Bad Bunny's Grammy wins were historic. Like it or not, they were also political.

Bad Bunny won three awards at the 2026 Grammys, including album of the year.

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• Bad Bunny won album of the year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
• His historic win is especially notable amid violent anti-immigrant messaging from the US government.
• It demonstrates how art and politics are inherently intertwined.

We expect political statements when they're delivered on podiums or with policy briefs.