Rosalía Rules Latin Grammys With ‘LUX’; Janet Jackson Salutes Daddy Yankee’s Historic Honor

LAS VEGAS — Rosalía delivered the trophies. Daddy Yankee delivered the legacy moment.

The 27th Annual Latin Grammy Awards put both at the center of Thursday night’s ceremony, with Rosalía capturing Album of the Year for LUX and Song of the Year for “La Perla,” while Janet Jackson presented Daddy Yankee with the Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the Year honor. 

For Rosalía, it was a major endorsement of an ambitious musical turn. Her five-award haul included Best Alternative Music Album for LUX (Complete Works), Best Pop Song for “La Perla” and Best Short Form Music Video for “Sauvignon Blanc.” The results rewarded an artist continuing to stretch the boundaries of Spanish-language pop. 

She also set the evening’s tone onstage, opening with material from LUX, including “Dios Es Un Stalker” and “La Perla.” Yahritza y Su Esencia, her collaborators on the latter, joined her to accept Song of the Year, giving the victory a shared spotlight. 

Daddy Yankee’s recognition carried its own historical weight: He became the first Latin urbano artist named Person of the Year. Jackson’s presentation brought together two performers whose careers helped move rhythm-driven music across borders. His career-spanning medley supplied the celebration; his acceptance speech supplied the message, saluting Puerto Rico’s outsized cultural reach. 

The honor arrived alongside a competitive win. “Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66,” his collaboration with Bizarrap, took Best Urban Song—placing his current work alongside the evening’s recognition of his influence. 

Elsewhere, Karol G claimed Best Urban Music Album for Tropicoqueta, Juanes won Best Pop/Rock Album for Juanesteban, and Colombian newcomer Aria Vega secured Best New Artist. Alejandro Sanz’s ¿Y Ahora Qué +? won Best Contemporary Pop Album, while Laura Pausini’s Yo Canto 2 earned Best Traditional Pop Album. 

The winners also reflected the strength of Latin music’s alternative and rock lanes. Fito Páez took Best Rock Album for Shine, while CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso’s Sting collaboration, “Hasta Jesús Tuvo Un Mal Día,” won Best Pop/Rock Song. Edgar Barrera added Producer of the Year to his résumé. 

Xavi, meanwhile, earned Best Contemporary Mexican Music Album for Dosis, adding another breakthrough to a night that made room for emerging voices alongside established stars. 

The evening’s strongest editorial statement came through that balance: Rosalía’s adventurous present, Daddy Yankee’s enduring influence and a new generation stepping into the awards conversation. Latin music’s range was the story—and its biggest names gave that range a face.