Amongst other accolades, ‘Despacito’ also became the longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 of the 21st century, as the other three singles ruled only for 14 weeks since 2000. (Photo| AP) 
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'Despacito' takes home 4 Latin Grammy Awards 

The song was honored for record of the year, best short-form music video, best urban fusion/performance and song of the year.

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LAS VEGAS: On the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards presented on 16 November at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, "Despacito" won big at the Latin Grammys.

Luis Fonsi's megahit featuring Daddy Yankee was the biggest winner of the night Thursday, picking up four trophies. The song, whose video is the most watched on YouTube, was honored for record of the year, best short-form music video, best urban fusion/performance and song of the year.

Puerto Rican rapper Residente, who lead the nominations ahead of the ceremony in Las Vegas, took home trophies for best urban music album for his self-titled album and best urban song for "Somos anormales."

Meanwhile, Colombian megastar Juanes claimed the trophy for best pop/rock album, breaking the record of 21 awards that he shared with Calle 13.

The last award of the night went to "Salsa Big Band" of Ruben Blades with Roberto Delgado and orchestra.

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