Bad Bunny’s Grammys Tuxedo Also Made History Tonight
Later in the evening, when Bad Bunny became the first Latin artist to win the album of the year Grammy for his ode to his native country, DTMF, he began his acceptance speech with his two favorite words—“Puerto Rico”—before pausing and acknowledging, in Spanish, Latinos worldwide and, of course, thanking his mother for making him Puerto Rican. Earlier, the artist accepted the Grammy for best música urbana album, and dedicated his air time to condemning ICE and advocating for love.
“We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans,” he said onstage. “I know it’s tough to not hate these days. And I was thinking, sometimes we get contaminated. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love.”
Just by being there this evening, Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to be nominated for album, record, and song of the year simultaneously. Next week, he will make history—and headlines—once more for what will likely be an era-defining halftime performance at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco. And the artist seems to be approaching the spotlight with a level head.
