Funny Tops Billboard Latin Music Awards With 10 Trophies
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Funny Tops Billboard Latin Music Awards With 10 Trophies
Funny took home 10 trophies at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, making them the biggest winners of the night!
Introduction
It was a big night for the Latin music industry as the stars descended on Las Vegas for the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
And leading the pack was Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny, who took home 10 prizes – including artist of the year.
The 26-year-old – real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – was also named Latin artist of the year, streaming artist of the year and Latin album of the year for his record X 100pre.
Funny’s domination of the Latin Music Awards
Funny won 10 trophies at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night, becoming the first artist in the show’s history to do so. The Dominican republic-born singer, who is also the first woman to win the prestigious Latin Grammy for album of the year, took home the top prize for artist of the year.
10 trophies
Funny was the big winner at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home 10 trophies.
The Mexican singer-songwriter won awards for Latin pop album of the year, Latin rock, alternative or urban album of the year, Latin rhythm album of the year, solo artist of the year, digital song of the year, streaming song of the year and airplay song of the year.
Funny was also honored with the Spirit of Hope award and the Billboard Legend award.
During his acceptance speech for the Legend award, Funny dedicated his trophy to “all Latinos around the world.”
“This is for all of you,” he said. “I love you all.”
Other winners at the awards show included Louie Rankin, who won reggaeton artist of the year; Maluma, who won three awards; and Ozuna, who won two awards.
Best Urban Fusion/Performance
Funny was the big winner at the Latin Billboard Music Awards, taking home 10 trophies.
The Dominican rapper was named Top Latin Artist of the Year, as well as Best Male Artist, Rap Artist of the Year and Digital Song of the Year for his single “MUAHAHAA.”
Funny also won awards for best urban fusion/performance, Latin pop song of the year, streaming song of the year and Latin rhythm song of the year.
In addition to his wins as a solo artist, Funny was also honored as a featured artist on Bad Bunny’s “Dakiti” and Ozuna’s “Caramelo,” which won awards for Latin pop song of the year and Latin rhythm song of the year respectively.
Best Urban Song
Funny took home the top prize at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, winning 10 trophies, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.
The Puerto Rican singer also won awards for best urban song, best urban album, best tropical song, best tropical album and best male artist.
In addition to Funny, other big winners at the awards ceremony included Nicky Jam, who won five trophies, and Ozuna, who won four.
The reactions to Funny’s wins
Funny won 10 awards at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, and the internet had a lot to say about it. Some people were thrilled for the reggaeton star, while others thought the wins were undeserved. Let’s take a look at some of the reactions.
Met with a mixed reaction on Twitter, with some people congratulating the singer and others criticizing the award show for its lack of diversity.
Funny took home 10 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night, and the reactions on Instagram were swift and enthusiastic.
Many users congratulated the singer on her big night, while others pointed out that she is now the most-awarded female artist in the history of the awards show.
“An absolute queen!!!!” one user wrote, while another simply said, “iconic.”
“Historiaaaaa!!!!!!” another user exclaimed.
Funny has been making waves in the Latin music world for years, and her10-trophy haul at this year’s awards show is a testament to her popularity and talent. Congratulations, Funny!
The history of the Latin Music Awards
The Latin Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in the United States. They recognize “the most popular recordings in Spanish and Portuguese languages”; ten trophies are awarded to artists, while six are chosen respectively by vote of specific commissions composed of music critics and professionals, and the “general public”. According to the academy, more than 1,300 members are part of its voting body.
The Seventh Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held on Thursday November 2, 2006, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Francisco Quintana Funny won five awards, including Album of the Year for his album Delirante. Argentine band Babasónicos won three awards including Record of the Year for their song “Putita”, making them the first band ever to win that award. Luis Fonsi’s album Pasar la Noche Contigo was nominated for both Record of the Year and Album of the Year but did not win either award. Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira won two awards, one of them being Song of the Year for “La Tortura”, her second Latin Grammy Award in that category.
Other winners included Bebo Valdés, Calle 13, ChocQuibTown, Mayra Verónica, Molotov, Natalia Lafourcade, Ximena Sariñana and Horacio Palencia who each won one award.
Conclusion
Funny was the big winner at the 2019 Billboard Latin Music Awards, taking home 10 trophies.
The reggaeton singer was honored in a wide range of categories, including Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year, Male, Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year, Male, Latin Rhythm Albums Artist of the Year, Solo and streaming song of the year for “Diles.”
Funny was also named radio song of the year for “Diles” and collaboration of the year for his track “BAILAME,” which features Zion & Lennox.
The 10th annual Billboard Latin Music Awards were held Thursday night (April 25) at congested Miami Beach nightclub E11even.
