Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is an Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and producer born on 10th march 1994. He’s called the “King of Latin Trap” and has made history on Spotify. From 2020 to 2022 he was the most listened-to artist there. In 2022 alone his music got over 18.5 billion plays. His album “Un Verano Sin Ti” is also a record-breaker with over 14 billion listens on Spotify by December 2023.
Bad Bunny grew up in Vega Baja Puerto Rico. His song “Diles” in 2016 got him noticed and he signed a record deal. He’s worked with other artists like Farruko Karol G Ozuna and J Balvin. Some of his big hits include “Soy Peor” “Mia” with Drake and “I Like It” with Cardi B and J Balvin.
His albums have done well too. “X 100pre” in 2018 and “Oasis” with J Balvin in 2019 both did great on the charts. His 2020 album “YHLQMDLG” was a big hit and “El Último Tour Del Mundo” made history by being the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200. His latest solo album “Un Verano Sin Ti” spent 13 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200.
Apart from music Bad Bunny has also tried his hand at professional wrestling with WWE. He started appearing on WWE shows in 2021 and wrestled at WrestleMania 37. He’s won the WWE 24/7 Championship once and has participated in other wrestling events.
| Full Name | Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio |
| Date of Birth | March 10, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Almirante Sur, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter, Actor |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Partners | Kendall Jenner Gabriela Berlingeri |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
Bad Bunny Early life
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was born on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. His dad drove trucks, and his mom used to teach in school before retiring. They often played music at home, like salsa, merengue, and pop.
He grew up with two younger brothers, Bernie and Bysael, in a neighborhood called Almirante Sur. Unlike some kids who roamed the streets, he preferred staying home with his family.
When he was young, he went to church every week with his mom, who was very religious. He sang in the church choir until he turned 13. After that, he started listening to artists like Daddy Yankee and Héctor Lavoe on the radio.
His stage name, Bad Bunny, came from a time when he was made to wear a bunny costume and got mad about it.
Talking about the music scene in Puerto Rico, he mentioned that he’s from Vega Baja, a smaller place compared to big cities like San Juan, where many famous artists come from.
Bad Bunny Career
From SoundCloud to Billboard Hits and Hosting Shows
Let Me KnowAt 14 he began writing and making his versions of songs. By 2013 he started sharing his music on SoundCloud with songs like “Get” in 2013 “Tentación” in 2014 and “Just Let Me Know” in 2015. In 2016 DJ Luian from SoundCloud noticed his song “Diles” and signed him to Hear this Music label. His song “Soy Peor” reached number 19 on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
In May 2017, his collaboration with Karol G “Ahora Me Llama” reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and was named one of the best Latin songs of 2017 by “Alt. Latino’s Favorites: The Songs Of 2017.”
In summer 2017, he signed a booking deal for Latin American countries with Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN). From November 2017 he hosted Trap Kingz Beats 1’s first Spanish-language show. His remix of “Te Boté” with Ozuna and Nicky Jam topped the Hot Latin Songs chart.
From ‘I Like It’ to ‘Afilando Los Cuchillos
In May 2018, Cardi B a famous American rapper teamed up with Bad Bunny and J Balvin to release a song called “I Like It”. It was a big hit. Then on October 11 2018 Bad Bunny and Drake released another song called “Mia” which also became very popular reaching number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Bad Bunny released his first album called X 100pre on Christmas Eve in 2018. Critics liked it too giving it a good score on Metacritic. One reviewer from The Guardian praised Bad Bunny’s unique style.
In 2020, X 100pre was ranked as the 447th best album of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
On June 28 2019, Bad Bunny and J Balvin released a joint album called Oasis. It did well on the charts reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Billboard US Latin Albums chart. In July 2019 Bad Bunny joined protests against Governor Ricardo Rosselló and he even released a song called “Afilando Los Cuchillos” (“Sharpening the Knives”) with Residente during the protests.
From Super Bowl Showstopper to Grammy Winner
In early 2020, Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show and later announced his album “YHLQMDLG” on a TV show. The album which stands for “I Do What I Want” in Spanish includes songs with other artists like Daddy Yankee and Ñengo Flow. It did well on the charts and got great reviews for its variety.
