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Christian Nodal’s Latin Grammy Win Is Shadowed by Viral Kiss Clip and Speech Omission as Court Hearing Nears

A Mexico City judge set a Nov. 18 audiencia de imputación for Nodal plus his parents in Universal Music’s forgery case.

Overview

  • At the Latin Grammy ceremony in Las Vegas, Nodal won Best Ranchera/Mariachi Album for ¿Quién + Como Yo?.
  • Video from the red carpet showed him not reciprocating a kiss from Ángela Aguilar, and his acceptance speech did not mention her, prompting heavy online criticism.
  • Fans and media drew comparisons to past speeches in which Nodal publicly dedicated awards to former partners Belinda and Cazzu.
  • Nodal said he and Ángela plan a church wedding in Zacatecas tentatively in May 2026, and he added he would love for his daughter Inti to attend.
  • A judge ordered Nodal and his parents to appear Nov. 18 for an audiencia de imputación tied to Universal Music’s allegation of forged signatures in contract documents.