Okay, I’m still reeling! Bad Bunny absolutely KILLED it at the Super Bowl! Seriously, it was insane seeing him there – the FIRST solo Latin male artist EVER to headline the halftime show! And the best part? He performed the entire set in Spanish! I mean, how incredible is that? It was a total game-changer, and I’m obsessed!
His show became internationally famous, even grabbing the attention of Donald Trump, who strongly criticized it, calling it terrible and disrespectful to the United States.
The President criticized the rapper’s performance, calling it ‘terrible’ and questioning why someone who doesn’t sing in English was chosen to perform.
Bad Bunny’s story is truly inspiring. In just ten years, he went from working at a grocery store to becoming the most-streamed artist on Spotify worldwide.
As someone who keeps a close eye on cultural trends, I’m really struck by this 31-year-old. He’s quickly become a role model for his generation and a passionate advocate, beautifully showcasing his heritage and giving a platform to voices around the globe. It’s inspiring to see someone so young make such a powerful impact!
Even though Bad Bunny is now worth $100 million and has dated celebrities like Kendall Jenner, he didn’t start with a lot. He came from a very modest background.
This is the story of how he rose from being a struggling college student to performing at the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, on March 10, 1994.
He performs under the stage name ‘Bad Bunny’ due to a childhood photo of him in a bunny costume.
In a 2025 interview on the Today show with Willie Geist, he explained that he used to be annoyed about how he looked in a particular photo.
‘There’s no bad bunnies, I think. Even a bad bunny is gonna look like a good bunny.
‘So it fit perfect on me because I could be bad, I could be good.’
His dad was a truck driver, and his mom taught English. He also has two younger brothers named Bernie and Bysael.
In a January 2025 interview with Apple Music, Bad Bunny revealed he had a very happy upbringing.
He added that his parents ‘worked so hard’ to give ‘everything’ to him and his brothers.
He sang in his church choir until he was 13, then started creating his own music at home and practicing freestyle rapping at school.
After high school, Bad Bunny went to the University of Puerto Rico in Arecibo to study audiovisual communication.
I remember when he was just starting out! He was bagging groceries at Econo, can you believe it? But even then, he was already putting his music out there on SoundCloud, and things really started to blow up for him in 2016. It was amazing to watch!
Even though he wasn’t with a big record company, he soon connected with manager Noah Assad and started putting out more songs and videos on YouTube.
By 2017, several of his songs—including “Pa Ti,” “Loco Pero Millonario,” and “Sensualidad”—were gaining popularity. He also collaborated on tracks like “I Like It” with Cardi B and J Balvin, which eventually reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Building on his global success, he launched The Good Bunny Foundation the next year. The foundation aims to help young people in Puerto Rico reach their potential through programs focused on music, art, and sports.
Bad Bunny explained in November 2023 that success isn’t always about finances. He believes that when the government doesn’t provide certain services, artists often step up to fill those gaps.
Bad Bunny became a global sensation with his album Un Verano Sin Ti, which earned him a Grammy award and led to a performance alongside Shakira and Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show.
With over 8 billion streams on the platform, he was named Spotify’s Artist of the Year.
He showed his support for women and the LGBTQ+ community that year by performing in drag for his music video, ‘Yo Perreo Sola’.
In a 2022 interview with GQ, Bad Bunny explained that everyone should be comfortable with who they are and how they feel.
I don’t think a dress has a gender. Wearing a dress doesn’t make something ‘for women’ or ‘for men’ – it’s just a piece of clothing. It’s simply a dress, and that’s all it is.
Besides his music career, Bad Bunny has also found success in professional wrestling. He first wrestled at WrestleMania 37 in 2021 and went on to win the WWE 24/7 Championship that same year.
Creative director Janthony Oliveras has previously noted the star’s dedication, saying, ‘He’s always dreamed of doing this.’
He put everything else on hold. He usually spends his time making music, but he completely stopped all other activities to focus entirely on this project.
