Bad Bunny continues etching his name in the music history books…
The 28-year-old Puerto Rican superstar was named Artist of the Year during Sunday’s Video Music Awards, becoming the first non-English-language performer to win the prize.
Bad Bunny was nominated for the honor alongside Drake, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Lizzo. His hit song “Tití Me Preguntó” also received an MTV VMAs nomination this year for the Best Latin Award.
During the MTV telecast, Bad Bunny performed live from Yankee Stadium in New York as part of his World’s Hottest Tour. Other acts in the VMA performance lineup this year included Harlow, Nicki Minaj, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blackpink, Panic! at the Disco, Anitta, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Lizzo.
In May, Bad Bunny released his fourth studio album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” which was the second all-Spanish-language record to debut atop the Billboard 200 chart in the United States, according to MTV. When it came out, Bad Bunny’s latest LP was also Spotify‘s most-streamed album of 2022.
Meanwhile, Anitta also made history at this year’s VMAs as she picked up her first American Moon Person.
The 29-year-old Brazilian singer-songwriter, whose won several MTV Europe Music Awards, won Best Latin for her viral hit song “Envolver,” becoming the first-ever Brazilian artist to take home an MTV Video Music Awards.
It was a highly competitive category, with Anitta competing against Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Becky G and Karol G.
Here’s a look at the night’s big winners:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
BEST ALBUM
Harry Styles – “Harry’s House”
SONG OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” – Darkroom / Interscope Records
BEST NEW ARTIST
Dove Cameron – Disruptor Records / Columbia Records
PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
December 2021: SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You” – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records
BEST COLLABORATION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST POP
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
BEST HIP-HOP
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?” – Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records
BEST ROCK
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer” – Warner Records
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE” – Arista Records
BEST LATIN
Anitta – “Envolver” – Warner Records
BEST R&B
The Weeknd – “Out Of Time” – XO / Republic Records
BEST K-POP
LISA – “LALISA” – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
VIDEO FOR GOOD
Lizzo – “About Damn Time” – Atlantic Records
BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Harry Styles – “As It Was” – Columbia Records
BEST DIRECTION
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) – Republic Records
BEST ART DIRECTION
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” – Columbia Records
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Doja Cat – “Woman” – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
BEST EDITING
ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” – Columbia Records