Bad Bunny Makes Grammys History: First Spanish-Language Album of the Year
Bad Bunny Makes Grammys History: First Spanish-Language Album of the Year
Bad Bunny wins Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys, the first Spanish-language artist to top the category, dedicating the moment to dreamers who left their homeland.
Bad Bunny made Grammys history on the night of February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, when the Puerto Rican superstar won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and collected three awards overall. He struggled to hold back tears as his name was called, then stepped to the microphone with a voice filled with emotion and gratitude. He began his speech in Spanish, shouting out Puerto Rico and thanking everyone who believed in him, including his supporters who left their homeland to chase their dreams.
“Puerto Rico, believe me when I say we’re a lot bigger than 135,” he said, referencing a highway back home, before adding, “Nothing exists that we can’t achieve. Thank you God. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to all the people who have believed in me,” and thanking his mother for bringing him into the world on the island.
Industry observers noted the historic nature of the win. Rolling Stone and Variety highlighted that Debí Tirar Más Fotos is the first Spanish-language album to win the Grammy for Album of the Year, placing Bad Bunny ahead of a competitive field that included Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Pusha T and Malice, Kendrick Lamar, Leon Thomas, and Tyler, the Creator.
The Grammys night also underscored Bad Bunny’s broadening impact, as the artist collected multiple trophies and delivered a moment that many fans see as a milestone for Spanish-language music in mainstream awards.
Reaction from fans and critics reflected a sense of cultural validation and global reach, with many calling the moment a breakthrough for non-English-language artistry in the United States.