He released singles from albums like “Vete” and “Ignorantes” and made a music video for “Yo Perreo Sola” which became a hit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he released a song called “En Casita” to support people in quarantine. He surprised fans with another album called “Las que no iban a salir” which has songs with different singers.
Bad Bunny also did some acting and appeared on magazine covers. He got awards for his music and even did a free concert online during the pandemic. His song “Dakiti” was a big hit and his album “El Último Tour Del Mundo” made history by reaching number one on the charts in Spanish.
In 2020, Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most-streamed artist worldwide breaking records for non-English music. He also won a Grammy and performed on Saturday Night Live. Later he worked on a movie with Brad Pitt and helped produce another artist’s album.
In 2021, Bad Bunny kept making music and won more awards. He was named one of Time magazine’s most influential people. His concert tour was a success and he won more Grammy Awards. Plus he stayed on top of the streaming charts for the second year in a row.
At the end of 2021, he released a short film and music video with The Simpsons creators. It featured Bad Bunny and got a lot of attention.
From Vogue to Blockbusters and Record-Breaking Tours
In early 2022, Bad Bunny made headlines by appearing in Vogue Magazine again showcasing some trendy bags. Then in April of that same year, he was chosen to star in a Sony Pictures movie called El Muerto part of the Spider-Man Universe. Even though the movie was initially set to release in January 2024 it got taken off the schedule later on. Moving on to his music career Bad Bunny dropped his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti in May 2022 which skyrocketed to the number-one spot on the Billboard 200 chart.
His concert tour World’s Hottest Tour kicked off in August 2022 covering fourteen countries across the Americas. By October 2022 it became the highest-grossing tour by a Latin artist ever raking in an impressive $232.5 million. Bad Bunny also snagged eight nominations at the 2022 American Music Awards making him a strong contender for Artist of the Year.
In May 2023, he released a new single called “Where She Goes” diving into Jersey Club music and featuring appearances from notable artists like Frank Ocean and Lil Uzi Vert in its music video.
However, not everything went smoothly with the movie El Muerto. In an interview in September 2023, Bad Bunny revealed that he’s no longer part of the film after it was taken off the release schedule. On the brighter side, he hinted at a new album in the works sharing that he’s exploring diverse musical inspirations, especially from the ’70s in both Spanish and English. The album titled Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana with 22 tracks was finally released in October 2023.
Fast forward to May 2024 and Bad Bunny is gearing up to co-host the Met Gala in New York City adding another feather to his cap of achievements.
What Is Bad Bunny’s Net Worth?
Bad Bunny’s Net Worth is estimated to be $50 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Artistry
Diverse Music Influencer and LGBTQ Advocate
Bad Bunny is famous for his Latin trap and reggaeton music styles. He sings and raps casually using a smooth voice catchy tunes and a rapper’s rhythm. He’s influenced by many artists across different music genres which makes his music diverse and interesting. Bad Bunny admires Ricky Martin for his impact on Latin music.
In one of his music videos Bad Bunny paid tribute to another Puerto Rican artist Elvis Crespo. This gesture was appreciated and Crespo even made a merengue version of the song. Bad Bunny’s music isn’t just Latin trap and reggaeton; it also includes elements from pop hip-hop rock and other genres. Some say he’s helped Latin trap become popular in English-speaking music.
Critics describe his lyrics as covering a wide range of emotions from funny and sad to passionate and angry. His songs also touch on themes like self-love inclusivity and acceptance of the LGBTQ community.
Public image
Vanessa Rosales from CNN thinks that Bad Bunny is redefining what it means to be masculine by wearing pink clothes, floral patterns, and short shorts. At award shows, he shows off his well-manicured, long nails. Ben Beaumont-Thomas of The Guardian also noticed Bunny’s impact on other Latin artists, who now often mix streetwear with formal clothing like he does.
Recently, on April 19, 2022, Bad Bunny revealed two new wax figures of himself at Madame Tussauds New York. One of them will be displayed in Madame Tussauds Orlando, while the other will stay in New York.
