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Latino Artists Prove They Run the Charts at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards took center stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood this Monday night, showcasing a blend of big wins, electrifying performances and an abundance of Latin talent. The evening honored the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2024, and Latin artists once again asserted their influence on the global music scene.
While legends like Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey were honored for their iconic careers, and Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen led the nominations, it was Latin music that brought some of the most exciting moments of the night.
Bad Bunny delivered a high-energy performance, Peso Pluma walked away with multiple awards, and Shakira, Feid, Grupo Frontera, and more made sure the night had a strong Latin presence.
Here’s a full breakdown of how Latinos owned the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Bad Bunny is no stranger to stealing the spotlight at any event, and this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards were no exception. The Puerto Rican superstar took the stage for a thrilling performance of “EoO,” sending the crowd into a frenzy. He closed out his set by diving into the audience, proving once again why he’s one of the most electrifying performers in the industry.
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And it wasn’t just about his performance, since he also took home big wins, including Best Pop/Urban Latin Song of the Year for “Perro Negro,” his collab with Feid.
Peso Pluma had an incredible 2024, and the iHeartRadio Music Awards made sure to acknowledge that. The Mexican superstar snagged the award for Best Regional Mexican Album of the Year for ‘Éxodo’ and was also honored as the Regional Mexican Artist of the Year.
Another year, another award for Shakira. The Colombian icon’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” won Best Pop/Urban Latin Album, proving once again why she remains one of the most important Latin artists of all time.
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Feid has been unstoppable, and the iHeartRadio Music Awards made sure to acknowledge his incredible impact. Not only did he take home the award for Pop/Urban Latin Artist of the Year, but he also snagged Best Pop/Urban Latin Song with Bad Bunny for their smash hit “Perro Negro.”
It was a great night for Regional Mexican music. Grupo Frontera and Carin León took home Best Regional Mexican Song for their hit “Alch Sí.”
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The iHeartRadio Music Awards also highlighted rising stars, with two big wins in the Latin categories.
Xavi won Best New Regional Mexican Artist, proving that the next generation of Mexican music is in good hands. Moreover, Kapo took home Best New Pop/Urban Latin Artist, showing that reggaetón and Latin trap have fresh faces ready to take over.
From Bad Bunny’s insane performance to Peso Pluma’s regional Mexican dominance and Shakira and Bad Bunny’s continued reign, the iHeartRadio Music Awards once again showed that Latin music isn’t just having a moment, but it’s here to stay.
Whether it’s reggaetón, pop, or regional Mexican, Latino artists are shaping the future of music. And after a night like this, we can’t wait to see what’s next.
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