(CNN Spanish) – Bad Bunny came out as the top finalist and finished the night with the most Billboard Latin Music Awards 2022. The Puerto Rican rapper took 9 statues, including the one declared Artist of the Year.
His compatriot Farruko was the second biggest winner of the night, taking home 4 awards for his song “Bibas”.
Carol G is the third-highest winner of the night, accurately scooping 3 Latin Billboards, including this year’s vocal collaboration for “Mamiii” with Becky G.
Aventura, Eslabón Armado, Grupo Firme and Rauw Alejandro have won two Billboard Latin Awards.
Also present at the ceremony were Ozuna, Caliber 50, Los Angeles Azules, Carlos Vives, Tini, Manuel Turizo, Piso 21, Camilo, Grupo Firme, Farruko and Elvis Crespo.
Bad Bunny and Karol G are absent from the party because they are on their own tours.
Latin Billboard Special Awards
Chayanne, who presented his new album Como tú yo, received a Billboard Icon Award from Afo Verde, a friend of the singer and CEO of Sony Music Latin, his brand.
Christina Aguilera also received a special honor, the Billboard Spirit of Hope. The same was given to Aguilera’s work on various social issues, including bullying, her fight for human rights, support for the LGBTQ community and the fight to eradicate HIV/AIDS.
Rafael received the award Billboard career For more than six decades in the music industry. The Spaniard was accompanied by his compatriot Pablo Lopez and boy band Latin, CNCO, who together with Linares performed some of their songs.
One of the most emotional moments of the night is when Nicky Jam received his Hall of Fame award from his father, Jose Rivera. Both of them did not contain tears and joined in a long hug.
Finally, Jose Feliciano received an award 1st Billboard Legend Award. Feliciano received the award via a video clip. He was unable to join the party due to Hurricane Ian, which hit South Florida the day before the party.
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The Watsco Center stage in Miami was the perfect place for some artists to introduce their new songs.
In addition to Chayanne with “Como tú y yo” and Raphael, who premiered “De tantan gente”, Maluma was one of those who was surprised by presenting his new song “Junio”. In addition, his followers were speechless when at the end of the song he approached his girlfriend – who was in the audience – and kissed her on the mouth.
Camilo also provided the official Qatar 2022 World Cup theme on Telemundo, a network that broadcasts World Cup matches in the United States. This is not the first time that the Colombian has presented the topic of a football league or event. In 2021 he joined the Spanish League with the modification of the “Casey” theme and became In the first artist to submit music for a season Iberian football.
Latin Billboard 2022 Winners List
These are the winners in some of the major categories of delivery:
- Artist of the Year: Bad Bunny
- Artist of the Year: Ivan Cornejo
- Tour of the Year: Bad Bunny
- Artist Crossing Generic: Skrillex
- ‘Best Latin Album’ of the Year: Bad Bunny, ‘Summer Without You’
- Top Artist on “Best Latin Albums” of the Year, Male: Bad Bunny
- “Hot Latin Song”, Song of the Year: Farruko, “Pepas”
- “Hot Latin Song”, Best Vocal Collaboration of the Year: Becky G and Karol G, “Mamiii”
- “Hot Latin Songs” Artist of the Year, Male: Bad Bunny
- “Hot Latin Songs” Artist of the Year, Female: Carol J
- “Hot Latin Songs” Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Grupo Firme
- Female Artist of the Year on Latin Albums, Female: Carol J
- ‘Best Latin Album Artist’ of the Year Duo or Group: Eslabón Armado
- Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Soloist: Enrique Iglesias
- Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Maná
- Song of the Year “Latin Pop”: Rauw Alejandro and Todo de ti
- “Latin Pop” Album of the Year: Rosalía, “Motomami”
- Song of the Year, Latin Broadcast: Rauw Alejandro, “Todo de ti”
- Song of the Year Sales/Sales Song of the Year: Farruko, “Bibas”
- Song of the Year, Running: Farruko, “Bibas”
- Tropical Artist of the Year, soloist: Romeo Santos
- Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Aventura
- Tropical Song of the Year: Aventura and Bad Bunny, “Fulfi”
- Mexican Artist of the Year, Soloist: Christian Nodal
- Mexican Regional Artist of the Year, duo or group: Eslabón Armado
- Mexican Song of the Year: Grupo Firme, “Ya supérame”
- Mexican Regional Album of the Year: Ivan Cornejo, “Alma Vaca”
- Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo: Bad Bunny
- Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group: Wisin y Yandel
- Song of the Year “Latin Rhythm”: Farruko, “Bibas”
- Album of the Year “Latin Rhythm”: Bad Bunny, “Un Verano sin ti”
- Songwriter of the Year: Bad Bunny
- Producer of the Year: Tiny
Look at her The full list of winners is here.
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