{"id":1568,"date":"2025-10-14T13:53:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:53:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T13:53:39","slug":"elvis-crespo-to-receive-the-billboard-hall-of-fame-award-and-perform-at-the-2025-billboard-latin-music-awards-on-telemundo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbcuniversalnewsgroup.com\/telemundo\/2025\/10\/14\/elvis-crespo-to-receive-the-billboard-hall-of-fame-award-and-perform-at-the-2025-billboard-latin-music-awards-on-telemundo\/","title":{"rendered":"Elvis Crespo To Receive The Billboard Hall Of Fame Award And Perform At The 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards On Telemundo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The global merengue superstar will be honored and take the stage LIVE on Telemundo on October 23 at 8pm\/7c from Miami\u2019s James L. Knight Center<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[MEDIA:<\/strong> Download official images of Elvis Crespo HERE<\/a>, and a promotional video HERE<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[MEDIA:<\/strong> Access the Billboard Latin Music Awards Press Page HERE<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miami, FL, October 14, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Telemundo<\/strong> and Billboard <\/em><\/strong>announced today that Elvis Crespo<\/strong> will be honored with the Billboard Hall of Fame<\/em> Award <\/em><\/strong>at the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong>,<\/em> where he will deliver an electrifying performance celebrating his legendary career and lasting impact. He will be joined on stage by rising Dominican star Ebenezer Guerra, <\/strong>legendary merengue singer To\u00f1o Rosario<\/strong>,and Dominican urban music force La Insuperable <\/strong>in an electrifying collaboration blending tradition, innovation, and the unmistakable energy of Merengue. The longest-running and most prestigious Latin music awards will broadcast live on Telemundo on<\/strong> Thursday, October 23 at <\/strong>8pm\/7c<\/strong>, stream on the Telemundo App<\/strong> and Peacock,<\/strong> and air throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional<\/strong>. Tickets to the event are now available on Ticketmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cReceiving the Billboard Hall of Fame Award<\/em> is one of the greatest honors of my career. This award is not only for me, it\u2019s for merengue, for Puerto Rico, and for every fan who has danced and celebrated life with my music. To share this moment on the Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em> stage is truly unforgettable,\u201d said Elvis Crespo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Billboard Hall of Fame Award<\/em><\/strong> celebrates a career that extends beyond musical performance and takes into account the incredible influence the recipient enjoys as an artist globally in multiple fields. The award is reserved for artists who have achieved worldwide recognition for their work, transcending musical genres and languages. Previous winners of the coveted award include Jos\u00e9 Jos\u00e9, Vicente Fern\u00e1ndez, Roc\u00edo Durcal, Marco Antonio Sol\u00eds, Joan Sebastian, and Marc Anthony among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elvis Crespo<\/strong>\u2019s music has defined and redefined merengue for nearly three decades. His global smash \u201cSuavemente\u201d<\/strong> became a cultural phenomenon, topping Billboard\u2019s Hot Latin Songs<\/em> chart and breaking records as one of the most streamed Latin songs worldwide. The track continues to thrive in films, global ad campaigns, and viral social media moments, embraced by stars such as Bad Bunny, Karol G, Dua Lipa, and even Hollywood legends like Anthony Hopkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his iconic classics \u201cSuavemente\u201d and \u201cTu Sonrisa,\u201d Elvis Crespo<\/strong> has successfully bridged genres with crossover hits like \u201cAzukita\u201d<\/strong> alongside Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, and Play-N-Skillz, and \u201cBailar\u201d<\/strong> with Deorro. These collaborations took his merengue to global electronic music festivals, including Tomorrowland, Ultra and Coachella, marking the first time a Latin artist appeared at the festival. Both tracks became international anthems and placed Crespo on Billboard\u2019s Dance\/Electronic charts, underscoring his cross-generational and cross-genre appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With his new album,Poeta Her\u00edo<\/em>, Elvis Crespo<\/strong> opens a bold and deeply personal chapter in his career. The album has resonated across the United States, Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean, showcasing his unmistakable style, vibrant rhythms, and collaborations that unite generations of artists, including Arc\u00e1ngel, Ebenezer Guerra, El Blachy, Fariana, Ivy Queen, Jerry Rivera, La Insuperable, Luck-Ra, Oscarito, To\u00f1o Rosario, and V\u00edctor Manuelle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating his return to the top of the radio charts in both the U.S. and the Dominican Republic, Crespo\u2019s collaborations, including “Nuestra Canci\u00f3n,\u201d “Luna Llena” with Ebenezer Guerra, “Cora Roto” with Arc\u00e1ngel, and “Me Mataron” with El Blachy, highlight his continued relevance and innovation in Latin music. Currently, the GRAMMY\u00ae and Latin GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning artist is connecting directly with fans through his \u201cBodega Tour 2025: El Barrio Canta<\/em>,\u201d a surprise tour that visits iconic bodegas and neighborhood grocery stores in Puerto Rico and the United States. The tour celebrates authenticity, community, and the everyday culture of Latino neighborhoods, reaffirming Crespo\u2019s role not just as a music icon but as a cultural ambassador.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the stage, Elvis Crespo<\/strong>\u2019s impact extends into global culture. His sound has powered campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, McDonalds, T-Mobile, Target, and Huggies. His music has been featured in Hollywood films, Super Bowl commercials, and viral social media moments, solidifying his role as a cultural staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is this unparalleled reach and influence, transcending music, culture, and generations, that the Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong> will honor with the Billboard Hall of Fame Award<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elvis Crespo, Ebenezer Guerra, To\u00f1o Rosario<\/strong> and La Insuperable<\/strong> join the already announced lineup of performers for this year\u2019s show, including the much awaited return of Daddy Yankee<\/strong> to the stage, as well as the participation of Abraham Mateo, Angel Lopez, Arthur Hanlon, Carlos Vives, <\/strong><\/a>Danny Ocean, Emilia, <\/strong>Grupo Frontera, <\/strong>Juan Duque,<\/strong> Kapo<\/strong>, La Arrolladora Banda El Lim\u00f3n de Ren\u00e9 Camacho, Laura Pausini, Los Pleneros de la Cresta, Musza, Net\u00f3n Vega, NXNNI, Olga Ta\u00f1\u00f3n, \u00d3scar Maydon, Peso Pluma, Ozuna, Wisin <\/strong>and Xavi<\/strong>, in what promises to be an unforgettable night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the latest news and exclusive content on the Billboard Latin Music Awards<\/em><\/strong>, follow the event on social media and join the excitement using #PremiosBillboard2025<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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