The 2025 Latin Billboard Music Awards nominations have arrived, and they paint a vivid picture of the current state of Latin music: a diverse and dynamic scene where established heavyweights coexist with rising stars and unexpected genre blends. The list is dominated by familiar faces but also spotlights some fresh entries and surprising crossovers.
Unsurprisingly, Bad Bunny leads the pack, proving his undisputed position at the pinnacle of Latin music. The Puerto Rican superstar is a contender in almost every major category, including a nomination for Artist of the Year and Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year. His album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and its singles are prominently featured throughout the list, especially in the Hot Latin Song of the Year and Streaming Song of the Year categories, where he has multiple nominations with tracks like “Baile Inolvidable” and “Nuevayol.” His continued dominance is a testament to his ability to consistently release chart-topping music that resonates globally.
While Bad Bunny’s presence is a given, the significant rise of the Regional Mexican genre is the big story of this year’s nominations. Artists like Fuerza Regida, Peso Pluma, and Tito Double P are not just dominating their own categories but are also making a major impact in the most coveted “overall” lists. This is particularly evident with Fuerza Regida’s strong showing and the presence of both Peso Pluma and Tito Double P in the Artist of the Year category, a space once almost exclusively reserved for reggaeton and pop stars.
The “New Artist” categories also introduce some exciting talent. In the Artist of the Year, New category, names like Aleman and FloyyMenor signal a new wave of artists who are quickly gaining traction. These new entries highlight the ever-evolving nature of Latin music and the new sounds that are captivating audiences.
The 2025 list features some nominees that no one saw coming, especially in the crossover and collaboration categories. The Crossover Artist of the Year category, for example, is full of intriguing names from different genres and regions, with artists like Ayra Starr, benny blanco, Bruno Mars, and ROSE from K-pop group Blackpink. Their inclusion signals the growing global influence of Latin music and its ability to seamlessly integrate with other musical landscapes.
Another notable surprise is the appearance of Selena Gomez and The Marias in the Latin Pop Song of the Year category for their collaboration “Ojos Tristes.” While Gomez has a long history in the Latin music scene, her nomination here shows her continued commitment to the genre and a willingness to explore new sounds. Similarly, the consistent presence of artists like Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda and Netón Vega in multiple high-profile categories, from songs to albums, shows the genre’s expansion beyond a handful of superstar names. It’s clear that the lines between genres are blurring, and the awards are reflecting this dynamic shift, rewarding artists who are innovating and collaborating across different musical worlds.
Full 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards Nominations List
OVERALL ARTISTS CATEGORIES
Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Fuerza Regida
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Artist of the Year, New
- Aleman
- Clave Especial
- FloyyMenor
- Kapo
- Netón Vega
Tour of the Year
- Aventura
- Chayanne
- Luis Miguel
- Rauw Alejandro
- Shakira
Crossover Artist of the Year
- Ayra Starr
- benny blanco
- Bruno Mars
- ROSE
- Rvssian
- Ty Dolla $ign
Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year
- Bad Bunny
- Fuerza Regida
- Karol G
- Netón Vega
- Tito Double P
SONGS CATEGORIES
Global 200 Latin Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
- Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
- Bad Bunny, “Nuevayol”
- Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
Hot Latin Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
- Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
- Bad Bunny, “EOO”
- Bad Bunny, “Nuevayol”
- Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
Hot Latin Song of the Year, Vocal Event
- Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera, “Me Jalo”
- Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
- Rauw Alejandro & Bad Bunny, “Qué Pasaría…”
- Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos, “Khe?”
- Tito Double P & Peso Pluma, “Dos Días”
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male
- Bad Bunny
- Netón Vega
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Female
- Karol G
- Selena Gomez
- Shakira
- Yailin La Más Viral
- Young Miko
Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
- The Marias
Hot Latin Songs Label of the Year
- Double P
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- Warner Latina
Latin Airplay Song of the Year
- Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera, “Me Jalo”
- Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Natti Natasha, “Desde Hoy”
- Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos, “Khe?”
