The Best 8 Performances at 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro: Staff Picks

There may have been more than 20 performances at the 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro on Thursday (Feb. 22), but a handful truly stood out.

A show mainly centered on performances, the three special awards honorees, Don Omar, Olga Tañón and Ana Bárbara, gave the best performances of the night. Proving why he was this year’s Ícono Global, Don Omar reunited a star-studded group of collaborators who all payed homage to the reggaeton pioneer. Don was joined by Anitta, Wisin & Yandel and Machine Gun Kelly, who surprised everyone singing to “Danza Kuduro.”

“You and I are from different worlds, but your music brought us together tonight,” MGK told Don Omar onstage as he was receiving his award. “Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.”

Other memorable musical numbers include Gloria Trevi’s invigorating and attitude-heavy “Medusa” performance, Yuridia and Ángela Aguilar’s heartfelt rendition of “Qué Agonía” — which won mariachi/ranchera song of the year — and Tini and Emilia’s girl-power team up, which ended with a kiss on the lips.

The three-hour show was hosted by Galilea Montijo, Angélica Vale and Claissa Molina. The big winner of the night was Karol G, who took home nine awards, including Premio Lo Nuestro artist of the year. However, the Colombian hitmaker was not in attendance as she’s in the middle of her Mañana Será Bonito tour in Latin America. Maluma took home four awards, including pop male artist of the year. Shakira, Peso Pluma and Carin León also took four awards each. See the winners list here.

Below, Billboard‘s Latin and Español editors pick the best eight performances at 2024 Premio Lo Nuestro.