Ivy Queen: Pioneering Reggaeton Queen

0:00On April 24th, Ivy Queen lit up the stage to kick off the Billboard Latin Women in Music 2026 Special, which aired live on Telemundo on April 23rd. The Puerto Rican legend delivered a fierce medley of her hits with a dozen male dancers backing her up, then snagged the Pioneer Award from Colombian, starfied. In her acceptance speech, she shared how proud she is to take her unique style global, support her daughter Niovi through the music she loves, and shout out the unsung women like managers and publicists who make it all happen. She dropped gyms on owning your worth, staying authentic even if it takes longer, and demanding the respect you deserve. For over three decades, Ivy Queen has ruled as the queen of regaton, smashing barriers in a male-dominated underground scene back in the early 1990s. She's racked up 20 entries on Latin rhythm airplay, nine on top Latin albums with three top tens, and 11 solo albums on Latin rhythm charts, including two number ones. This fourth edition, hosted by cheekies, also celebrates heavy hitters

1:05like Rosalia as Woman of the Year, Gloria Trevi with Lifetime Achievement, and others including Becky G, Young Mico, and Julieta Vinegas for their game-changing work. Ivy's path reminds us that real legends build paths that echo forever, inspiring the next wave to keep pushing boundaries. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to music news today. AI-powered music coverage.