Bad Bunny received eleven awards on Thursday night during the 25th edition of the Billboard Awards in a gala that takes place one day after Cuban-American producer Emilio Estefan received his “Producer of the Century” award.
The Bad Rabbit, as his fans also know him, was the most awarded of the night at a gala held at the Knight Center in Miami. The second most awarded was Karol G.
Emilio, Producer of the century
Emilio Estefan received his “producer of the century” award at Billboard’s Latin Music Week for having the most songs at No. 1 on the popular charts in the last 25 years, with 14.
“Incredible, (I am) very happy, when we started () 50 years ago it was almost impossible, a dream, to have our Latin music where it is right now and we have worked so hard and being recognized by the industry and by Billboard is very important,” stated Estefan.
With humility and gratitude, Bad Bunny receives the Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award from the legend Rita Moreno.
#Billboard2025Awards pic.twitter.com/2JqoQUy2Jk— Billboard Latin Music Awards (@LatinBillboards) October 24, 2025
The artist, who received the recognition at The Fillmore theater in Miami Beach, has produced 50 songs that have entered Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs popularity chart so far this century, from 2000 to 2024, including 14 in first place, according to the organization.
Among them are “Déjame Entra” by Carlos Vives, “Te Quise Tanto” by Paulina Rubio, in addition to those he has done with his wife, Gloria Estefan, such as “No me dejes de Querer”, “Your Photography” and “Hotel Nacional”.
Music executives credit the 72-year-old Cuban, who has received 19 Grammys and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom, with popularizing Latin songs in English-speaking markets.
Emilio and Gloria have also questioned current US immigration policies, particularly mass deportations. The producer expressed that the “most important thing” for him is “that they see the value of the Latinos who have come to contribute and work.”
The recognition was delivered on Wednesday, the last day of talks for Billboard Latin Music Week 2025, considered the most important meeting in the Spanish-language music industry.
Other stars that shone
During last night’s gala, and according to a report from EFELaura Pausini moved the audience with her presentation before receiving the Icon Award, in which she sang the hit “My story between your fingers.” Others who received special awards were Peso Pluma and Elvis Crespo.
Daddy Yankee sang his new religious song “Sonríele” on Thursday and, according to the same source, surprised those present with a Christian message. Other award-winning stars were Shakira, with three awards, and Netón Vega and Oscar Maydon, with two awards each.
