Highlights:
- Diljit Dosanjh became the first Indian artist to perform live at the Latin Grammy Awards.
- He performed "Pokito," his collaboration with Puerto Rican singer Daddy Yankee, at the 27th ceremony in Las Vegas.
- A video of Diljit touching Daddy Yankee's mother Rosa Rodriguez's feet backstage has attracted attention.
- The singer is returning to Coachella in April 2027, four years after his historic 2023 debut.
- Diljit's Aura Tour 2026 began in Delhi on October 30, with Indore scheduled as his next stop.
Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh has added another international milestone to his career, becoming the first Indian artist to perform live at the Latin Grammy Awards. The singer shared the stage with Puerto Rican music icon Daddy Yankee at the 27th edition of the ceremony in Las Vegas, bringing Punjabi and Latin music together.
The awards ceremony took place on November 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The two artists performed their recently released collaboration, "Pokito," marking Diljit's debut at the prestigious Latin music event.
Following the performance, Diljit shared a video from the stage on his official social media accounts, celebrating the moment and expressing gratitude to Daddy Yankee and the organizers.
"Panjabi aa gaye @latingrammys OYE. Dunia Di Har Stage Te PANJABI Boli Jau Gi.. Baba Sukh Rakhe. Shoutout to Big Brother @daddyyankee. Thank you for Bringing Two Cultures Together On One Stage. Shoutout to @latingrammys For Having Us," he wrote.
The performance was part of a wider lineup featuring international artists, including Baby Ranks, Bad Gyal, Divino, DJ Premier, Grupo Niche, Jay Wheeler, Lil Supa, Luis Enrique, Nathy Peluso and Angel 'Cucco' Pena.
Diljit Dosanjh's meeting with Daddy Yankee's mother wins attention
Beyond the performance, another moment involving the Punjabi singer caught social media's attention. A video showing Diljit meeting Daddy Yankee's mother, Rosa Rodriguez, backstage has been circulating online.
In the clip, Diljit is seen bending down to touch her feet as a gesture of respect after being introduced to her. Daddy Yankee can also be seen greeting the singer during the interaction.
The gesture added a personal and cultural moment to an evening that celebrated the coming together of two different musical traditions.
From Coachella to the Latin Grammys: Diljit's global rise
Diljit's Latin Grammy appearance adds to a series of international milestones for the singer. He is also preparing to return to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2027, marking his second appearance at the event.
The festival lineup, announced earlier this week, lists Diljit for April 9 and April 16, alongside headliner Dua Lipa. His return comes four years after he made history at Coachella in April 2023, becoming the first Punjabi artist to perform at the festival.
The 42-year-old singer is currently touring India with his Aura Tour 2026, which began in Delhi on October 30. His next scheduled performance is in Indore on November 15.
From performing Punjabi music at Coachella to sharing the Latin Grammy stage with Daddy Yankee, Diljit continues to take Indian music to international audiences. His latest appearance marks another significant step in the growing global reach of Punjabi music.
