6 Things You Didn’t See on TV at the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards

At the blue carpet, after winning Global 200 Latin song of the year for “Gata Only,” Floyymenor expressed his gratitude and excitement for making Chilean history with his Billboard award. The song, in collaboration with Cris MJ, not only entered the Billboard Global 200 chart but also the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., Billboard Hot 100, and Hot Latin Songs charts, among others. On the latter, it spent 14 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1. On the heels of “Gata Only’s” success, the Chilean newcomer (real name: Alan Felipe Galleguillos) revealed to Billboard backstage that he’s working on a lot of music, including an exciting upcoming collaboration with J Balvin.

Maria Becerra walked the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards red carpet in a gorgeous sleeveless long white dress, showing off the Selena-inspired tattoo on her right arm. It’s ink that she recently got, the Argentine hitmaker confesses. “I got this less than a year ago,” says Becerra, who performed “Borracha” at the ceremony alongside Gloria Trevi. “It is a tattoo that really represents me a lot. Selena for me, everyone knows it, those who know me, the music I make, how I dress, know that she is a clear example for me not only as a singer but as a person and a fashion icon that she was. The truth is that she is always present for me, that’s why I got her [name] tattooed.”

Chachito, one of the songwriters behind Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros and Junior H’s “Lady Gaga,” spoke to Billboard before entering the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards. There, the Mexican singer-songwriter shared that he and fellow regional Mexican artist, Oscar Maydon, have joined forces to launch a society. “It’s a company that we created called Rico Muerto Music and it’s a new label and we already have talent signed and we are blessed with everything,” Chachito (born Alexis Armando Fierro Román) explains. “We are signing and looking for talent. We are always looking for them at TikTok. I spend all night looking for them and we are looking for very young figures who can sing, compose and we promote them.”

Prince Royce and Gabito Ballesteros not only performed their first collaborative effort, “Cosas de la Peda,” but also won the award for tropical song of the year. The two later stopped by backstage to speak to Billboard about their big night, and hinted at potentially working on another project together in the future. “We’re going to do an album of all bachata tumbada,” Ballesteros declares. When asked if it’s true, Prince Royce adds, “I don’t know, he’s just proposing this now. I’d be down. An EP, five or six songs. Let’s see.”

Xavi was grateful for being able to attend his first ever Billboard Latin Music Awards, where he won big, taking home artist of the year, new. But before performing onstage and picking up his trophy, the Mexican American hitmaker exclusively announced that he will go on tour next year. “Dreams do come true,” he says in the clip below:

Colombian singer-songwriter Beéle and girlfriend Isabella Ladera shared a sweet moment while on the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards carpet, where they spoke about potentially working on a project together. “I am convincing her,” Beéle says with a big smile on his face. “We both have a good ear,” Ladera adds. “I make him discover music and he makes me discover music as well. I’m not saying no to working together,” the influencer adds. “I hope it happens,” says Beéle.