History of Bad Bunny in Timeline
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.
2011: Start of relationship with Carliz de la Cruz
In 2011, Bad Bunny began a relationship with Carliz de la Cruz, which lasted until 2016. Years later, in March 2023, she would file a lawsuit against him for unauthorized usage of her voice.
2015: Recording of "Bad Bunny, baby"
In 2015, Carliz de la Cruz recorded herself saying "Bad Bunny, baby", which would later be the subject of a lawsuit filed in March 2023 against Bad Bunny for unauthorized usage in his songs.
2016: End of relationship with Carliz de la Cruz
In 2016, Bad Bunny's relationship with Carliz de la Cruz ended. Years later, in March 2023, she would file a lawsuit against him for unauthorized usage of her voice.
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.
July 2018: Criticism of nail salon and subsequent controversy
In July 2018, Bad Bunny criticized a nail salon in Asturias, Spain, for refusing service because he was a man. This led to homophobic comments, questions about his sexuality, and the eventual deletion of the post and his Twitter account after an apology.
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'.
February 2020: Protest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
In February 2020, during a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Bad Bunny wore a shirt stating, "They Killed Alexa. Not a Man in a Skirt", protesting the misgendering of transgender woman Alexa Negrón Luciano in news reports following her murder.
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: ASCAP Latin Awards
In 2020, ASCAP Latin Awards recognized Bad Bunny as the Songwriter of the Year.
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: Collaboration with Crocs
In 2020, Bad Bunny collaborated with Crocs to create glow-in-the-dark clogs inspired by the YHLQMDLG album.
2020: Influence on Latin Artists' Style
In 2020, Ben Beaumont-Thomas of The Guardian noted that Bad Bunny's style influenced fellow Latin artists, who now often share his colorful mix of streetwear and tailoring.
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.
January 31, 2021: WWE Royal Rumble performance
On January 31, 2021, Bad Bunny performed his song "Booker T" live at WWE's Royal Rumble event, alongside an appearance by the wrestler Booker T. This marked the beginning of his appearances in WWE.
March 2021: Collaboration with Adidas Begins
Beginning in March 2021, Bad Bunny started collaborating with Adidas to redesign various collections within their sneaker line, incorporating culturally infused elements representative of himself and his life.
November 2021: Allure Cover and Fashion Influence
In November 2021, Bad Bunny appeared on the cover of Allure, with the magazine highlighting his fashion unconventionality that has challenged gender stereotypes, noting his influence on redefining masculinity through social media.
2021: Grammy Award for YHLQMDLG
In 2021, Bad Bunny won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album for YHLQMDLG.
September 16, 2022: Release of "El Apagón" Music Video
On September 16, 2022, Bad Bunny released the music video for "El Apagón", which included a documentary criticizing issues such as electrical network deficiencies, Act 22 of 2012, gentrification in San Juan, and land and beach privatization in Puerto Rico.
2022: Kiss during performance
At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Bad Bunny kissed a male dancer during his performance of "Tití Me Preguntó".
2022: Royal Rumble appearance
At the 2022 Royal Rumble, Bad Bunny returned to WWE, competing in the men's Royal Rumble match. He eliminated Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler and lasted until the final five, eventually being eliminated by Brock Lesnar.
2022: Homage to Elvis Crespo's 'Suavemente' in Neverita Music Video
In 2022, Bad Bunny paid homage to Elvis Crespo's "Suavemente" music video in his "Neverita" music video, which Elvis Crespo acknowledged and later performed a merengue version of "Neverita" at the 2022 Latin Billboard Music Awards.
2022: Awards
In 2022, Bad Bunny won a Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo and also became the first non-English language artist to win the MTV Video Music Award for Artist of the Year.
2022: Separation from Gabriela Berlingeri
In late 2022, Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri separated.
January 23, 2023: Announcement as playable character 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 WWE Backlash host
On March 8, 2023, it was announced that Bad Bunny would host WWE's Backlash event in Puerto Rico.
March 2023: Lawsuit filed by Carliz de la Cruz
In March 2023, Carliz de la Cruz, Bad Bunny's former partner, filed a US$40 million lawsuit against him and his manager. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized use of her voice saying "Bad Bunny, baby" in the songs "Pa Ti" and "Dos Mil 16", recorded in 2015, without her permission.
April 1, 2023: WrestleMania 39 commentary and intervention
On April 1, 2023, Bad Bunny joined the Spanish announce team for the Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio match at WrestleMania 39, Night 1. He intervened to prevent Dominik from attacking Rey with a chain.
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, which featured elements of jersey club music and a music video with cameos from various celebrities.
September 12, 2023: Bad Bunny Discusses Career and Upcoming Album
In an interview with Vanity Fair on September 12, 2023, Bad Bunny announced his departure from the 'El Muerto' film project and confirmed his work on a new album planned for a fall release, hinting at a '70s-inspired sound.
September 2023: Gucci Campaign with Kendall Jenner
In September 2023, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner were featured together in a shoot for Gucci's Valigeria campaign, which "explores the intimacy of traveling together."
October 13, 2023: Release of Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana
On October 13, 2023, Bad Bunny released his new album, "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana", which features 22 tracks, after weeks of teasers and rumors.
2023: GLAAD Vanguard Award
In 2023, Bad Bunny was recognized by GLAAD with the Vanguard Award for allyship, presented by Ricky Martin, for his support of gay and transgender Latinos and his embrace of drag culture.
2023: Grammy Award for Un Verano Sin Ti
In 2023, Bad Bunny won a Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana Album for Un Verano Sin Ti.
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.
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 the second single "Pitorro de Coco" and announced his new album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos".
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.
2024: Gucci Campaign and Met Gala Co-chair
In 2024, Bad Bunny was part of Gucci's Valigeria campaign and served as a co-chair of the 2024 Met Gala, which was part of the Costume Institute's exhibit, 'Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion'.
January 5, 2025: Release of "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" Album
On January 5, 2025, Bad Bunny released his seventh album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," emphasizing his recommitment to Puerto Rico and featuring collaborations with various Puerto Rican artists.
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.
March 2025: Global Ambassador for Calvin Klein
In March 2025, Bad Bunny became a global ambassador for Calvin Klein underwear. He wore the brand's Spring 2025 men's underwear collection for its online campaign, which generated $8.4 million in media impact value in 48 hours. The campaign also included the song, "EoO."
April 7, 2025: NPR Music Release of Tiny Desk Concert
On April 7, 2025, NPR Music released Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk Concert performance.
May 5, 2025: Announcement of Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour
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, set to begin in November 2025.
May 2025: Cover of Vogue Mexico and Latin America
In May 2025, 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 30-date residency, "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí," at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, with the first nine dates exclusively for Puerto Rico residents. This residency is expected to boost the local economy.
September 2025: Conclusion of "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí" Residency
In September 2025, Bad Bunny concluded his 30-date residency, "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí," at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The residency is estimated to have a significant economic impact.
September 28, 2025: Headlining Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Announcement
On September 28, 2025, it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, sparking some controversy.
November 2025: Start of Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour
In November 2025, Bad Bunny began the "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" World Tour, which includes dates in Europe, Australia, Japan, and Latin America.
2025: Donation of Tour Proceeds to Good Bunny Foundation
In 2025, Bad Bunny donated part of the proceeds from ticket sales of the DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour to the Good Bunny Foundation.
February 8, 2026: Super Bowl LX Halftime Performance
On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny is scheduled to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
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