Becky G wins Global Impact award

Becky G received Billboard’s Global Impact Award at the 2026 Latin Women in Music special on April 23, then used her moment to honor Selena Quintanilla. (billboard.com) The fourth annual ceremony aired live from Miami on Telemundo at 9 p.m. Eastern and also streamed on Peacock and the Telemundo app. Billboard and Telemundo announced Becky G as an honoree on March 30. (billboard.com) (telemundo.com) Natti Natasha presented Becky G’s award onstage. Becky G then performed Selena’s “Dreaming of You” and told the audience Selena showed Latinas they did not have to choose between cultures or languages. (billboard.com) In her speech, Becky G said “Global Impact” made her think about what happens “when the lights go out,” naming community work, cultural representation, and making space for the next generation. She also cited labor leader Dolores Huerta as an example of impact beyond the stage. (billboard.com) Billboard and Telemundo said Becky G was chosen for her ability to connect with audiences worldwide through music and through her influence in popular culture. They also pointed to her advocacy on Latino representation, immigrant communities, women’s empowerment, and mental health. (billboard.com) (telemundo.com) The music résumé behind the award is long and specific. Billboard noted that “MAMIII” with Karol G spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs in 2022, while “Mayores” with Bad Bunny and “Sin Pijama” with Natti Natasha reached No. 1 on Latin Airplay. (billboard.com) Billboard also tied the honor to Becky G’s broader career pivot in 2026. In a cover story published the same week, she described a new album that returns to her Los Angeles rap roots while keeping the bilingual, cross-border identity that made her a Latin pop star. (billboard.com) Becky G was one of several artists recognized that night, alongside Rosalía as Woman of the Year, Gloria Trevi for Lifetime Achievement, and Lola Indigo for the Evolution Award presented by David Bisbal. The ceremony’s format has become Billboard and Telemundo’s annual showcase for artists whose influence extends beyond chart performance. (billboard.com 1) (billboard.com 2) (billboard.com 3) By the end of the night, Becky G had turned an industry award into a lineage: Selena, Dolores Huerta, immigrant grandparents, and a 29-year-old artist from Inglewood claiming all of it at once. (billboard.com)