High: Daddy Yankee Steals the Show<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Daddy](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/daddy-yankee-winners-list.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Gilbert Flores\/Billboard\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tDaddy Yankee cemented his reggaeton royalty status with one of the most exciting performances of the night. The reggaeton pioneer embodied his Person of the Year honor in its entirety as he dove into his classics like \u201cElla Me Levant\u00f3\u201d and \u201cLo Que Pas\u00f3, Pas\u00f3.\u201d It may have been a surprise to the audience since Daddy Yankee has shied away from playing his earlier, more party-forward songs since becoming a devout Christian, but he went through all the hits. Daddy Yankee tore into \u201cRompe\u201d and \u201cGasolina,\u201d reminding the world of his icon status, and brought out a ton of guests: LL Cool J, French Montana, Diljit Dosanjh, Feid, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal and more. Here\u2019s to hoping he busts out the same set at Coachella<\/a> \u2014 but only if LL Cool J can serve to boisterously remind the world, \u201cDon\u2019t call it a comeback!\u201d \u2014Maya Georgi<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nSurprise: Janet Jackson Joins the Latin Grammy Familia<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Janet](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-rollingstone-2022\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Gilbert Flores\/Billboard\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tDaddy Yankee appeared to pay tribute to Michael Jackson during his show-stopping performance with one white-studded glove on. To the surprise of the audience and everyone watching the Latin Grammys, Janet Jackson appeared a little later to present him with the award for Person of the Year. Daddy Yankee, who looked shock when she walked onstage, previously collaborated with Jackson on her 2018 song \u201cMade For Now.\u201d The king of reggaeton took a moment during his speech to give Ms. Jackson her flowers. \u201cI want to thank you for being here and I respect you a lot,\u201d Daddy Yankee told the icon. \u2014Lucas Villa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nLow: Justice for Pablo Albor\u00e1n\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"LAS](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/pablo-list.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Candice Ward\/Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tPablo Albor\u00e1n received a historic 30th Grammy nomination of his career this year. He is the third most-nominated Spanish artist in the history of the Latin Grammy Awards behind Rosal\u00eda and Alejandro Sanz. Sadly, the M\u00e1laga-based pop star has never won a single Latin Grammy Award. His album KM0<\/em> lost to a deluxe edition of Sanz\u2019s \u00bfY Ahora Qu\u00e9?<\/em> LP. The wild thing is that the original version of Sanz\u2019s album won in the same category last year. After 15 years of Latin Grammy nominations, it was Albor\u00e1n\u2019s time to finally win and that didn\u2019t happen. \u2014L.V.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nHigh: Anitta Gets a Much-Deserved Win<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Anitta](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/anita-list-embed.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Gilbert Flores\/Billboard\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tBrazilian powerhouse Anitta brought tons of energy to the stage during her show-stopping medley, pulled from her critically acclaimed album EQUILIBRIVM<\/em>. She glided through \u201cChoka Choka,\u201d \u201cDesgra\u00e7a,\u201d \u201cMeia Noite,\u201d and \u201cOuro\u201d from the LP, putting all her star power on display. The performance was a highlight on its own, but the night was even more special for Anitta: The 12-time nominee, who has performed at the ceremony over the years, had never won a trophy \u00a0\u2014 until now. She scored her first Latin Grammy for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album, an honor she dedicated to Brazil while noting how often the country\u2019s culture and contributions are erased from major media moments. \u201cThis is the first time a Brazilian category is being televised. It\u2019s very important that you know that Latin America includes all the countries in Latin America, not just the Spanish-speaking one,\u201d she said. \u201cBrazil is part of it.\u201d\u2014Julyssa Lopez<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nSurprise: Sting Wins a Latin Grammy<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"CORRECTION](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/sting-latin-grammys-1.