Billboard Latin Music Awards crown Bad Bunny as the century's top artist

By Kai McNamee,

Hosts, Justine Kenin

Published October 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM EDT

Last night's Billboard Latin Music awards honored Bad Bunny, who received the lifetime achievement award. When the legendary Rita Moreno handed it off, the moment was like the passing of a baton.

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