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, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a highly influential Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer. Often called the "King of Latin Trap," he's recognized for his pivotal role in popularizing Spanish-language rap on a global scale. He is considered one of the best Latin rappers of all time.

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

September 2017: Criticism of Hurricane Maria Response and Performance at Somos Live! Telethon

In September 2017, Bad Bunny criticized the lack of humanitarian aid after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Later that year, he performed at the Somos Live! Telethon, wearing a shirt criticizing then-President Donald Trump.

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 relationship.

2018: Establishment of Good Bunny Foundation

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

2018: Annual Holiday Event 'Bonita Tradición' Started

Since 2018, Bad Bunny has hosted an annual holiday event called Bonita Tradición, distributing toys, musical instruments, sports gear, and art supplies to youth in Puerto Rico and hosting cultural events for underprivileged children.

July 22, 2019: Protest Against Government Corruption

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

2019: Partnership with Marc Anthony to Rebuild 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, through their respective foundations, aiming to create opportunities for 17,500 youth.

2019: Nomination for Telemundo's Premios Tu Música Urbano Humanitarian Award

In 2019, Bad Bunny was nominated for Telemundo's inaugural Premios Tu Música Urbano in the category of 'Humanitarian Award of the Year'.

May 2020: Ambiguous Position on Puerto Rican Statehood

In May 2020, Bad Bunny initially declined to comment definitively on the Puerto Rican statehood movement, promising a more detailed answer later.

2020: Protest Against Transgender Violence

In 2020, Bad Bunny appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and protested the killing of Alexa Negrón Luciano, a transgender woman from Puerto Rico, by wearing a shirt and skirt with a message about her death.

2020: Views on sexuality

In a 2020 interview with the Los Angeles Times, Bad Bunny expressed his views on his own sexuality, stating that he currently identifies as heterosexual but remains open to the possibility of being attracted to men in the future.

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, clarifying his position on the Puerto Rican statehood movement.

2022: Kiss during performance

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

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2022: Separation from Gabriela Berlingeri

In late 2022, Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri separated.

September 2024: Break from Kendall Jenner

Since September 2024, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner have "taken a step back" from each other and are no longer dating.

October 2024: Criticism of Donald Trump

In October 2024, after a rally held by Republican nominee Donald Trump, where a comedian compared Puerto Rico negatively, Bad Bunny posted videos on Instagram critical of Trump, endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

2024: Partnership with Cheetos for Community Grants

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: Endorsement of Juan Dalmau

In 2024, Bad Bunny endorsed Juan Dalmau of the Puerto Rican Independence Party in the Puerto Rico gubernatorial election.

January 2025: Donation of Supplies 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.