Show-stopping performances by Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros, who took the stage to sing “Cosas de la Peda” – which won tropical song of the year – and Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra – who joined forces for “Borracha” – made the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards one for the books.
Special awards honorees, Pepe Aguilar, J Balvin and Alejandro Sanz, each gave emotional speeches as they accepted their respective honors. Aguilar was inducted into the Billboard Hall of Fame, and said: “The way to remain relevant has been through my passion for my music and by reinventing when it was necessary. And that’s been possible thanks to the people who’ve been by my side. An artist is as good as the team that surrounds him.”
Meanwhile, Balvin who was bestowed the Spirit of Hope Award spoke on the significance of this recognition. “I’ve always liked to help my people quietly, because those are the awards that one carries forever,” he expressed. “These awards come and go, but the awards of the soul, helping a friend, serving others, those are the ones that are most worthwhile.” Sanz didn’t perform but did take the stage to share special words with fans and fellow hitmakers when accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award. “I want to dedicate to my colleagues who do music, because there was a time when making music in Spanish wasn’t easy. Feel proud for what has been achieved.”
Besides the big winners of the night, it was Lupillo Rivera that perhaps made a massive statement with his outfit choice. The regional Mexican artist wore a t-shirt with Diddy’s face and a big, red X over it. It’s a shirt he designed himself in hopes of getting a very specific message across.
“I wore this shirt because I don’t like people playing with the dreams, feelings, and desires of people who are just starting out in the entertainment world,” Rivera told Billboard Español. “There are a lot of things like that in this world and we have to put a stop to it. I don’t support anything this man does at all, and the truth is that it’s something that shouldn’t happen.”
The ceremony may be a wrap but we’re reliving some of the highlights from the show, which broadcast Sunday (Oct. 20) on Telemundo, and hosted by actors Carmen Villalobos and Danilo Carrera,
Below, find a gallery of photos that show some of the best moments from the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Gloria Trevi & Maria Becerra
Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
J Balvin
J Balvin during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Paola Jara
Paola Jara at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 Press Room at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Yandel
Yandel during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Prince Royce & Gabito Ballesteros
Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 Press Room at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Pepe Aguilar
Pepe Aguilar during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Xavi
Xavi at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 Press Room at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Luis Alfonso
Luis Alfonso during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Khrystian Ramos, Moises Lopez, JOP, Samuel Jaimez & José “Pelón” García
Khrystian Ramos, Moises Lopez, JOP, Samuel Jaimez, José “Pelón” García during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Maria Becerra
Maria Becerra during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Luis Alfonso
Luis Alfonso during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Maluma & J Balvin
Maluma and J Balvin during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Alexa Martín & Isabella Castillo
Alexa Martín and Isabella Castillo during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Samuel Jaimez, Khrystian Ramos, JOP, Moises Lopez & José “Pelón” García
Samuel Jaimez, Khrystian Ramos, JOP, Moises Lopez, José “Pelón” García during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Xavi
Xavi during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Danna Paola & Gabito Ballesteros
Danna Paola and Gabito Ballesteros during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Mauricio Montaner, Paola Jara & Ricky Montaner
Mauricio Montaner, Paola Jara and Ricky Montaner during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Yandel
Yandel during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Yandel
Yandel during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
J Balvin
J Balvin at the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 Press Room at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Jairo Martínez, Yahritza Martínez & Armando Martínez
Jairo Martínez, Yahritza Martínez and Armando Martínez during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Nacho, Venesti & Maffio
Nacho, Venesti and Maffio during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Xavi
Xavi during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Samuel Jaimez, Khrystian Ramos, José “Pelón” García, JOP & Moises Lopez
Samuel Jaimez, Khrystian Ramos, José “Pelón” García, JOP, Moises Lopez during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Grupo Niche
Grupo Niche during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Pablo Casal & Venesti
Pablo Casal and Venesti during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Gloria Trevi & Maria Becerra
Gloria Trevi and Maria Becerra during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Ana Mena
Ana Mena during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Nacho
Nacho during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Johnny Salgado, Nelson Zapata & Paolo Tondo
Johnny Salgado, Nelson Zapata and Paolo Tondo during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Jairo Martínez, Armando Martínez & Yahritza Martínez
Jairo Martínez, Armando Martínez and Yahritza Martínez during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Alejandro Sanz
Alejandro Sanz during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Grupo Niche
Grupo Niche during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
J Balvin
J Balvin during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Pepe Aguilar
Pepe Aguilar during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Prince Royce & Gabito Ballesteros
Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
PapiKaiser
PapiKaiser during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
La Joaqui
La Joaqui during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Ricky Montaner & Mauricio Montaner
Ricky Montaner and Mauricio Montaner during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Kali Uchis
Kali Uchis during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
Prince Royce & Maria Becerra
Prince Royce and Maria Becerra during the Billboard Latin Music Awards 2024 show at Mediapro Studio on October 17, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.