Celia Cruz remains a lasting influence in Latin music, with her legacy celebrated through Maluma's collaboration with Beyoncé, who sampled her work, and her upcoming recognition at the 2026 La Musa Awards alongside Gian Marco and Lupita Infante. Her manager, Omer Pardillo, continues to expand her cultural impact across media, while Beyoncé's B’Day 20th anniversary deluxe edition features new content that further cements the interconnectedness of contemporary and classic Latin sounds.