Last Thursday at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, chart-topping performers Bad Bunny and Karol G cleaned up at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Uber-prolific artist Bad Bunny snagged a staggering 11 awards, while Karol G followed with an impressive six awards of her own. Puerto Rican legend Daddy Yankee also made waves, temporarily stepping out of retirement with a performance that reminded fans of his enduring influence in the reggaeton scene, according to WSVN.
After the ceremony, with trophies in tow, Bad Bunny didn't call it a night. Instead, and decked out in a plaid brown suit, he partied at the Gekko steakhouse in Brickell, a destination famed for its late-night glitz and sushi slices, until around 2 A.M. Hosting the afterparty, Grutman partnered with DraftKings and Rimas Music to turn Gekko into a post-awards hotspot. The evening saw luxury vehicles arriving in clusters, including Daddy Yankee, who spent enough time to sign some autographs for the fans waiting outside, as reported by Miami New Times.
Notably absent from the revelry was Karol G, despite her earlier success, potentially to catch up on rest after dominating Latin Music Week with aplomb. "I consider myself a young man who continues to dream, with many goals and things to do," Bad Bunny reflected during his acceptance speech, as captured by Miami New Times.
The exclusive afterparty wasn't just an affair for the music industry's elite; Joe Jonas gave a quick nod to his next performance when probed by New Times, confirming with a smile, "Yes." – alluding to the upcoming Jonas Brothers concert at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. DJ Khaled also popped in, ensuring that the night's energy levels were kept suitably high.
