"Martin performed a Latin Icon Medley chock full of his greatest hits at the ceremony, held 7 September at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York before receiving the Latin Icon Award - but in some behind-the-scenes snaps posted by the 53-year-old, he has shared that even the stars need some last minute emergency prep. "Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be by the way),""
"Ricky Martin, who came out as gay in 2010 and shares two children with his ex-husband Jwan Yosef, last won a VMA at the 1999 Awards, where he performed his hit track "Livin' la Vida Loca" and became the first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination for the song in the video of the year category. The song won five VMA awards that year."
Ricky Martin performed a Latin Icon medley of his greatest hits at the 7 September 2025 VMAs at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York and received the first-ever Latin Icon Award. Behind the scenes, he shared snaps showing laughter, grooming and a last-minute wardrobe malfunction that required him to stitch the waistband of his trousers. The medley included snippets of "Pégate," "Shake Your Bon-Bon," "Vente Pa' Ca," "María," and "The Cup of Life," with his acceptance speech introduced by Jessica Simpson. Martin came out as gay in 2010 and shares two children with ex-husband Jwan Yosef; his last VMA win was in 1999.
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