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Fabrice COFFRINI\/AFP\/Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tSure, the rocker has several Grammys under his belt for his work with the Police and beyond, but now the Latin Recording Academy has also recognized String, too. It\u2019s less surprising when you realize Sting won the award for Best Pop\/Rock song for his feature on Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso\u2019s song, \u201cHasta Jes\u00fas Tuvo Un Mal D\u00eda\u201d from their latest album Free Spirits<\/em><\/a>. Sting had gone on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to explain how he \u201chelped\u201d Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso grapple with their newfound fame during a wellness retreat at a \u201csecretive\u201d holistic Free Spirits Center. We\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s a bit, but either way, the Academy was impressed. \u2014M.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nLow: No One Addressed the Political Moment<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"Luis](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/tigres-del-norte-list.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Christopher Polk\/Billboard\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tEarlier on, before the ceremony\u2019s broadcast kicked off, U.S. representative-elect Bobby Pulido enjoyed a full-circle win and accepted the Best Tejano Album award in person. But besides that non-televised moment, there were practically no speeches or performances that spoke to politics in Latin America or the political realities of Latinos living in the U.S., even from a place of joy for Texas\u2019 big wins in the midterm elections. Last year, Los Tigres del Norte\u2019s performance celebrated immigrants amidst ICE crackdowns. This year, Becky G and Santana\u2019s anti-ICE track was even up for Song of the Year. So it\u2019s not unprecedented for the ceremony to veer into current events. It was strange for an award show broadcast live from Las Vegas, and stranger still for a night dedicated to celebrating Latin voices. \u2014M.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nHigh: Milo J Takes Us to Santiago del Estero<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"LAS](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/milo-j-winners-list.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Ethan Miller\/Getty Images\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\n\n\tMilo J has been one of Argentina\u2019s most exciting newcomers, particularly for the way he incorporates tradition with modern sounds. He put that on display on Thursday with a touching performance that nodded to the customs of Santiago del Estero, a city he has deep connections to that inspired his album La Vida Era M\u00e1s Corta<\/em>. He transformed the stage into a traditional courtyard from the region and brought on musician Gustavo Santaolalla and the Uruguayan ensemble Ag\u00e1rrate Catalina for \u201cSolifican12\u201d and \u201cGil.\u201d The effect was impressive and emotional, and a testament to why he scored three Latin Grammys that night. \u2014J.L.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n- \n
\nHigh: Aria Vega Wins Best New Artist<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t![\"LAS](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/best-new-artist-list.jpg?w=300\")
\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Kevin Winter\/Getty Images for the The Latin Recording Academy\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t<\/p>\n
\t<\/p>\n
\n\tDaddy Yankee cemented his reggaeton royalty status with one of the most exciting performances of the night. The reggaeton pioneer embodied his Person of the Year honor in its entirety as he dove into his classics like \u201cElla Me Levant\u00f3\u201d and \u201cLo Que Pas\u00f3, Pas\u00f3.\u201d It may have been a surprise to the audience since Daddy Yankee has shied away from playing his earlier, more party-forward songs since becoming a devout Christian, but he went through all the hits. Daddy Yankee tore into \u201cRompe\u201d and \u201cGasolina,\u201d reminding the world of his icon status, and brought out a ton of guests: LL Cool J, French Montana, Diljit Dosanjh, Feid, Bizarrap, Bad Gyal and more. Here\u2019s to hoping he busts out the same set at Coachella<\/a> \u2014 but only if LL Cool J can serve to boisterously remind the world, \u201cDon\u2019t call it a comeback!\u201d \u2014Maya Georgi<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tDaddy Yankee appeared to pay tribute to Michael Jackson during his show-stopping performance with one white-studded glove on. To the surprise of the audience and everyone watching the Latin Grammys, Janet Jackson appeared a little later to present him with the award for Person of the Year. Daddy Yankee, who looked shock when she walked onstage, previously collaborated with Jackson on her 2018 song \u201cMade For Now.