Early Life and Education of Bad Bunny: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Bad Bunny, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a highly successful Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer. Often called the "King of Latin Trap," he is recognized for his significant role in popularizing Spanish-language rap music globally. He achieved unprecedented success as the first non-English language American 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 as the most-streamed album on Spotify.

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

2017: Meeting Gabriela Berlingeri

In 2017, Bad Bunny met jewelry designer Gabriela Berlingeri at a restaurant after a Zion & Lennox concert, beginning a professional collaboration before their relationship became public.

July 22, 2019: Protest against government corruption

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

May 2020: Position on Puerto Rican statehood

In May 2020, Bad Bunny had not taken a position regarding the Puerto Rican statehood movement.

2020: Views on his own sexuality

In a 2020 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Bad Bunny expressed that he views his own sexuality as fluid.

January 2021: Opposition to Puerto Rican statehood

In January 2021, Bad Bunny stated that he would never "want to see Puerto Rico become a State", expressing his opposition to the territory becoming the 51st state.

2022: Kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards

At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Bad Bunny kissed a male dancer during his performance of "Tití Me Preguntó".

2022: Split with Gabriela Berlingeri

In late 2022, Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri ended their relationship.

October 2024: Criticism of Trump and support for Kamala Harris

In October 2024, after a rally held by Donald Trump in which Tony Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage", Bad Bunny posted videos on Instagram that were critical of Trump and supportive of Kamala Harris.