Bad Bunny has officially shattered one of the industry’s glass ceilings. With his critically acclaimed masterpiece, Un Verano Sin Ti, the Puerto Rican superstar has become the first artist in history to win the Grammy for Album of the Year with a project recorded entirely in Spanish.
While Latin music has long dominated global charts, the Recording Academy’s top honor had historically eluded non-English works. Bad Bunny’s win marks a seismic shift in how the industry recognizes cultural influence and commercial dominance.
The 2026 Grammy Awards cemented Bad Bunny’s status as a global powerhouse, as he led the pack with a series of unprecedented achievements. When nominations were unveiled late last year, he made history as the first artist to secure nods in the “Big Three” categories—Album, Record, and Song of the Year—for Spanish-language work in a single cycle.
By the end of the night, Benito added more hardware to his collection, winning Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance for his hit “EoO.” He also earned a nod in the newly debuted Best Album Cover category, further showcasing his multidisciplinary influence.
Beyond the numbers, these accolades represent a broader shift in the Academy’s recognition of Latin artists. Bad Bunny has transitioned from a genre-specific superstar to a dominant force across the general field, proving that language is no longer a barrier to the industry’s highest honors.
