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Karol G and Feid stole the spotlight at the 2024 Latin American Music Awards by each snagging an impressive six trophies on Thursday night. Karol G clinched the coveted artist of the year, along with song of the year for her collaboration “TQG” with Shakira, and album of the year for “Mañana Será Bonito.” On the other hand, Feid walked away with honors like collaboration of the year for “Yandel 150” with Yandel, global Latin song of the year, and streaming artist of the year.
Notable winners of the evening also included Shakira and Young Miko who both secured three awards each, while Marshmello, Peso Pluma, RBD, Romeo Santos, and Yandel took home two awards each. Yandel additionally received the special Latin AMA Pioneer Award for his outstanding contributions to the reggaetón movement.
The awards ceremony, under the theme “We Speak Música,” aired its first-ever bilingual edition, co-hosted by Thalia, Becky G, Alejandra Espinoza, and Carlos Ponce. Becky G expressed her pride in being a part of this historic event and embracing her heritage.
The Latin AMAs aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and were broadcasted on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión, and ViX.
Take a look at some of the exciting moments that took place backstage at the event:
Morat Talks Grupo Frontera
Colombian pop band Morat is gearing up for their biggest tour yet across Latin America. They shared a sneak peek of their collaboration with Grupo Frontera, sparking anticipation among their fans.
Sheila E Gushes Over Morat
Even Sheila E, The Queen of Percussion, couldn’t resist the charm of Morat. She was seen enjoying their performance at the event, dancing to their music with enthusiasm.
Eslabon Armado Goes Reggaeton?
Eslabon Armado expressed interest in venturing into reggaetón, with hopes of collaborating with Yng Lvcas in the future. Their song “Ella Baila Sola” won the award for best collaboration – Regional Mexican.
Carin & Marc’s Double Date
Carin León and Marc Anthony had a chance encounter at the red carpet, turning it into what looked like a picture-perfect double date alongside their respective partners.
Steve Aoki Networking
Steve Aoki made his presence felt at the event, not just to discuss his latest projects but also to network with Latin artists. He mingled with talents like Gabito Ballesteros and Manuel Medrano, creating new connections.
Victoria Justice’s Latin Dream Collab
Victoria Justice revealed her desire to collaborate with artists like Becky G and Karol G, expressing her admiration for their work.
Silvestre Dangond’s Long-Overdue Collab
After two decades in the making, Silvestre Dangond finally announced his collaboration with Carlos Vives, sharing his excitement for this long-awaited project.
Christian Chávez Gets a Surprise
Christian Chávez was pleasantly surprised with an additional win for RBD during the event, expressing his joy at representing his group and the memories associated with it.
Kali Uchis Talks Motherhood
Kali Uchis, winner of the best album – pop award, shared her thoughts on motherhood and the overwhelming experience of being at the award show during her pregnancy.
Jay Wheeler’s Backstage Birthday
Jay Wheeler celebrated his 30th birthday backstage at the event, accompanied by Zhamira Zambrano. They discussed their performance and Wheeler’s recent album, enjoying their time together.