Pitbull to Receive Top Honor at Latin Music Awards 2021
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Pitbull is set to receive the top honor at this year’s Latin Music Awards 2021. The rapper will be receiving the Latin Legend Award for his contributions to the Latin music industry.
Latin Music Awards 2021
Pitbull will receive the Visionary Award at the Latin Music Awards this year. The award recognizes artists who have “made an impact on Latin music and culture.” Pitbull will be honored at the awards ceremony, which will take place on April 27, 2021.
Date and time
The Latin Music Awards 2021 will take place on Thursday, April 15. The show will air live on Telemundo at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT.
Location
The Latin Music Awards 2021 will take place on April 15 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Host
The show will be hosted by actor and singer Diego Boneta.
Previous Winners
The Latin Grammy Awards are an annual awards ceremony thatrecognizes excellence and promotes a wider understanding of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally. This prestigious award ceremony will be hosted by Pitbull at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on November 19, 2021.
2020
Pitbull will receive the 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia award, it was announced today. The Miami-based rapper will be presented with the honor at the 32nd annual Premios Lo Nuestro Awards, broadcast live on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 8pm ET on Univision.
Pitbull follows in the footsteps of past Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia honorees including Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, Shakira, Marc Anthony, Natalia Lafourcade and Luis Miguel.
“We are thrilled to recognize Pitbull as this year’s Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia honoree,” said Eduardo Rodriguez, president and CEO of Univision Communications Inc. “He is a true pioneer in the music industry whose journey from Miami to the top of the charts is an inspiration to us all.”
Pitbull has sold more than 75 million records worldwide and his hits include “Timber,” “Give Me Everything” and “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho).” He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Lil Jon, Sean Paul and Usher.
2019
In 2019, the top honor went to Puerto Rican reggaeton and Latin trap artist Bad Bunny. Other winners included Ozuna, J Balvin, and Rosalia.
2018
Pitbull was the big winner at the Latin Music Awards in 2018, taking home the award for Artist of the Year. He also won awards for Male Artist of the Year and Best Urban Performance.
nominees
Pitbull is set to receive the Top Latin Artist of the Year award at the Latin American Music Awards (LAMAs) next month. The rapper, who was born in Miami to Cuban parents, has been a key figure in the Latin music scene for over a decade. He will receive the award at the annual event, which will be held on April 25.
Best Artist
Pitbull is set to receive the top honor at this year’s Latin Music Awards.
The Cuban-American rapper will be presented with the Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina award, which recognizes his contributions to the Latin music industry.
This is the first time that Pitbull has been nominated for the award, and he is also up for two other awards at the ceremony: Best Male Artist and Best Urban Artist.
The Latin Music Awards 2021 will take place on April 21.
Best Album
This year’s Latin Grammy Awards will be held on November 19th, and one of the top nominees is none other than Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull. The rapper is up for the coveted “Best Album” award for his most recent release, Libertad 548.
Other nominees in the same category include Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Ozuna, and Rosalía.Libertad 548 is Pitbull’s tenth studio album, and features collaborations with some of Latin music’s biggest names, including Wisin & Yandel, Daddy Yankee, Lil Jon, and more.
The album has been praised by critics for its diverse range of sounds and styles, with Pitbull himself saying that he wanted to make an album that would appeal to everyone. “Music is the only thing in the world that has no borders,” he said in an interview with Billboard earlier this year.
No matter who takes home the award on November 19th, one thing is for sure: Pitbull is sure to put on a show that will have everyone dancing in their seats.
Best Song
Pitbull will receive the Song of the Decade Award for “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” at the Latin Music Awards 2021.
The song, which was released in 2009, spent seven weeks atop Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Pitbull will receive the award during a live ceremony on Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Telemundo. The show will also air on NBC Universo.
“I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” is one of Pitbull’s most iconic songs and helped put him on the map as a global superstar. The track samples Lil Jon’s “Get Low” and features Pitbull rapping in both English and Spanish.
Pitbull has released 11 studio albums and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Rihanna, Flo Rida, and Maroon 5.
