Pepe Aguilar Clears The Air On His 'Rivalry' With Christian Nodal At The Latin Grammys

Latin GRAMMYs Night in the Glamorous Las Vegas

The stars aligned at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the 26th edition of the Latin GRAMMYs, where the crème de la crème of the Latin music world gathered under the spotlight. Among the illustrious attendees was the celebrated Mexican-American artist, Pepe Aguilar, who graced the event alongside his children, Ángela and Leonardo Aguilar. As the flashes of the cameras captured the night’s magic, Pepe took the opportunity to address whispers of a rivalry with his son-in-law, Christian Nodal – a fellow nominee.

A Friendly Face-Off in the Best Ranchera/Mariachi Album Category

With Pepe's "Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano" going head-to-head against Christian Nodal’s "¿Quién + Como Yo?" for the Best Ranchera/Mariachi Album, one might expect some competitive tension. However, Pepe Aguilar, a cornerstone of Mexican music, dispelled any notion of bad blood. "I care for my son-in-law very much – honestly, he’s a great guy," he shared in an interview with Univision, putting to rest any rumors of a rift.

“To be honest, he has beaten me – and he’s beaten our whole family," Pepe humorously remarked, emphasizing the respect and affection between them.

Family First: A Bond Beyond Music

Pepe Aguilar further emphasized the family ties that bind him and Nodal, particularly since Christian tied the knot with Pepe's daughter Ángela Aguilar last year. He showered Nodal with praise, expressing his genuine hopes for Nodal’s win. "He’s a very loving, very kind, very respectful person, and hopefully, hopefully he wins it. I already have plenty… It would make me very happy, I swear on my parents who are in heaven. And it stays in the family," Pepe added, celebrating their familial bond.

In addition to his familial reflection, Pepe also expressed admiration for other competitors like Mariachi Reyna De Los Ángeles. "Because we are people who represent Mexican music in different places, different generations, but in the end, the same idea, the same passion, which is Mexico’s music,” he said.

Pepe Aguilar Reflects on Legacy and Love for Music

As he pondered over his journey, Pepe Aguilar opened up about the sacrifices and dedication required to leave a lasting legacy in the music world. "I think the sacrifice is like in any career. If you truly want to stay relevant, you have to reinvent yourself, you have to keep working, you have to compete against time, against everything, against yourself before anything else," he shared insightfully.

Now, with family members following in his musical footsteps, Pepe finds himself navigating a new chapter. "What we have here is a family that loves Mexican music, a father who loves his children, who loves his traditions, and honestly, I’m happy to be here. I have nothing in my heart but gratitude," Pepe concluded, embracing the future with warmth and pride.