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\n\tBad Bunny<\/a> knows exactly how much work went into building a career that would lead to him being named the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. At the ceremony in Miami, the acclaimed artist delivered an emotional acceptance speech that celebrated his contributions to music and honored the musicians who inspired him to continue moving forward.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI\u2019m aware that this award could have been for any of the artists here tonight who have also contributed to Latin music, who have inspired me, who are why I\u2019m here, and those who are dreaming of being here,\u201d Bad Bunny<\/a> said. \u201cI will always identify with those artists because I consider myself a young man who continues to dream, with many goals and things to do.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tAs the evening\u2019s top honoree, he revealed that he didn\u2019t prepare an elaborate speech ahead of time. Instead, he opted to speak from the heart in that moment and process the reality later. \u201cI didn\u2019t have any practiced words,\u201d he said. \u201cI still don\u2019t understand, among so many artists, why me? But I\u2019m grateful. This is yours because you have me here. I don\u2019t know, God wanted me to receive it because it doesn\u2019t feed my ego. I receive it without arrogance, very humbly, and I will remain the same.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tRita Moreno welcomed Bad Bunny to the stage with a moving introduction. Moreno spent her early years in Puerto Rico before launching an acting career that would make her the third person to earn the prestigious EGOT. \u201cToday I see an artist who brings to the entire world that same strength, that same passion that helped me never give up,\u201d Moreno said. \u201cIt moves me from the bottom of my heart, Benito, to present you with the Billboard Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award, Bad Bunny!\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tBad Bunny expressed his respect and admiration for Moreno. \u201cFollowing your words, every time I hear other artists express themselves that way about me, it gives me the confidence that being myself and doing the things I do from the heart will always be a great decision, because that\u2019s what I\u2019ve done since day one, discovering who I am and what I represent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n