Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bad Bunny

Discover the career path of Bad Bunny, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a highly influential Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and producer. He's also dabbled in professional wrestling. Known as the 'King of Latin Trap,' he's significantly contributed to the global mainstream popularity of Spanish-language rap. He is widely considered one of the greatest Latino rappers ever.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: Criticism of Act 22 of 2012

In 2022, through the "El Apagón" music video documentary, Bad Bunny criticized Act 22 of 2012, highlighting its negative impacts on Puerto Rico.

September 2017: Criticism of Hurricane Maria Response

In September 2017, Bad Bunny criticized the insufficient humanitarian aid following Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He later performed at Somos Live! Telethon, wearing a shirt critical of then-President Donald Trump.

2018: Establishment of Good Bunny Foundation

In 2018, Bad Bunny established the Good Bunny Foundation (Fundación el Buen Conejo), emphasizing youth empowerment, cultural preservation, and community development in Puerto Rico.

2018: Inauguration of Bonita Tradición

Since 2018, Bad Bunny has hosted an annual holiday event called Bonita Tradición, distributing toys and cultural events to underprivileged children in Puerto Rico.

July 22, 2019: Protest Against Government Corruption

On July 22, 2019, Bad Bunny joined artists and Puerto Ricans in protests against government corruption, demanding Ricardo Rosselló's resignation as Governor of Puerto Rico.

2019: Partnership with Marc Anthony to Rebuild Puerto Rican Baseball Fields

In 2019, Bad Bunny partnered with Marc Anthony to donate $1.6 million to rebuild Puerto Rican baseball fields destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and María. Their foundations collaborated with UNICEF and LISC to reconstruct 25 fields, aiming to create opportunities for 17,500 youth.

2019: Nomination for Telemundo's Premios Tu Música Urbano

In 2019, Bad Bunny received a nomination for Telemundo's inaugural Premios Tu Música Urbano in the category of "Humanitarian Award of the Year."

February 2020: Protest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

During a February 2020 performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bad Bunny called attention to the murder of transgender woman Alexa Negrón Luciano by wearing a shirt with the words "They Killed Alexa. Not a Man in a Skirt".

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May 2020: Gabriela Berlingeri Photographed Rolling Stone Cover Article

In May 2020, Gabriela Berlingeri photographed Bad Bunny's cover article for Rolling Stone, becoming the first Latina in the magazine's history to do so.

2020: Advocacy for Alexa Negrón Luciano and Gender Roles

In 2020, Bad Bunny used his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to bring attention to the killing of Alexa Negrón Luciano and challenged gender roles by performing in drag in his "Yo Perreo Sola" music video.

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2020: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify

In 2020, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally, becoming the first non-English language artist to top Spotify's year-end most-streamed list.

March 2021: Collaboration with Adidas Begins

Beginning in March 2021, Bad Bunny has regularly collaborated with Adidas to redesign sneakers, incorporating culturally infused elements reflecting his life.

2021: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify

In 2021, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally.

August 5, 2022: World's Hottest Tour Start

On August 5, 2022, Bad Bunny commenced his fourth concert tour, the World's Hottest Tour, planning visits to fourteen countries across the American continent.

September 16, 2022: Release of "El Apagón" Music Video and Documentary

On September 16, 2022, Bad Bunny released the music video for "El Apagón", accompanied by a documentary that criticizes deficiencies in Puerto Rico's electrical network and other issues.

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October 4, 2022: World's Hottest Tour Breaks Record

On October 4, 2022, Bad Bunny's World's Hottest Tour became the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist in history, earning US$232.5 million at that time.

2022: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify

In 2022, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally for the third time.

January 23, 2023: Announcement as Playable Wrestler in WWE 2K23

On January 23, 2023, it was announced that Bad Bunny would be a playable wrestler in the WWE 2K23 video game as a pre-order bonus.

