Karol G's Latin Grammys 2026 set was pure mariachi. She sang "Ese Hombre Es Malo" in a golden charro suit on Thursday, November 12. Here's the set, her 7 nominations, and how to see the night.
Karol G's Mariachi Set at the 2026 Latin Grammys
Karol G performed "Ese Hombre Es Malo" with a mariachi band at the 27th Latin Grammys on November 12, 2026. She wore a golden charro suit. She also had 7 nominations, tied for the most this year. Rosalía won Album of the Year.
The song comes from her album Tropicoqueta. A mariachi band stood behind her in all white, with a conductor leading them.
She wore a golden charro suit with a long train. The Hollywood Reporter counted a full orchestra and 12 mariachis on the number.
The staging nodded to the song's roots. She first recorded it live in Guadalajara with 57 instruments.
This wasn't her first mariachi moment this year. At Coachella 2026, she played the same song with an all-female Los Angeles mariachi group.
KAROL G - Ese Hombre Es Malo (En Vivo) LATIN GRAMMYS 2026
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Seven Nominations Shared With Three Other Acts
Karol G tied for the most nominations this year, with 7. Three other acts matched her: CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler.
Hola listed Tropicoqueta as an Album of the Year nominee.
Last year went differently. At the 2025 Latin Grammys, she performed with Marco Antonio Solís and won Song of the Year for "Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido".
Rosalía's Album of the Year Win
Rosalía won Album of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammys. She was also one of the four acts with 7 nominations.
The Hollywood Reporter has a full rundown of the winners. We'll keep this post to what's confirmed.
Other Names on the 2026 Performer Lineup
Karol G was added to the performer lineup on November 9. That was just 3 days before the show.
She joined Bad Gyal, Bizarrap, Nathy Peluso and others on the lineup.
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Where the 27th Latin Grammys Took Place
The ceremony was held Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It started at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Roselyn Sánchez hosted the night.
How to Watch the Ceremony on Univision and ViX
The show aired on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión. Streaming was on ViX.
If you missed the live show, you can still replay the mood. Try it in VibeSynced, our free music visualizer.
Listen to Karol G on VibeSynced
Her sound runs from pop to mariachi horns. Tap one to jump straight into the app with that particle already running.
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Warm, soft colors that match the golden charro suit and the mariachi feel of "Ese Hombre Es Malo".
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Karol G Latin Grammys 2026 FAQ
How many nominations did Karol G have in 2026?
She had 7. That tied her for the most with CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler.
Who won Album of the Year at the 2026 Latin Grammys?
Rosalía won Album of the Year, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
What time did the 2026 Latin Grammys start?
The show started at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Who is Roselyn Sánchez?
She was the host of the 2026 Latin Grammys. The show aired on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavisión, with streaming on ViX.
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