Bad Bunny Wins Historic Grammy
Bad Bunny achieved a historic Album of the Year win at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking a major milestone for genre-blending artists. The ceremony featured memorable performances by Kendrick Lamar and other leading figures, reflecting the ongoing trend of boundary-pushing within the rock and alternative music landscape.
- The winning album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" ("I Should Have Taken More Photos"), is the first Spanish-language LP to ever win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. - This was Bad Bunny's second nomination in the category; his 2022 album, "Un Verano Sin Ti," was the first all-Spanish album to be nominated for the award. - The album, which blends traditional Puerto Rican folk music called "música jíbara" with modern sounds, also won for Best Música Urbana Album. - With the win, Bad Bunny becomes only the third Latino artist to receive the Album of the Year honor, joining Carlos Santana (for "Supernatural" in 2000) and João Gilberto (for "Getz/Gilberto" in 1965). - Kendrick Lamar became the most-decorated rapper in Grammy history, reaching a total of 27 wins and surpassing the previous record of 24 held by Jay-Z and Kanye West. - Lamar, the most-nominated artist of the night, took home five awards, including Record of the Year for "luther" (with SZA) and Best Rap Album for "GNX". - The ceremony featured pointed political commentary, with multiple artists including Bad Bunny and song of the year winner Billie Eilish making anti-ICE statements during their acceptance speeches.