March 8, 2023: Announcement as Host for WWE Backlash Event

On March 8, 2023, it was announced that Bad Bunny would serve as the host for WWE's upcoming event, Backlash, taking place in his native Puerto Rico.

May 19, 2023: Release of "Where She Goes"

On May 19, 2023, Bad Bunny released "Where She Goes", his first solo single of the year, experimenting with jersey club music, and the music video featured cameos from various celebrities.

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September 12, 2023: El Muerto film update and new album confirmation

In an interview on September 12, 2023, Bad Bunny announced his withdrawal from the 'El Muerto' film and confirmed the development of a new album planned for release that fall, hinting at inspiration from 70s music across various genres.

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October 13, 2023: "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" Album Release

On October 13, 2023, Bad Bunny released his album "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana", consisting of 22 tracks, following weeks of teasers and rumors.

October 2024: Political Commentary and Endorsement

In October 2024, Bad Bunny criticized Donald Trump and endorsed Juan Dalmau in the Puerto Rico gubernatorial election after controversial comments made at a Trump rally.

December 5, 2024: Release of "El Clúb"

On December 5, 2024, Bad Bunny released "El Clúb", the lead single from his upcoming album.

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December 26, 2024: Release of "Pitorro de Coco" and Album Announcement

On December 26, 2024, Bad Bunny released his second single "Pitorro de Coco" and announced his new album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'.

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2024: Campaign with Cheetos to Award Grants to Hispanic Communities

In 2024, Bad Bunny and Cheetos launched a $500,000 campaign, awarding twenty $25,000 grants to individuals advancing Hispanic communities through art, education, or social projects.

2024: Gucci Valigeria Campaign and Met Gala Co-Chair

In 2024, Bad Bunny participated in Gucci's Valigeria campaign and served as a co-chair of the Met Gala.

January 5, 2025: Release of "Debí Tirar Más Fotos"

On January 5, 2025, Bad Bunny released his seventh album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' which he described as a recommitment to Puerto Rico.

January 2025: Donations to Ángel L. Rodríguez Rivera Court

In January 2025, Bad Bunny personally delivered musical instruments, art kits, and sports equipment to the Ángel L. Rodríguez Rivera court in Vega Baja.

January 2025: First Latin Artist with 100 Entries on Billboard Hot 100

In January 2025, with the release of Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny became the first Latin artist to surpass 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, bringing his career total to 113 entries.

March 2025: Calvin Klein Global Ambassador

In March 2025, Bad Bunny became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear, generating $8.4 million in media impact value in 48 hours with his online campaign.

May 5, 2025: "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour" Announcement

On May 5, 2025, Bad Bunny announced the 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour,' a 23-date stadium tour across Europe, Australia, Japan, and Latin America, starting in November.

May 2025: Vogue Mexico and Latin America Cover

For the May 2025 edition, Bad Bunny was featured on the cover of Vogue Mexico and Latin America, photographed by Sebastián Faena.

July 2025: Start of "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" Residency

In July 2025, Bad Bunny began his 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' residency, a 30-date event at San Juan's José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, with the first nine dates exclusively for Puerto Rico residents.

September 2025: End of "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" Residency

In September 2025, Bad Bunny concluded his 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' residency at San Juan's José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, which had begun in July.

September 28, 2025: Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Headliner Announcement

On September 28, 2025, it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, marking him as the first solo Latino artist to do so.

November 2025: "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour" Start

In November 2025, Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour', a 23-date stadium tour, will begin in Europe, Australia, Japan, and Latin America.

2025: Donation of Ticket Proceeds to Good Bunny Foundation

During the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour in 2025, Bad Bunny donated part of the ticket sales proceeds to the Good Bunny Foundation.

2025: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify

In 2025, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally for a record fourth time, with 19.8 billion streams driven by Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

February 8, 2026: Super Bowl LX Halftime Performance

On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which was watched by an average of 128.2 million viewers and ranked as the fourth most-watched Super Bowl halftime show.