From Karol G’s Bratz doll to the Bad Bunny and Messi sneaker collab, see the list below.
Karol G attends the Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, hosted by Selena Gomez, at Nya Studios on Oct. 24, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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The holiday season is in full effect — and not to startle anyone, but Christmas Eve and Day are one week away. If you have yet to buy your family and friends a gift, Billboard has come to the rescue, with the ultimate Christmas gift guide for the Latin music lover in your life.
The list includes a variety of options ranging from collector’s items, limited-edition merch, concert tickets and fan must-haves. Sneaker and artist collaborations, for example, are always a fan favorite. In his ongoing collaboration with Adidas, Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny teamed up with Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi to introduce a shoe line that epitomizes the golden juncture of sport and music. Yandel also launched his very own street gear alongside Ewing Athletics. The Ewing x Yandel Rogue set that dropped in January marks the first time the brand has partnered with a Latin music star.
Karol G and Juan Gabriel, on the other hand, had their own dolls in 2024: the former with a Bratz-inspired version of herself, becoming Bratz’s first collaboration with a musical artist, the latter with a signature Barbie dressed in the outfit he wore during his performance at El Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1990.
And of course, what music junkie doesn’t love a good album? Our Billboard Latin gift guide also includes a handful of Latin releases that are perfect for any collection.
See all of the Christmas gift ideas below:
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Bad Bunny x Messi Collection
Image Credit: Inoni Etel The collection reimagines Adidas heritage through two iconic silhouettes: the Adidas Gazelle and the Adidas F50 cleat, each embodying the essence of its muse. The creative infusion is very personal, with references to their roots and triumphs. “I think we brought both my style and Messi’s into it, primarily basing it on the naturalness with which each of us approaches what we do. We were inspired by a 1949 Adidas shoe that featured the natural brown colors of leather,” Bad Bunny previously told Billboard.
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CDs & Vinyls
A music lover would appreciate a good CD and/or vinyl as a gift. This year, many Latin artists have released great productions, including Rauw Alejandro’s Cosa Nuestra, Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Eladio Carrión’s Sol Maria and Nathy Peluso’s Grasa, to name a few. A remastered version of Selena’s Amor Prohibido was released on vinyl this year, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Vinyl Albums chart in July.
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Chiquis’ Shapewear Collection
From bodysuits to a bikini set to a “little black dress,” Chiquis has got all of her Abeja Reinas (or queen bees, how she calls her fans) covered with her very own shapewear collection. Ranging from about $30 to $70, the sets in the collection come in different sizes and shades of nudes, perfect for any body type.
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Christian Alicea’s Calendar
Image Credit: Jean Villegas Breakthrough salsa singer Christian Alicea — nominated for best salsa album at the 2024 Latin Grammys — has released his own firefighter-inspired calendar, serving as the sensual poster boy for each month. The fiery merch is not only a tribute to his own beginnings as a firefighter in Puerto Rico, but also an act of gratitude for his fans.
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“Decoding ‘Despacito’” Book
Image Credit: Courtesy of Vintage & Anchor Books For the bookworm, we recommend Billboard’s Leila Cobo’s insightful and delightful read, Decoding ‘Despacito’: An Oral History of Latin Music. From the roots of salsa music to how reggaetón became a global phenomenon and more, the book narrates the stories behind the biggest hits of the past five decades and features songs by Selena, Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Los Tigres del Norte, Julio Iglesias, J Balvin and more.
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Juan Gabriel’s Barbie Doll
Image Credit: Mattel
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Karol G’s Bratz Doll
Image Credit: Courtesy of Bratz Following Karol G‘s 2024 Latin Grammy win for best urban music album, the brand — celebrated for its bold self-expression — transformed the Colombian musician’s 2023 Latin Grammy look into a Bratz-inspired version. The Bratz x Karol G Collector Doll marks Bratz’s first collaboration with a musical artist.
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Omar Apollo’s Hot Sauce
Omar Apollo dropped his hot sauce called Disha Hot, which is perfect for the spice lover in your life. The smoky sauce — based on a traditional family recipe — is made with roasted tomatillos, peppers, lime and a secret spice blend.
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Yandel x Ewing Athletics Collection
Image Credit: Oscar Mena From apparel to hats to sneakers, this is a must-have for any sports and music aficionado. Presented in a special Ewing and Yandel branded box, the sneaker — which is designed in a grey and white nubuck and leather upper with scuba blue accents — comes with a Spanish-language booklet and tissue paper printed with the Puerto Rican flag.
