Amidst a dramatic display of fireworks and against a red backdrop, Xavi performed his first televised performance of his No. 1 hit 'La Diabla', which ruled. The 2024 star, who is of Mexican descent, stepped out in a fiery red denim jacket and jeans, accessorized with a black mesh shirt and sunglasses.
As he performed, Xavi was accompanied by his three scratch guitarists, and a troupe of female dancers who channeled a fun, cowgirl aesthetic in short shorts and braided pigtails, while their male counterparts periodically kicked it up during the energetic set. performance. His set took place about a week after the release of his debut album Next.
“La Diabla” emerged as an unexpected phenomenon in early 2024, catapulting the then-unknown solo teenage artist to fame. The catchy track, which tells the story of a dangerous romance, features a catchy requinto riff and the 20-year-old's powerful vocals. It quickly climbed the charts to become the second-longest-running song on the 2024 Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, dominating for 14 weeks beginning with the January 6 issue.
Earlier in the evening, Xavi won the coveted Young Artist of the Year award, beating out nominees Gabito Ballesteros, Oscar Maydon, Tito Double P and Young Miko. “I can't believe it, colleague. I was very excited to be chosen and extremely grateful to all those who supported us from the beginning and believed in us,” the Phoenix star said in his acceptance speech, followed by a heavy sigh. “I get emotional, colleaguebut thank you all.”
The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards also featured performances from J Balvin, Grupo Niche, Pepe Aguilar, Proyecto Uno, Gabito Ballesteros, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra and more. Produced by Telemundo in association with American Country Broadcast Inc., the event aired Sunday (October 20) on multiple platforms including Telemundo, the Telemundo app, Peacock and internationally via Telemundo Internacional.
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