Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has reached yet another remarkable milestone in his illustrious career. On Friday, as the Recording Academy unveiled the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, the global icon became the first Spanish-language artist to secure nods in three of the prestigious “Big Four” categories: Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album of the Year.
His latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, continues the groundbreaking trajectory he established with 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti, which became the first Spanish-language album ever nominated for Album of the Year. For 2026, Bad Bunny faces formidable competition in the Album of the Year category from artists including Justin Bieber (Swag), Sabrina Carpenter (Man’s Best Friend), Clipse (Let God Sort Em Out), Lady Gaga (Mayhem), Kendrick Lamar (GNX), Leon Thomas (Mutt), and Tyler, the Creator (Chromakopia).
The album’s title track, “DtMF,” also earned nominations in both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, making Bad Bunny only the second Spanish-language artist to achieve this dual recognition in the same year. The first was the team behind the global hit “Despacito”—Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber—in 2018.
Beyond the Big Four, Bad Bunny has received recognition in additional categories, including Best Album Cover (a new Grammy category), Best Música Urbana Album, and Best Global Performance for his track “EoO.” These nominations further highlight his versatility and global influence across multiple genres and creative avenues.
A three-time Grammy winner, Bad Bunny has historically dominated genre-specific awards. He won Best Latin Pop or Urban Album in 2021 for YHLQMDLG, followed by consecutive victories in 2022 and 2023 for El Último Tour del Mundo and Un Verano Sin Ti in the Best Música Urbana Album category, respectively. With his 2026 nominations, Bad Bunny continues to redefine the landscape for Spanish-language artists on the world’s most prestigious music stage.
Bad Bunny 2026 Grammy Nominations at a Glance
| Category | Work | Notes / Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Album of the Year | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | First Spanish-language artist nominated alongside major English-language albums |
| Record of the Year | “DtMF” | Second Spanish-language artist to earn nomination in this category |
| Song of the Year | “DtMF” | Alongside Record of the Year nod, historic dual nomination for Spanish-language song |
| Best Album Cover | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | New Grammy category recognising visual creativity |
| Best Música Urbana Album | Debí Tirar Más Fotos | Continuation of Bad Bunny’s dominance in genre-specific categories |
| Best Global Performance | “EoO” | Recognition of his global musical influence |
With this historic achievement, Bad Bunny not only cements his legacy as a transformative figure in Latin music but also continues to break barriers for Spanish-language artists on the global stage.