Overview
- Karol G accepted the International Artist Award of Excellence at the American Music Awards after her performance, an honor presented by John Legend on May 25.
- She delivered a veiled, choreography-driven performance of "Ivonny Bonita," a track she has called central to Tropicoqueta and that was produced by Pharrell.
- As she left the stage, Legend revealed a surprise second win: Karol G had also won the AMA for Best Latin Album for Tropicoqueta.
- Tropicoqueta topped the Top Latin Albums chart and reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and Karol G sold 2 million tickets for the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour in four days.
- The International Artist Award of Excellence had not been given since 2009, and paired with her recent Coachella headline this season the AMAs recognition strengthens her role in bringing Latin music further into the global mainstream.