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On the heels of winning best urban song for his heartfelt “DtMF,” Bad Bunny took center stage to perform with Chuwi at the 2025 Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 13).

Their performance kicked off with the emerging Puerto Rican band singing their suave salsa single “Tikiri,” released in 2022. Soon after, the global sensation — wearing a puffy jacket, shorts and sneakers — joined his collaborators onstage to sing their 2025 track “Weltita,” part of Bunny’s chart-topping album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

The stage resembled Bunny’s 2020 “Dákiti” music video, showcasing both acts inside a clear box as they sang the airy and bright, slow-paced salsa song. “Weltita,” which is about enjoying a walk at the beach, reached No. 7 on the Hot Latin Songs chart and No. 1 on Hot Latin Pop Songs.

Bad Bunny leads the nominations this year, topping the list with 12 nods, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and double mentions in the record of the year and song of the year categories for “Baile Inolvidable” and “DTMF.” Hot on his heels are Mexican-American producer-songwriter Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, each earning 10 nominations.

This year’s ceremony boasts 60 categories honoring the very best in Latin music. Fans can follow along with all the night’s winners as the list updates live — click here to see who takes home a trophy.

Check out more Latin Grammy coverage, including performance highlights, special award moments, and exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Billboard.com.

Nearly naked muscled bodybuilders, towering mountains modeled after a hat, sewing machines and unapologetic Versace flamboyance — this was the vibe at one of the most jaw-dropping performances of the 2025 Latin Grammys on Thursday night (Nov. 13). CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso turned the stage into a spectacle of pure originality, embracing eccentricity and delivering one of the most refreshing sets of the night.

The Argentine duo performed a medley of their standout tracks, including “El Impostor,” “#Tetas,” “La Que Puede, Puede” and “El Día Del Amigo,” balancing humor, outlandishness and musical brilliance. Despite the telecast censoring the word “#Tetas,” disrupting the flow, CA7RIEL kept the energy high, riffing jazz notes on his electric guitar he pulled out of a box, while Paco Amoroso’s charming vocals entertained throughout. Backed by a 10-piece band, the entire scene felt audaciously playful and artistic galore.

Toward the end of their performance, they greeted the superstar audience and tossed out heart-shaped pillow toys.

Between the electric stage presence and a genre-pushing alt-pop-jazzy sound, the duo reminded the audience why they’re among this year’s top nominees — and winners. Their performance broke away from tradition, creating a spectacle that was flamboyant, outrageous and captivatingly fresh.

Bad Bunny leads the nominations this year, topping the list with 12 nods, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and double mentions in the record of the year and song of the year categories for “Baile Inolvidable” and “DTMF.”

This year’s ceremony boasts 60 categories honoring the very best in Latin music. Fans can follow along with all the night’s winners as the list updates live — click here to see who takes home a trophy.

Check out more Latin Grammy coverage, including performance highlights, special award moments, and exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Billboard.com.

DannyLux, Kakalo and Iván Cornejo, three young voices in Mexican music, delivered one of the most heartfelt performances on Thursday (Nov. 13) during the 2025 Latin Grammy Awards ceremony.

On a stage decorated solely with blue and white lights, showcasing the most contemporary sounds of the genre, the three artists — who received their first nominations this year — took turns singing accompanied by a live band. DannyLux was the first to perform with “Sirena.” Next came Kakalo with “Tierra Trágame.” And finally Cornejo closed with “Atención.” It was a simple-yet-elegant performance, filled with emotion and heart.

First-time Latin Grammy nominees DannyLux and Cornejo were both competing for the award for best contemporary Mexican music album: DannyLux for Leyenda and Cornejo for Mirada. Meanwhile, Kakalo was nominated for best regional Mexican song for “Tierra trágame,” a collaboration with Carín León.

In its 26th edition, the Latin Grammys ceremony is broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas via TelevisaUnivision’s platforms.

This year, Bad Bunny leads the list of nominees with 12 mentions, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, as well as record of the year and song of the year both for “Baile Inolvidable” and “DTMF.” He is closely followed by Mexican-American songwriter and producer Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, who each have 10 nominations.

The 2025 Latin Grammys feature awards in a total of 60 categories. To stay updated on the winners live, follow our list throughout the evening here. Don’t miss more coverage, including the highlights from the performances, special awards, and behind-the-scenes moments, on Billboard.

Pepe Aguilar, a Mexican artist who can traverse many genres – from traditional ranchera to progressive pop — went for tradition in his 2025 Latin Grammys performance. Singing with the backing of a 16-piece mariachi, Aguilar belted “El Cihualteco” and “El Fuereño,” from his album Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano, nominated for best ranchero/mariachi album.

Aguilar often sings ballads, and his velvety voice lends itself to crooning. But his other forceful, powerful side, put at the service of bravura songs, is perhaps more impressive. Dressed in full charro regalia, he also brought in folk Mexican dancers, which added authenticity to a spectacle of Mexican pride. Mariachi music has not enjoyed the commercial success of other Mexican music genres, like norteño or banda, to the degree that this year there were only three nominees competing in the best ranchero/mariachi album, a reflection on the number of submissions.

But Aguilar more than made up for it. This is a man that is constantly on the road performing live, and it showed in his dominion of the stage and his clear ease singing to a live mariachi.

In a twist, Aguilar was competing in the best ranchero/mariachi album category with his son-in-law Christian Nodal. And when it came time to announce the winners, it was Nodal who took the prize. Nodal hugged his wife Angela Aguilar and, before taking the stage, also embraced his father-in-law in a gesture of respect.

Other Latin Grammy performers for the evening have included standouts Rauw Alejandro, Elena Rose and Gloria Estefan performing alongside Nathy Peluso.

Rauw Alejandro proved why he remains one of Latin music’s most dynamic performers on Thursday (Nov. 13) night at the 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards. Taking the stage with his smooth vocals and jaw-dropping choreography, the Puerto RIcan superstar delivered a medley that showcased his ability to effortlessly transition between genres, from tropical and bachata to pop and salsa.

He opened with “Khé?,” set against visuals inspired by Puerto Rico’s rich culture, including striking Afro-Caribbean dance masks and nods to Old San Juan’s colorful streets. This artistic homage turned his performance into a tribute to the deep-rooted traditions and history of his island, anchored by Rauw’s contemporary flair and magnetic stage presence.

Wearing a lilac silk outfit reminiscent of matador fashion — with early MJ influences in its statement-making design — Rauw brought his signature fluidity to “Silencio,” heating things up with a bachata-infused sequence. Joined by a partner in a shimmering gold dress, the performance paired steamy romantic vibes with choreography that felt intimate yet captivating. He also performed salsa banger “Falsedad” and the Afrobeats-laden hit “Carita Linda.”

The 26th annual Latin Grammy Awards can be seen on Univision, UNIMÁS, and ViX. The ceremony is set to feature performances from Carlos Santana, Christian Nodal, DannyLux, Aitana, Alejandro Sanz, and more.

Bad Bunny leads the nominations this year, topping the list with 12 nods, including album of the year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and double mentions in the record of the year and song of the year categories for “Baile Inolvidable” and “DTMF.” Hot on his heels are Mexican-American producer-songwriter Edgar Barrera and Argentine duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, each earning 10 nominations.

This year’s ceremony boasts 60 categories honoring the very best in Latin music. Fans can follow along with all the night’s winners as the list updates live — click here to see who takes home a trophy.

Check out more Latin Grammy coverage, including performance highlights, special award moments, and exclusive behind-the-scenes action on Billboard.com.