The Puerto Rican artist becomes the first Spanish-language musician nominated for Album, Record, and Song of the Year in the same ceremony.

Bad Bunny has achieved what no Spanish-language artist has done before at the GRAMMY Awards. The three-time GRAMMY winner received six nominations for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, including nods in all three of the ceremony's most prestigious categories: Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year.

According to Variety, this marks the first time a Spanish-language artist has been recognized in what's known as the Big 3 categories in a single year. Bad Bunny's album "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" earned the Album of the Year nomination, while his track "DtMF" landed him spots in both Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

The Complete List of Nominations

Beyond the Big 3, Bad Bunny received three additional nominations:

• Best Música Urbana Album for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"
• Best Global Music Performance for "EoO"
• Best Album Cover for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"

The Album of the Year category is particularly notable because it recognizes the entire body of work, not just a single track. Getting nominated in this category three times (including Record and Song of the Year) demonstrates the Recording Academy's recognition of Bad Bunny's artistic impact across multiple dimensions.

Building on Previous GRAMMY Recognition

This isn't Bad Bunny's first time breaking barriers at the GRAMMYs. In 2023, he became the first artist to receive an Album of the Year nomination for a Spanish-language album with "Un Verano Sin Ti." That nomination alone was considered a watershed moment for Latin music's presence at the awards show.

The fact that he's back in the Album of the Year category just two years later, this time with additional Big 3 nominations, suggests his 2023 recognition wasn't a one-time acknowledgment but rather part of a sustained shift in how the Recording Academy views Spanish-language music.

What's Next for Bad Bunny

The artist has a packed schedule ahead. He's performing at next week's Latin GRAMMY Awards, where he leads all nominees with 12 nominations. That performance will likely give viewers a preview of what to expect from his upcoming world tour.

The "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour" kicks off November 21 in the Dominican Republic. The tour name matches his nominated album and will bring his latest material to international audiences.

Bad Bunny is also scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February 2026, making him the first Spanish-language artist to perform solo at the event. This combination of GRAMMY nominations, a world tour, and the Super Bowl performance sets up 2026 as potentially his biggest year yet.

Recognition Beyond the GRAMMYs

At the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, Bad Bunny was named Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century. This lifetime achievement recognition, coming while he's still actively releasing new music, speaks to the scale of his impact on the industry.

The Billboard honor looked at chart performance, streaming numbers, and cultural influence over the past 25 years. For context, Bad Bunny's music has consistently dominated streaming platforms, with multiple albums breaking records for Spanish-language releases.

What These Nominations Mean

The Recording Academy's decision to nominate Bad Bunny across all three major categories represents more than just recognition of one artist. It signals a broader acceptance of Spanish-language music in mainstream American awards categories that have historically been dominated by English-language artists.

Previous Latin music winners at the GRAMMYs have typically been confined to genre-specific categories like Best Latin Pop Album or Best Tropical Latin Album. While those categories remain important, the Big 3 nominations represent a different level of recognition because they compete directly against all genres and languages.

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place in 2026, giving Bad Bunny several months to campaign and promote the nominated work. Whether he wins or not, the nominations themselves have already secured his place in GRAMMY history.

"DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" is currently available on all digital streaming platforms.