Bad Bunny sparks standing ovation with powerful speech

Bad Bunny drew one of the night’s biggest reactions at the 2026 Grammy Awards as he accepted Best Música Urbana Album for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, using his moment on stage to deliver a bold, politically charged message.

The Puerto Rican star opened his remarks with a pointed call for compassion and dignity, telling the audience that people should not be treated as “less than human,” a statement that immediately prompted applause throughout the arena.

He went on to reflect on the challenges of staying hopeful in a tense social climate, admitting that “it’s tough not to hate these days” and searching for the English word for contaminado as he spoke about how negativity can seep into everyday life.