{"id":1448077,"date":"2025-08-21T00:41:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T23:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/?p=1448077"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:08:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:08:59","slug":"ricky-martin-to-make-vmas-history-as-the-first-ever-recipient-of-the-latin-icon-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gaytimes.com\/music\/ricky-martin-to-make-vmas-history-as-the-first-ever-recipient-of-the-latin-icon-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Ricky Martin to make VMAs history as the first-ever recipient of the Latin Icon award"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pop icon Ricky Martin is making history at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n

Since hitting the scene in the late 90s with his hit record ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca,’ the beloved talent has won the hearts of millions of music fans worldwide.<\/p>\n

Over the last 20+ years, Martin has continued to make waves with his performances, music videos and music catalogue, resulting in him becoming one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time.<\/p>\n

In addition to topping the charts, Martin has earned an array of prestigious accolades, including two Grammys, five Latin Grammys, nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and 14 Los Nuestro Awards, to name a few.<\/p>\n

Now, it appears that Martin will be adding another incredible feat to his extensive list of achievements next month.<\/p>\n

On 18 August, MTV announced that the 53-year-old would be receiving the very first Latin Icon Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n

Attendees and fans at home will also be treated to a live performance from Martin. While his setlist is being kept under wraps, it’s safe to assume that he will be performing a medley of his hit tracks.<\/p>\n

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