- Shakira, “Soltera”
Latin Airplay Label of the Year
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Sales Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
- Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
- Bad Bunny, “Nuevayol”
- Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Xavi & Manuel Turizo, “En Privado”
Streaming Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
- Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
- Bad Bunny, “Nuevayol”
- Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
ALBUM CATEGORIES
Top Latin Album of the Year
- Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- Netón Vega, Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Éxodo
- Rauw Alejandro, Cosa Nuestra
- Tito Double P, Incómodo
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male
- Bad Bunny
- Junior H
- Peso Pluma
- Rauw Alejandro
- Tito Double P
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Female
- Becky G
- Cazzu
- Kali Uchis
- Karol G
- Shakira
Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Aventura
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
Top Latin Albums Label of the Year
- Double P
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
LATIN POP CATEGORIES
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Solo
- Danny Ocean
- Enrique Iglesias
- Kali Uchis
- Luis Fonsi
- Shakira
Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Ha*Ash
- Jesse & Joy
- Maná
- Morat
- Sin Bandera
Latin Pop Song of the Year
- Danny Ocean & Kapo, “Imagínate”
- Maluma, “Cosas Pendientes”
- Rauw Alejandro, “Carita Linda”
- Selena Gomez, benny blanco & The Marias, “Ojos Tristes”
- Shakira, “Soltera”
Latin Pop Airplay Label of the Year
- AP Global
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Top Latin Pop Album of the Year
- Cazzu, Latinaje
- Danny Ocean, Babylon Club
- Kapo, Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha
- Latin Mafia, Todos Los Días Todo El Día
- Quevedo, Buenas Noches
Top Latin Pop Albums Label of the Year
- Insterscope Capitol Labels Group
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Enterprises
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
TROPICAL CATEGORIES
Tropical Artist of the Year, Solo
- Elvis Crespo
- Jerry Rivera
- Marc Anthony
- Prince Royce
- Romeo Santos
Tropical Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Aventura
- Chino & Nacho
- Grupo Niche
- La Sonora Dinamita
- Monchy & Alexandra
Tropical Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “Baile Inolvidable”
- Grupo Frontera & Romeo Santos, “Ángel”
- Karol G, “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”
- Rauw Alejandro, “Tú Con Él”
- Xavi & Manuel Turizo, “En Privado”
Tropical Airplay Label of the Year
- Grupo Frontera
- Insterscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- Warner Latina
Top Tropical Album of the Year
- Grupo Kual? Dinastía Pedraza, Los Reyes De La Cumbia Sonidera: En México
- Los Hermanos Rosario, Grandes Éxitos
- Natti Natasha, En Amargue
- Prince Royce, Eterno
- Rubby Pérez, Rubby Pérez ¡Grandes Éxitos!
Top Tropical Albums Label of the Year
- Discos Fuentes
- Sony Music Latin
- The Orchard
- Universal Music Enterprises
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
REGIONAL MEXICAN CATEGORIES
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Solo
- Ivan Cornejo
- Junior H
- Netón Vega
- Peso Pluma
- Tito Double P
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Clave Especial
- Fuerza Regida
- Grupo Frontera
- Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
- Los Tigres del Norte
Regional Mexican Song of the Year
- Fuerza Regida & Grupo Frontera, “Me Jalo”
- Fuerza Regida, “Por Esos Ojos”
- Óscar Maydon & Fuerza Regida, “Tu Boda”
- Peso Pluma & Netón Vega, “La Patrulla”
- Tito Double P & Peso Pluma, “Dos Días”
Regional Mexican Airplay Label of the Year
- Afinarte
- Azteca
- Socios
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Top Regional Mexican Album of the Year
- Fuerza Regida, 111XPANTÍA
- Ivan Cornejo, Mirada
- Netón Vega, Mi Vida Mi Muerte
- Peso Pluma, Éxodo
- Tito Double P, Incómodo
Top Regional Mexican Albums Label of the Year
- Double P Records
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
LATIN RHYTHM CATEGORIES
Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Solo
- Bad Bunny
- Feid
- Kapo
- Karol G
- Rauw Alejandro
Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year, Duo or Group
- Alexis & Fido
- Baby Rasta & Gringo
- J-King & Maximan
- Jowell & Randy
- Mambo Kingz
Latin Rhythm Song of the Year
- Bad Bunny, “DTMF”
- Bad Bunny, “EOO”
- Bad Bunny, “Nuevayol”
- Rauw Alejandro & Bad Bunny, “Qué Pasaría…”
- Rauw Alejandro & Romeo Santos, “Khe?”
Latin Rhythm Airplay Label of the Year
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
- Warner Latina
Top Latin Rhythm Album of the Year
- Bad Bunny, Debí Tirar Más Fotos
- FloyyMenor, El Comienzo
- Karol G, Tropicoqueta
- Omar Courtz, Primera Musa
- Rauw Alejandro, Cosa Nuestra
Top Latin Rhythm Albums Label of the Year
- Interscope Capitol Labels Group
- Rimas
- Sony Music Latin
- UnitedMasters
- Universal Music Latin Entertainment
WRITERS / PRODUCERS / PUBLISHERS CATEGORIES
Songwriter of the Year
- Armenta
- Bad Bunny
- Jorsshh
- Netón Vega
- Roberto “La Paciencia”
Publisher of the Year
- Downtown DMP Songs,BMI
- Josa Publishing,BMI
- Sony Latin Music Publishing,LLC,BMI
- Street Mob Publishing,BMI
- Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp,BMI
Publishing Corporation of the Year
- Downtown Music Publishing
- Rimas Entertainment
- Sony Music Publishing
- Universal Music
- Warner Chappell Music
Producer of the Year
- Ernesto “Neto” Fernández
- JOP
- MAG
- Roberto “La Paciencia”
- Tito Double P
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