category.
Bad Bunny, known for his unapologetically bold and genre-defying music, delivered an emotional acceptance speech, thanking his fans, collaborators, and his roots. His emotional acceptance speech was delivered mostly in Spanish, save for one sentence: “I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.”
Bad Bunny’s victory is seen as a breakthrough moment for Latin music, which has gained immense popularity globally over the years, but has historically faced challenges in being recognized at major American award shows. DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, released in late 2024, was a massive commercial success and received widespread critical acclaim for its innovative sound, mixing reggaeton with trap, rock, and even ballads.
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What’s Next for Bad Bunny? Following his history-making win, Bad Bunny’s fans eagerly await what’s next for the artist. Currently, he’s preparing for his 2026 El Último Tour Del Mundo World Tour, which is expected to hit major cities across the globe, including Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Moreover, rumors swirl that the artist may be collaborating with several high-profile global stars for future projects.
Also see: Latin superstar Bad Bunny to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show
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Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, has steadily proven himself as not only a musical force but a cultural icon, advocating for social issues such as Puerto Rican sovereignty and LGBTQIA+ rights. With his latest Grammy win, Bad Bunny solidifies his place as one of the most influential artists of his generation.
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More from the 2026 Grammy Awards
Winners in the major categories were:
- Album of the Year: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — Bad Bunny
- Record of the Year: “luther” — Kendrick Lamar with SZA
- Song of the Year: “WILDFLOWER” — Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
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Genre Category Highlights:
- Pop: Lady Gaga‘s MAYHEM won Best Pop Vocal Album, and Lola Young took Best Pop Solo Performance for “Messy”.
- Rap: Kendrick Lamar’s GNX won Best Rap Album. Clipse featuring Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar won Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips”.
- Country: Jelly Roll‘s Beautifully Broken won Best Contemporary Country Album, while Shaboozey and Jelly Roll won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen”.
- Rock/Alternative: The Cure won Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World. Turnstile won Best Rock Album for NEVER ENOUGH.
- R&B: Leon Thomas won Best R&B Album for MUTT and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “VIBES DON’T LIE”. Kehlani won Best R&B Song and Performance for “Folded”.
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Notable Milestones
- Steven Spielberg officially joined the EGOT club, winning Best Music Film for the documentary Music By John Williams
- .Tyler, The Creator won the first-ever Grammy for Best Album Cover for CHROMAKOPIA.
- The Dalai Lama won Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for Meditations.
For a look at all 95 categories,
you can view the full list of winners at the official Grammy website.
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(Sources: Billboard, Variety, Rolling Stone)
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