2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards

[1] Actress Gaby Espino and television presenter Marco Antonio Regil hosted the show.

[3] The awards recognized the most popular Latin performers, songs, albums, labels, songwriters and producers in the United States.

Recipients were based on sales, radio airplay, online streaming and social data during a one-year period from the issue dated February 4, 2017 through January 27, 2018.

[6] The following 27 acts received multiple nominations: As of April 12, 2018, confirmed presenters include Erika Ender, Oswaldo Silva, Alan Ramirez, Reykon, Yuridia, Diego Boneta, Leila Cobo, Gianluca Vacchi, Fernanda Castillo, Raúl Méndez, Carmen Villalobos, Catherine Siachoque, Aylin Mujica, Ana María Polo, Candela Ferro, Ana Jurka, and Karim Mendiburu.

[8] As of April 19, 2018, confirmed performers include Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Calibre 50, Cardi B, Chayanne, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Daddy Yankee, David Bisbal, De La Ghetto, Farruko, J Balvin, Karol G, Luis Fonsi, Maluma, Natti Natasha, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Paty Cantu, Quavo, Reik, Ricky Martin, Sebastian Yatra, Sofia Reyes, Victor Manuelle and Wisin & Yandel.

Daddy Yankee received eight awards, including Latin Rhythm Artist of the Year (Solo) and Songwriter of the Year, and other six for " Despacito ".
Shakira won five awards, including Hot Latin Songs Artist of the Year (Female) and Top Latin Albums Artist of the Year (Female).