Meet Bad Bunny, Grammy 2026 Album Of The Year Winner Who Got Standing Ovation For Acceptance Speech

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2026: Bad Bunny created history at Grammy 2026 by becoming the first ever singer to took home Album Of The Year for an album entirely in Spanish. His sixth album - Debí Tirar Más Fotos - bagged the top honour on Sunday night. Not just this, the Puorto Rican singer also stole the spotlight with his acceptance speech during another award win, for which he received a standing ovation. Bad Bunny appeared surprised when his name was announced as the winner of Album Of The Year by host Harry Styles. He couldn't control his emotions and broke into tears while covering his face.

All About Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in Puerto Rico, is a globally influential singer, rapper, songwriter and producer who helped bring Latin trap into the mainstream. Raised in Vega Baja, he began posting music on SoundCloud while studying and working odd jobs, and quickly rose to prominence after early singles like Diles and collaborations on hits such as I Like It with Cardi B and J Balvin. Over the past decade Bad Bunny has reshaped popular music by singing primarily in Spanish without ever abandoning his cultural roots. Beyond music, he’s a fashion icon, occasional actor, and outspoken voice on social issues affecting Puerto Rico and Latin communities.

In Album Of The Year category at Grammy 2026, Bad Bunny was up against some of the biggest names in the music industry - Justin Bieber (Swag)Sabrina Carpenter (Man's Best Friend)Clipse, Pusha T & Malice (Let God Sort Em Out)Lady Gaga (Mayhem)Kendrick Lamar (GNX)Leon Thomas (Mutt)Tyler, The Creator (Chromakopia)He also won two more trophies - Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance for EoO. It was his acceptance speech for the Best Música Urbana Album win that struck a chord with the attendees, prompting a thunderous response.

What Was Bad Bunny's Speech All About?

Bad Bunny, who had previously criticised the US immigration enforcement, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier as well, once again threw shade on the policy with his acceptance speech. "Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out," he remarked.

He then added, "We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different."If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people. We love our family, and that’s the way to do it. With love. Don’t forget that please. Thank you."Bad Bunny's straightforward and bold take on the current political climate in the US resonated with the audience who stood up to applaud the 31-yeat-old singer. The speech is currently all over the internet. Later, the dedicated the Album Of Year win to 'all the people that had to leave their home, land, their country, to follow their dreams'.