Karol G won the top award at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
She won a total of eight trophies, including Global 200 Latin Artist of the Year and Tour of the Year.
Her song “Qlona”, co-written with Peso Pluma, won the awards for “Hot Latin Song of the Year” and “Streaming Song of the Year".
Neither artist attended the event to receive the honor.
Neither did Bad Bunny, who won six awards, including artist of the year. His album “Nadie Sabe lo que Va a Pasar Mañana” was named Latin Album of the Year.
Pluma also won six awards, including Songwriter of the Year.
Xavi won the coveted Newcomer of the Year award. The young Mexican music star took to the stage in somewhat disbelief to accept the trophy.
“I can’t believe it,” he said. “I was really excited just to be selected. I’m so grateful to everyone who supported and believed in us from the beginning. As a fellow citizen, I got emotional, but I really owe it to everyone.”
Here are some highlights from the list of winners.
Artist of the Year – Bad Bunny
New Artist of the Year – Xavi
Tour of the Year – Karol G
Crossover Artist of the Year – ATL Jacob
Spirit of Hope Award – J Balvin
Hall of Fame Award – Pepe Aguilar
Lifetime Achievement Award – Alejandro Sanz
