The holiday season is in full effect — and not to startle anyone, but Christmas Eve and Day are less than two weeks away. If you have yet to buy your family and friends a gift, Billboard has come to the rescue, with the ultimate Christmas gift guide for the Latin music lover in your life.
The list includes a variety of options ranging from collector’s items, limited-edition merch, and overall, fan must haves. Sneaker and artist collaborations, for example, were popular this year — as artists such as Bad Bunny, J Balvin, and Eladio Carrion, all dropped unique collections. In his ongoing collab with Adidas, Bunny dropped his brown “Response CL” shoes; Balvin also unleashed the “Sunset” Air Jordan 3, inspired by the vibrant afternoons in his native Medellín; and Carrion presented his first-ever sneaker collab with New Balance.
A handful of female pop stars, on the other hand, also showcases their entrepreneurial side. On the list, you will find one-of-a-kind makeup collections from artists such as Becky G (Tresluce Beauty), Selena Gomez (Rare Beauty) and Kenia Os, who recently founded her very own K Os Beauty with products available in Mexico and the U.S.
And of course, what music junkie doesn’t love a good concert? Our Billboard gift guide also includes all the information you need to the Latin U.S. tours making the rounds in 2024 including Don Omar’s Back to Reggaetón Tour, Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour, and Fey’s first U.S. tour in 10 years.
See all of the Christmas gift ideas below:
Anitta fans will love to own one of her “Puzzy” perfumes, made to keep the intimate areas nice and fresh. Available in three smells (“Agátta,” “Preparada,” and “Se Envolve”), the perfumes are gynecologically and dermatologically tested and do not contain alcohol and parabens, according to the official “Puzzy by Anitta” store on Amazon.
Price: $39.90 | Purchase Here
The Latin music junkie who’s also a sneaker head will get a kick out of any celebrity-branded shoes. This year, a wave of Latin urban stars dropped major drip, including Bad Bunny’s “Response CL” with Adidas, J Balvin’s “Medellin Sunset” Air Jordan 3 and Eladio Carrion’s New Balance 9060. Starting from $150, these in-demand sneakers can be found at most local shoe stores or online.
Shoe Palace
From bodysuits to a bikini set to a “little black dress,” Chiquis has got all of her Abeja Reinas (or queen bees, how she calls her fans) covered with her very own shapewear collection. Ranging from about $30 to $70, the sets in the collection come in different sizes and shades of nudes, perfect for any body type.
Price: $28 – $69.95 | Purchase Here
When all else fails: concert tickets. You can rest assure that any music lover will enjoy a pair of tix to see their favorite artist live. In fact, many Latin acts have already unleashed their 2024 U.S. tour dates such as Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour, Don Omar’s Back To Reggaetón Tour, Mon Laferte’s Autopoética Tour, Juanes’ Vida Cotidiana Tour, and Gloria Trevi’s Mi Soundtrack Tour.
See Billboard’s 2024 Latin U.S. Tours list here.
Funko Pop! Rocks make for a great collector’s item. Among its star-studded vinyl figurines are many Latin acts, including Rosalía in the “Malamente” music video (the song and video that essentially put her on the map); Shakira in the “Whenever, Wherever” video (her debut English single in 2001); and Bad Bunny as The Wolf in Bullet Train.
Rosalía — Price: $12.99 | Purchase Here
Shakira — Price: $12.99 | Purchase Here
Ozuna — Price: $16.99 | Purchase Here
Bad Bunny — Price: $14.95 | Purchase Here
Rosalia Funko Pop
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For the bookworm, we recommend Billboard’s Leila Cobo’s insightful and delightful read, Decoding ‘Despacito’: An Oral History of Latin Music. From the roots of salsa music to how reggaetón became a global phenomenon and more, the book narrates the stories behind the biggest hits of the past five decades and features songs by Selena, Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Los Tigres del Norte, Julio Iglesias, J Balvin and more.
Price: $10.59 | Purchase Here in English
Price: $16.95 | Purchase Here in Spanish
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Who doesn’t love a good ol’ beauty set? Latin pop stars such as Becky G, Kenia OS, and Selena Gomez have all founded their own makeup brands: Tresluce Beauty, K Os Beauty and Rare Beauty respectively. Becky, for example, is currently hosting a holiday haul, with everything online at 70% off until Dec. 31, and Gomez’s store offers everything from makeup to clothing.
Becky G’s Tresluce – Price: $8 – $32 | Purchase Here
Kenia Os Beauty – Price: $21 – $52 | Purchase Here
Selena Gomez’s Rare – Price: $5 – $60 | Purchase Here
Marc Anthony teamed up with brand Bulova to drop his very own collection of fancy watches. Starting at about $400 to almost $5K, the limited-edition collection features 12 different styles of watches named “Modern,” “Maquina,” “Icon,” and others. “Bulova and iconic singer, songwriter, and actor Marc Anthony come together to collaborate and celebrate a passion for watches and a shared cross-generational love of music, innovative design, and an artistic spirit that is Bold at Heart,” notes the official Bulova website.
Price: $395 – $4,500 | Purchase Here
Celebrating the RBD reunion after a 15-year hiatus, Barbie has dropped a set of collector’s dolls representing the iconic Rebelde characters Mia (Anahí), Roberta (Dulce Maria) and Lupita (Maite Perroni). In true RBD fashion, the dolls are decked out in emblematic concert outfits or their signature Elite Way school uniform. Mia, for example, comes with a star sticker on the forehead and Roberta with her distinct cherry-red locks.
The dolls are not sold online but are available at select retail stores. Visit here for more information.
Sunglasses brand Hawkers has teamed up with two of Latin music’s pop stars for their very own collection. Ranging about $65 a pair, both Manuel Turizo and TINI have dropped sunglasses that best fit their swag and personality — and no lie, would make for a great Christmas gift. See their respective capsules and prices below.
Manuel Turizo – Price: $69.95 | Purchase Here
TINI – Price: $64.95 – $69.95 | Purchase Here