Bad Bunny Personal life
From Gabriela Berlingeri to Kendall Jenner
In 2017, Bad Bunny met Gabriela Berlingeri while having dinner with his family after a concert. They started working together professionally and their relationship became known when Berlingeri sang backup for Jennifer Lopez on Bad Bunny’s song ‘Te Guste’. They were seen together publicly for the first time in 2020 at a basketball game. In an interview shortly after Bad Bunny said he was in love. They shared their first social media pictures on March 7, 2020. They continued working together with Berlingeri featuring on some of Bad Bunny’s songs and even taking photos for his Rolling Stone cover in May 2020. However, they broke up in late 2022.
Rumors about Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner started in February 2023 when they were seen leaving a restaurant together. Photos and videos of them on dates circulated online and they made their first public appearance together at an NBA playoff game in May 2023. In September 2023 they appeared in a Gucci campaign about traveling together.
From Backlash to GLAAD Award Recognition
In 2018, Bad Bunny faced backlash after a nail salon in Spain refused to serve him because he was a man. This led to his fans leaving mean comments and questioning his sexuality. In response, Bad Bunny posted something about impregnating his critics’ wives which caused more problems. He eventually said sorry and quit Twitter.
He stood up for LGBTQ+ rights in 2019 by calling out a homophobic tweet from another artist. Then in 2020 during a TV show, he wore a shirt to remember a transgender woman who was murdered. Ricky Martin praised him for supporting LGBTQ+ Latinos and drag culture. Bad Bunny got an award for this from GLAAD in 2023.
Bad Bunny has talked about his sexuality being flexible. He said in a 2020 interview that he’s into women now but might like men in the future. At the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards he kissed a male dancer while performing “Tití Me Preguntó.
Philanthropic Efforts and Political Stance on Puerto Rico Statehood
Bad Bunny spoke out about how little help Puerto Rico got after Hurricane Maria wrecked it. He started the Good Bunny Foundation to give toys to poor kids in Puerto Rico.
He was nominated for Telemundo’s first Premios Tu Música Urbano in 2019 for the “Humanitarian Award of the Year.”
On July 22 2019, Bad Bunny and many others protested at the Expreso Las Américas a big highway in Puerto Rico along with Residente Ricky Martin and over 500000 Puerto Ricans. They were demanding Ricardo Rosselló the Governor of Puerto Rico to quit because of corruption.
In May 2020, he didn’t say if he supported Puerto Rico becoming a state. He said he’d answer later with more details. In January 2021 he said he didn’t want Puerto Rico to become a state. He wasn’t saying Puerto Rico should be independent just that it shouldn’t be the 51st state.
Woman Sues Bad Bunny for $40M
In March 2023, a woman sued Bad Bunny and his manager for $40 million because they used a recording of her voice without asking. The recording was from 2015 when she was in a relationship with Bad Bunny. She said “Bad Bunny baby” and they put that in their songs “Pa Ti” and “Dos Mil 16” without her permission.
Professional Wrestling Career
Bad Bunny a big fan of wrestling started appearing in WWE in 2021. He performed his song “Booker T” live during WWE’s Royal Rumble event in January 2021 and then he began showing up on WWE’s Monday Night Raw.
With the help of wrestler Damian Priest who is also from Puerto Rico Bad Bunny won the WWE 24/7 Championship in February 2021. He later gave up the championship in exchange for memorabilia from “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. At WrestleMania 37 Bad Bunny and Damian Priest won a tag team match.
In 2022, Bad Bunny returned to WWE for the Royal Rumble match where he did well but was eventually eliminated. He was also announced as a playable character in the WWE 2K23 video game. He hosted WWE’s Backlash event in Puerto Rico and even joined the Spanish announce team during WrestleMania 39.
Things got heated when Damian Priest turned on Bad Bunny attacking him on WWE Raw. This led to a San Juan Street Fight match at Backlash which Bad Bunny won. He also joined the Latino World Order group and got a win in front of his home fans at Backlash.
Awards
Bad Bunny has been super successful in his music career! He’s gotten nine Grammy nominations and won three times for his albums. At the Latin Grammys, he’s won eleven awards out of twenty-seven nominations. In 2020, ASCAP Latin Awards named him Songwriter of the Year. Plus he made history at the MTV Video Music Awards by being the first non-English language artist to win Artist of the Year in 2022.
