Latin culture has such a profound impact on music that it was amazing to see some of the most talented musicians in the world get the respect that they deserve at this year's Billboard Latin Music Awards. The award ceremony took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Thursday night (April 26). One thing is for certain in both the Latin and Urban worlds, “Despacito” is a monster of a pop record. The Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee hit record swept the award show, earning six awards including Latin Pop Song of The Year and Hot Latin Song of The Year.
Daddy Yankee took home eight awards in total for his work on “Despacito," as well as “Hula Hoop” and “La Rompe Corazones,” which features Latin rapper Ozuna. Ozuna, who took home the artist of the year award, performed his sensational record “La Modelo” along with Cardi B, who was sporting a large baby bump while gracing the stage. Via Billboard, here is a list of all the winners in the major categories from the award show. For an extensive list of all the winners in every category from the night, head over to Billboard.
Artist of the Year:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Luis Fonsi
*Ozuna -- WINNER
Artist of the Year, New:
Alta Consigna
Bad Bunny
El Fantasma y Banda Populares del Llano
*Christian Nodal -- WINNER
Tour of the Year:
Marc Anthony
Ricardo Arjona
*Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull -- WINNER
Marco Antonio Solis
Social Artist of the Year:
J Balvin
Jennifer Lopez
*Maluma -- WINNER
Shakira
Crossover Artist of the Year:
Beyonce
*Justin Bieber -- WINNER
Little Mix
Ed Sheeran
Hot Latin Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, “Mi Gente”
*Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Wisin feat. Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo”
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event:
J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, “Mi Gente”
*Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” -- WINNER
Shakira feat. Maluma, “Chantaje”
Wisin feat. Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male:
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
*Luis Fonsi -- WINNER
Ozuna
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female:
Becky G
Jennifer Lopez
Natti Natasha
*Shakira -- WINNER
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group:
Banda Sinaloense MS De Sergio Lizarraga
*Calibre 50 -- WINNER
CNCO
Zion & Lennox
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year:
Sony Music Latin
*Universal Music Latin Entertainment -- WINNER
VP Entertainment
Warner Latina
Hot Latin Songs Imprint of the Year
Def Jam
Raymond Braun
Schoolboy
*Sony Music Latin -- WINNER
Airplay Song of the Year
J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, “Mi Gente”
*Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Wisin feat. Ozuna, “Escapate Conmigo”
Airplay Label of the Year:
DEL
*Sony Music Latin -- WINNER
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Warner Latina
Airplay Imprint of the Year:
Fonovisa
*Sony Music Latin -- WINNER
Universal Music Latino
WK
Digital Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, “Mi Gente”
*Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Shakira feat. Maluma, “Chantaje”
Streaming Song of the Year:
J Balvin & Willy William feat. Beyoncé, “Mi Gente”
*Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” -- WINNER
Maluma, “Felices Los 4”
Shakira feat. Maluma, “Chantaje”
Top Latin Album of the Year:
J Balvin, Energia
*Nicky Jam, Fenix -- WINNER
Ozuna, Odisea
Shakira, El Dorado
Top Latin Compilation Album of the Year:
*Dance Latin #1 Hits 2.0: Los Exitos Del Momento -- WINNER
Mexillennials: Los Exitos De Una Nueva Generacion
Summer Latin Hits 2017
Trap Capos: Season 1
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male:
J Balvin
*Romeo Santos -- WINNER
Nicky Jam
Ozuna