Performances
Pitbull will be honored as the Latin AMA Artist of the Decade on April 15 at the Latin American Music Awards. The show will also feature performances by some of the biggest names in Latin music, including Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Ozuna, Rosalia, and more.
J. Balvin
Pitbull will be honored with the “Latin Legend” award at the Latin American Music Awards (LAMAS) 2021.
The “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” hitmaker will receive the prestigious accolade in recognition of his outstanding career and contribution to Latin music.
Pitbull will be presented with the award by fellow Latin superstar J. Balvin during the live broadcast of the LAMAS on October 21.
In a statement, Pitbull said he was “humbled and honored” to receive the award.
“I am humbled and honored to be receiving this year’s Latin Legend Award,” he said. “I want to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career – my fans, my family, and everyone who has helped me along the way. I am looking forward to celebrating with all of you at the Latin AMAs!”
Ozuna
Reggaeton and Latin trap singer Ozuna will be honored with the “Artist of the Year” award at the upcoming Latin Music Awards 2021.
The award recognizes Ozuna’s achievements over the past year, including his record-breaking album ENOC, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. The album also won a Latin Grammy for “Best Urban Music Album.”
In addition to his musical success, Ozuna has also been recognized for his work as a philanthropist and social activist. He is a founding member of the charity “El Rescate De Los Niños,” which provides food and resources to children in need.
The Latin Music Awards 2021 will air live on April 15 on Telemundo.
Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny won five awards at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2020, and he is up for five more at the 2021 show. The Puerto Rican singer is nominated for Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Urban Fusion/Performance and Best Alternative Song.
Awards
Pitbull is set to receive the top honor at the Latin Music Awards 2021. The rapper will be given the prestigious Premio Lo Nuestro a la Excelencia during the ceremony, which will be held on April 21.
Artist of the Year
Pitbull is set to receive the top honor at the Latin Music Awards 2021.
The Latin Music Awards, set to air on April 21, will see the “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” rapper receive the prestigious Artist of the Year award.
Pitbull joins a list of past honorees that includes Marc Anthony, Alejandro Fernandez, Gloria Estefan, and Shakira.
“I am humbled and honored to be receiving this award,” Pitbull said in a statement. “I want to thank all my fans for their support, and I want to dedicate this award to them.”
The Latin Music Awards will air live on Telemundo at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Album of the Year
Pitbull is set to receive the Latin Recording Academy’s ‘Person of the Year’ honor at the 2021 Latin Grammy Awards.
The Cuban-American rapper, who has been a staple in the Latin music scene for over two decades, will be celebrated for his musical achievements and philanthropic work at the annual awards ceremony, which will take place on November 19.
Pitbull, real name Armando Christian Pérez, has released 11 studio albums throughout his career, including his most recent release ‘Libertad 548’, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart.
He has also won multiple Latin Grammy Awards, including ‘Best Urban Music Album’ for ‘Armandao’ in 2010 and ‘Best Urban Performance’ for ‘El Taxi’ in 2015.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, Pitbull has also been praised for his work in philanthropy, namely his efforts to help those affected by natural disasters through his SLAM (Sports Leadership and Management) Foundation.
Song of the Year
The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences announced Wednesday that Daddy Yankee’s “Con Calma” featuring Snow, Jhay Cortez’s “No Me Conoce” remix featuring J. Balvin and Bad Bunny and Darell, Ozuna and Anuel AA’s “Baila Baila Baila” remix are the top three nominees in the Song of the Year category at the Latin Grammy Awards.
Other nominees in the category include Anuel AA, Ozuna and Daddy Yankee’s “China,” Bad Bunny’s “Mia” featuring Drake, Ricky Martin’s “Cántalo” featuring Yotuel, Rosalía and Ozuna’s “Aute Cuture,” Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo and Richie Loving’s “Traveling” and Pedro Capó, Farruko and Alicia Keys’ “Calma (Remix).”
The 21st annual Latin Grammy Awards will air on Nov. 19 on Univision.
