Elvis Crespo Honored with Billboard Hall of Fame Award at 2025 Latin Music Awards
Elvis Crespo, the renowned merengue artist from Puerto Rico, will receive the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, and will be broadcast live on Telemundo.
Celebrating a Legendary Career
This prestigious award recognizes Crespo’s significant influence in the music industry over three decades. His contributions have not only shaped the merengue genre but also resonated across various musical styles.
Impressive Achievements
- Crespo’s hits include “Suavemente” and “Tu Sonrisa,” both of which became cultural phenomena.
- “Suavemente” spent six weeks at the top of Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart in 1998.
- “Tu Sonrisa” reached No. 1 for two weeks the same year.
- His crossover collaborations include “Azukita” with Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, and Play-N-Skillz.
- He also released “Bailar” featuring Deorro, expanding his musical reach.
Crespo expressed his gratitude for the award, stating, “Receiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award is one of the greatest honors of my career. This award is not only for me; it’s for merengue, for Puerto Rico, and for every fan who has danced and celebrated life with my music.”
Event Details
In addition to his recognition, Crespo will perform at the ceremony. He will share the stage with notable artists including:
- Ebenezer Guerra (Dominican rising star)
- Toño Rosario (legendary merengue singer)
- La Insuperable (Dominican urban artist)
The Billboard Latin Music Awards will also feature other well-known performers such as Carlos Vives, Danny Ocean, and Laura Pausini. This year’s celebration coincides with Billboard Latin Music Week, which runs from October 20 to 24 at The Fillmore Miami Beach.
Ticket and Broadcast Information
The awards will be distributed through various platforms, including:
- Live broadcast on Telemundo
- Streaming on the Telemundo App and Peacock
- Coverage throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional
Tickets for the event are available via Ticketmaster. For further details on the full programming schedule and ticket information, visit BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.
The Billboard Hall of Fame Award honors artists whose careers influence music beyond mere performance. Previous recipients include iconic names such as Vicente Fernández, Rocío Dúrcal, and Marc Anthony.
