LOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Bad Bunny, ‌the Latino rap star whose forthcoming Super Bowl gig has ignited a culture wars controversy, won the top Grammy prize on Sunday, a first for a Spanish-language ‌album, with "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," a celebration of his Puerto Rican roots. RECOGNITION OF BAD ‍BUNNY CARRIES POLITICAL OVERTONESGrammy recognition of Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez ‌Ocasio, carried strong political overtones given his outspoken criticism of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump in cities across the country.The singer-producer skipped the ‍continental ​United States on his recent concert tour, saying he feared federal immigration agents would show up to arrest his fans. Bad Bunny openly supported Trump's Democratic opponent Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. Lady Gaga won Grammys for best pop vocal album with "Mayhem," and ‌best dance-pop recording for "Abracadabra." Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, 79, achieved EGOT status — one of the rarest honors in the entertainment industry — after winning his first Grammy award for best music film for "Music by John Williams," which he produced.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 05:50 UTC