\u201d The king of reggaeton took a moment during his speech to give Ms. Jackson her flowers. \u201cI want to thank you for being here and I respect you a lot,\u201d Daddy Yankee told the icon. \u2014Lucas Villa<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tPablo Albor\u00e1n received a historic 30th Grammy nomination of his career this year. He is the third most-nominated Spanish artist in the history of the Latin Grammy Awards behind Rosal\u00eda and Alejandro Sanz. Sadly, the M\u00e1laga-based pop star has never won a single Latin Grammy Award. His album KM0<\/em> lost to a deluxe edition of Sanz\u2019s \u00bfY Ahora Qu\u00e9?<\/em> LP. The wild thing is that the original version of Sanz\u2019s album won in the same category last year. After 15 years of Latin Grammy nominations, it was Albor\u00e1n\u2019s time to finally win and that didn\u2019t happen. \u2014L.V.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tBrazilian powerhouse Anitta brought tons of energy to the stage during her show-stopping medley, pulled from her critically acclaimed album EQUILIBRIVM<\/em>. She glided through \u201cChoka Choka,\u201d \u201cDesgra\u00e7a,\u201d \u201cMeia Noite,\u201d and \u201cOuro\u201d from the LP, putting all her star power on display. The performance was a highlight on its own, but the night was even more special for Anitta: The 12-time nominee, who has performed at the ceremony over the years, had never won a trophy \u00a0\u2014 until now. She scored her first Latin Grammy for Best Portuguese Language Contemporary Pop Album, an honor she dedicated to Brazil while noting how often the country\u2019s culture and contributions are erased from major media moments. \u201cThis is the first time a Brazilian category is being televised. It\u2019s very important that you know that Latin America includes all the countries in Latin America, not just the Spanish-speaking one,\u201d she said. \u201cBrazil is part of it.\u201d\u2014Julyssa Lopez<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tSure, the rocker has several Grammys under his belt for his work with the Police and beyond, but now the Latin Recording Academy has also recognized String, too. It\u2019s less surprising when you realize Sting won the award for Best Pop\/Rock song for his feature on Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso\u2019s song, \u201cHasta Jes\u00fas Tuvo Un Mal D\u00eda\u201d from their latest album Free Spirits<\/em><\/a>. Sting had gone on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to explain how he \u201chelped\u201d Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso grapple with their newfound fame during a wellness retreat at a \u201csecretive\u201d holistic Free Spirits Center. We\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s a bit, but either way, the Academy was impressed. \u2014M.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tEarlier on, before the ceremony\u2019s broadcast kicked off, U.S. representative-elect Bobby Pulido enjoyed a full-circle win and accepted the Best Tejano Album award in person. But besides that non-televised moment, there were practically no speeches or performances that spoke to politics in Latin America or the political realities of Latinos living in the U.S., even from a place of joy for Texas\u2019 big wins in the midterm elections. Last year, Los Tigres del Norte\u2019s performance celebrated immigrants amidst ICE crackdowns. This year, Becky G and Santana\u2019s anti-ICE track was even up for Song of the Year. So it\u2019s not unprecedented for the ceremony to veer into current events. It was strange for an award show broadcast live from Las Vegas, and stranger still for a night dedicated to celebrating Latin voices. \u2014M.G.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tMilo J has been one of Argentina\u2019s most exciting newcomers, particularly for the way he incorporates tradition with modern sounds. He put that on display on Thursday with a touching performance that nodded to the customs of Santiago del Estero, a city he has deep connections to that inspired his album La Vida Era M\u00e1s Corta<\/em>. He transformed the stage into a traditional courtyard from the region and brought on musician Gustavo Santaolalla and the Uruguayan ensemble Ag\u00e1rrate Catalina for \u201cSolifican12\u201d and \u201cGil.\u201d The effect was impressive and emotional, and a testament to why he scored three Latin Grammys that night. \u2014J.L.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\nSurprise: Janet Jackson Joins the Latin Grammy Familia<\/h2>\n
Low: Justice for Pablo Albor\u00e1n\u00a0<\/h2>\n
High: Anitta Gets a Much-Deserved Win<\/h2>\n
Surprise: Sting Wins a Latin Grammy<\/h2>\n
Low: No One Addressed the Political Moment<\/h2>\n
High: Milo J Takes Us to Santiago del Estero<\/h2>\n
High: Aria Vega Wins Best New Artist<\/h2>\n
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