Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny was awarded Album of the Year at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has received the top honor in the ceremonyâs history, according to official results from the Recording Academy.
Bad Bunnyâs DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos beat out a field of highly anticipated contenders, including albums by Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Tyler, the Creator. The win also adds to a strong night for the Puerto Rican superstar, who took home multiple awards including Best MĂșsica Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance.
In his acceptance speech, Bad Bunny â born Benito Ocasio â delivered remarks in Spanish that honored his cultural roots and addressed the immigrant experience, dedicating the award to people who have âhad to leave their homeland to follow their dreams,â according to excerpts published by multiple outlets.
The award ceremony, held at Los Angelesâs Crypto.com Arena and broadcast live, also featured a wave of political commentary from artists. Several performers, including Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, used their stage time to speak against U.S. immigration policies, drawing attention to immigration enforcement actions and expressing solidarity with immigrant communities.
The nightâs major honors were spread across genres: Kendrick Lamar and SZA secured Record of the Year for âluther,â while Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas were named Song of the Year for âWildflower.â Olivia Dean won Best New Artist.
Bad Bunnyâs historic Grammy achievement follows his unprecedented success with DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos, which has already been celebrated for its commercial performance and cultural reach across Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide.
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