The Billboard Awards Air on October 5th at 7pm/6c on Telemundo
Telemundo and Billboard have announced that Ivy Queen, known as the Queen of Reggaeton and an artist who has carved out a career that has not only remained relevant through time but has also made her the most distinguished artist in her genre, will be honored with the Billboard Icon Award at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will be broadcast live on Telemundo, October 5 at 7 pm/6c.
Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Ivy Queen is a pioneer of the reggaeton genre and a leading female voice in Latin urban music who is celebrated globally for achieving both musical and commercial success. With a career spanning 28 years, Ivy Queen began as a member of the all-male collective The Noise in San Juan, Puerto Rico, before going solo in 1996 with the release of her debut studio album, En Mi Imperio (In My Empire). Since then, she has released 10 studio albums, four compilation albums, seven EPs, one live album, 94 singles, and 63 music videos.
She earned her first entry on a Billboard chart with Quiero Bailar, which peaked at No. 16 on Tropical Airplay in July 2005, and her first No. 1 arrived with Cuéntale on Tropical Airplay in Nov. 2005 (one week at No. 1). She boasts 20 entries on Latin Rhythm Airplay, the third-most among Latin female artists, 400 million on-demand official streams in the U.S., according to Luminate, 560,00 albums sold in the U.S. and 584,000 song downloads.
Ivy Queen made an impact with her unique and strong point of view. She has consistently stood for agency and women empowerment, and her music touches on themes of social political matters, homosexuality, racism, love, and heartbreak.
“I am beyond thrilled and honored to receive this award,” said Ivy Queen. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication I have put into my music over the years. I am grateful to my fans for their unwavering support throughout my career, and I hope to continue to inspire and empower women through my music for years to come.”
This year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards will take place at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on Thursday, October 5. The show will also air simultaneously on the Hispanic entertainment cable channel, Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo App, and throughout Latin America and the Caribbean on Telemundo Internacional.