Bad Bunny at the 2026 Grammys: A cultural shift in the making?
AP News••entertainment
Key Points:
- Bad Bunny has made history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated simultaneously for album, song, and record of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, with his album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" being only the second Spanish-language record nominated for album of the year.
- Experts highlight that Bad Bunny’s nominations symbolize a broader recognition of Latin music, especially genres like Latin trap and reggaetón, which originated from marginalized Puerto Rican communities and have historically faced stigma.
- The album blends traditional Puerto Rican folkloric styles with contemporary Latin trap and reggaetón, challenging the typical global pop formula by emphasizing cultural roots rather than commercial dilution.
- Bad Bunny’s work resonates politically and culturally amid heightened anti-Latino sentiment in the U
