An overview of the childhood and early education of Bad Bunny, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a highly influential Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter. Dubbed the "King of Latin Trap," he's recognized for his significant role in popularizing Spanish-language rap globally. He achieved unprecedented success as the first non-English language artist to top Spotify's most streamed artist list for three consecutive years (2020-2022). His album, Un Verano Sin Ti (2022), holds the record for the most streams on Spotify, solidifying his position as a leading figure in contemporary music.
March 10, 1994: Bad Bunny's Birth
On March 10, 1994, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, was born. He is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter.
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2017: Meeting Gabriela Berlingeri
In 2017, Bad Bunny met jewelry designer Gabriela Berlingeri at a restaurant after a Zion & Lennox concert. They began collaborating professionally before starting a public relationship.
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July 2019: Protests Against Ricardo Rosselló
In July 2019, Bad Bunny joined protests against governor Ricardo Rosselló and released "Afilando Los Cuchillos" with Residente during the demonstrations.
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July 22, 2019: Protest Against Government Corruption
On July 22, 2019, Bad Bunny joined artists like Residente and Ricky Martin in protesting against government corruption in Puerto Rico, demanding Ricardo Rosselló's resignation and shutting down the Expreso Las Américas.
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May 2020: Position on Puerto Rican Statehood
In May 2020, Bad Bunny initially reserved his position on the Puerto Rican statehood movement, stating he needed more clarification before answering.
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2020: Views on Sexuality
In 2020, Bad Bunny discussed his fluid views on sexuality in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, stating he doesn't know if he will like a man in the future but identifies as heterosexual at the moment.
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January 2021: Opposition to Puerto Rican Statehood
In January 2021, Bad Bunny concluded that he would never want to see Puerto Rico become a state, clarifying his stance on the Puerto Rican statehood movement.
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2022: Kiss at MTV Video Music Awards
At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Bad Bunny kissed a male dancer during his performance of "Tití Me Preguntó", an act that sparked conversation about his views on his own sexuality.
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2022: Elvis Crespo Tribute
In 2022, Bad Bunny paid homage to Elvis Crespo's "Suavemente" music video in his "Neverita" video, which Crespo acknowledged by creating a merengue version of the song, performed at the 2022 Latin Billboard Music Awards.
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2022: Split with Gabriela Berlingeri
In late 2022, Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri ended their relationship after collaborating professionally and dating publicly.
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October 2024: Criticism of Trump and Support for Harris
In October 2024, after a Republican rally where Puerto Rico was insulted, Bad Bunny posted videos critical of Donald Trump and supporting Kamala Harris, ahead of the 2024 United States presidential election.
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2024: Endorsement of Juan Dalmau
In 2024, Bad Bunny endorsed Juan Dalmau of the Alianza de País party in the Puerto Rico gubernatorial election, demonstrating his involvement in local politics.
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