Ricky Martin is set to make history as the first artist to receive the Latin Icon Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs this September. The VMAS announced that the Boricua singer, songwriter, and actor, well-known for iconic hits including “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” would become the award’s first recipient and perform live at the event through an Instagram post made on Monday, August 18. “Thrilled to be honoring @ricky_martin with the first ever 2025 #VMAs Latin Icon Award!” the post’s caption read. #RickyMartin #BoricuaIcon #PuertoRico #Menudo #MTVVMAs #VMAs #LivinLaVidaLoca #PuertoRicanSinger #LatinoPopStar #LatinoIcon #PuertoRicanTalent #LatinoSinger #LatinIconAward #LatinosMakingHistory #HLOG