History of Bad Bunny in Timeline
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.
2011: Started Dating Carliz De La Cruz Hernández
In 2011, Bad Bunny began dating his college sweetheart, lawyer Carliz De La Cruz Hernández.
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.
January 2016: Reportedly Engaged to Carliz De La Cruz Hernández
In January 2016, Bad Bunny was reportedly engaged to Carliz De La Cruz Hernández.
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.
2017: Began On-Again, Off-Again Relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri
In 2017, Bad Bunny began an on-again, off-again relationship with jewelry designer Gabriela Berlingeri after meeting her at a restaurant following a Zion & Lennox concert.
2017: Brief Reconciliation with Carliz De La Cruz Hernández
In 2017, Bad Bunny briefly reconciled with Carliz De La Cruz Hernández before ending their relationship for good.
July 2018: Criticism of Nail Salon and Deletion of Twitter Account
In July 2018, Bad Bunny criticized a nail salon in Asturias, Spain for refusing him a manicure and deleted his Twitter account after receiving homophobic comments.
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.
January 2019: Criticized Don Omar's Homophobic Social Media Post
In January 2019, Bad Bunny criticized Don Omar's homophobic social media post aimed at Ozuna.
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".
May 2020: Position on Puerto Rican Statehood
In May 2020, Bad Bunny initially deferred taking a firm position on the Puerto Rican statehood movement, promising a clarified response later.
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: ASCAP Latin Awards - Songwriter of the Year
In 2020, ASCAP Latin Awards recognized Bad Bunny as the Songwriter of the Year.
2020: Sexually Fluid Statement to the Los Angeles Times
In 2020, Bad Bunny stated to the Los Angeles Times that he identifies as sexually fluid.
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.
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.
2020: Influence on Fashion and Collaboration with Crocs
In 2020, Bad Bunny's style influenced fellow Latin artists and he collaborated with Crocs to create a line of glow-in-the-dark clogs inspired by YHLQMDLG.
January 2021: Opposition to Puerto Rican Statehood
In January 2021, Bad Bunny concluded that he would never want Puerto Rico to become a state, indicating opposition to statehood without necessarily advocating for independence.
January 31, 2021: Performed "Booker T" Live at WWE Royal Rumble
On January 31, 2021, Bad Bunny performed his song "Booker T" live at WWE's annual Royal Rumble event, which also featured an appearance by the former wrestler of the same name. He also began appearing on WWE's weekly television show, Monday Night Raw.
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.
November 2021: Allure Cover Appearance
In November 2021, Bad Bunny appeared on the cover of Allure, showcasing his unconventional fashion and challenging gender stereotypes.
2021: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify
In 2021, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally.
2021: Grammy Award for YHLQMDLG
In 2021, Bad Bunny won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album for YHLQMDLG.
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.
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: Kissed Male Dancer 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".
2022: Homage to Elvis Crespo in "Neverita" Music Video
In 2022, Bad Bunny paid tribute to Elvis Crespo's "Suavemente" music video in his "Neverita" video, honoring it as the best video of all time.
2022: Returned to WWE at Royal Rumble
In 2022, Bad Bunny returned to WWE at the Royal Rumble, competing in the men's Royal Rumble match where he eliminated Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler before being eliminated by Brock Lesnar.
2022: Most-Streamed Artist Globally on Spotify
In 2022, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's most-streamed artist globally for the third time.
2022: Grammy Award for El Último Tour Del Mundo and MTV Award
In 2022, Bad Bunny won the Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo and became the first non-English language artist to win Artist of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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.
March 2023: Carliz De La Cruz Filed Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny
In March 2023, Carliz De La Cruz filed a US$40 million lawsuit against Bad Bunny and his manager for using a recording of her voice on the songs "Pa Ti" and "Dos Mil 16" without her permission.
April 1, 2023: Commentated at WrestleMania 39 and Intervention
On April 1, 2023, Bad Bunny joined the Spanish announce team to commentate during the match between Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio on Night 1 of WrestleMania 39, intervening to prevent Dominik from attacking Rey with a chain. Two nights later he was attacked by Damian Priest on Raw.
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.
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.
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.
2023: Vanity Fair Interview
In 2023, Bad Bunny told Vanity Fair that he is not interested in clarifying anything regarding his personal life.
2023: Grammy Award for Un Verano Sin Ti
In 2023, Bad Bunny won the Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album for Un Verano Sin Ti.
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.
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'.
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.
April 7, 2025: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert Release
On April 7, 2025, NPR Music released Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk Concert performance.
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: Response to Super Bowl LX Announcement
Following the September 2025 announcement of his Super Bowl LX halftime show performance, Bad Bunny addressed polarized public response by viewing his participation as a form of protest against systems displacing the Puerto Rican people.
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.
2025: Economic Impact of Residency
In 2025, Bad Bunny's residency was estimated to draw around 600,000 attendees, with a direct economic impact of $250 million and total spending reaching $400 million, boosting Puerto Rico's economic forecast.
January 2026: Tainally Y. Serrano Rivera Filed Lawsuit Against Bad Bunny
In January 2026, Tainally Y. Serrano Rivera filed a US$16 million lawsuit against Bad Bunny, alleging that her voice was used on the songs "Solo de Mi" and "Eoo" without her consent.
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.
2026: Grammy Awards for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and Eoo
In 2026, Bad Bunny won the Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album for Debí Tirar Más Fotos and Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance for the song Eoo.
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