Bad Bunny surprises Ivy Queen, TWICE's magical performance

Billboard Women in Music awards are a night to celebrate the accomplishments of women in the music industry.

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"Abbott Elementary" star and host of the Wednesday's award show.

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Quinta Brunson, welcomed the Puerto Rican superstar to the YouTube Theater stage.

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Fans went wild and yelling "te amo, Benito!"

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Bad Bunny stayed laser-focused on his goal: to honor 50-year-old Puerto Rican rapper, Ivy Queen, with the Icon Award.

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Bad Bunny said that "he has a little piece" of the reggaetonera in his musical DNA.

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It's what has given me strength, what has made me work double to prove people wrong, and made me feel proud of who I am like Ivy has always done", he continued.

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"In 2023, I think we're in a moment where more female reggaeton exponents exist" he also added.

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In 2020, Bad Bunny brought Queen on the "Yo Perreo Sola" remix and during his World's Hottest Tour dates.

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Queen gave an empowering speech "not to stay quiet when something hurts."

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