He explained to GQ that the artist underwent a significant transformation after becoming famous and starting to tour. He began training twice daily, intensely focusing on both his physical conditioning and technical skills – it was the most noticeable change his friend had ever witnessed.
Bad Bunny’s last high-profile romance was with Kendall Jenner.
People began speculating about a romantic connection between the two in early 2023, and they soon confirmed the rumors when they were seen kissing after a sushi dinner in Los Angeles.
By December 2023, multiple outlets reported that the pair had gone their separate ways.
According to Us Weekly sources, Kendall Jenner believed her relationship with Bad Bunny could last, finding him to be a well-rounded person who was both confident and easily got along with her friends.
According to sources who spoke with People and Entertainment Tonight, the relationship eventually faded because of busy work lives and a shared feeling that it wasn’t meant to last.
According to a source, they both have very full lives and want to enjoy their youth and personal growth before considering a long-term commitment.
The source said there’s no bad blood between them, and they both still want to see each other succeed.
The insider revealed The Kardashians star’s ‘family still thinks highly of him.’
‘They just want her to be with whoever makes her happy, treats her with love and respect.’
Before he started dating Kendall, Bad Bunny was with jewellery designer Gabriela Berlingeri for five years, from 2017 to 2022.
In 2025, Bad Bunny released his most critically acclaimed album yet, DeBI TiRAR MaS FOToS.
The album, meaning ‘I Should Have Taken More Photos,’ is a joyful tribute to the people and culture of Puerto Rico.
Bad Bunny’s latest tour, ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,’ was a huge success, selling out all 30 shows and bringing over $200 million to Puerto Rico’s economy.
Bad Bunny won the biggest award of the night at the 2026 Grammys when he was announced as the Album of the Year winner.
The world-renowned artist won the award for their album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, marking the first time a Spanish-language album has received this recognition. They triumphed over a strong group of nominees to achieve this milestone.
While accepting an award and speaking mostly in Spanish, the celebrity strongly criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
He delivered a moving speech, dedicating his award to those who have left their homes and countries in pursuit of their dreams.
The artist also made a political statement at the beginning of the night. When he accepted the award for Best Música Urbana Album for ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’, his first words were ‘ICE out’.
The NUEVAYoL hitmaker said: ‘Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say, ICE Out.’
The crowd gave him a huge round of applause before he went on to emphasize that immigrants and Puerto Ricans are not criminals, outsiders, or any less American than anyone else – they are Americans.
Bad Bunny encouraged people not to let hate control them, and instead, to respond with love.
Hatred grows stronger when it’s met with more hatred. However, love is even more powerful than hate.
We need to approach disagreements differently, responding with love instead of hate. We should focus on loving our community and families, and let that guide how we handle conflict. Please remember that. Thank you, and thank you to The Academy, and to God.
By 2026, Bad Bunny had already earned an impressive collection of awards, including six Grammys, 17 Latin Grammys, and 16 Billboard Music Awards, along with numerous accolades from BMI and ASCAP Latin Awards.
Bad Bunny kicked off Super Bowl LX with a performance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, before the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13. This win was only the second Super Bowl championship for the Seahawks.
In his 13-minute performance, he turned the stage into a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, featuring images of sugar cane, traditional elements, and dancers in distinctive pava hats.
Bad Bunny performed exclusively in Spanish, consistent with his entire discography, although he’s worked with artists who sing in English.
Oh my gosh, you guys, it was INSANE! Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin just showed up during the show! I seriously almost lost it! It was already amazing, a total celebration of Puerto Rico and all Latin music, but them being there just… it made everything even MORE incredible. The energy in the stadium was unreal, I’ll never forget it!
In a particularly moving scene, dancers paraded onto the field with flags representing nations throughout the Americas, creating a strong symbol of shared culture and togetherness.
During his performance, Bad Bunny unexpectedly spoke in English, saying ‘God Bless America.’ He then mentioned several countries throughout the Americas, proudly acknowledging his roots in Puerto Rico.
Former President Donald Trump strongly criticized Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, calling it ‘one of the worst ever.’
Trump’s message sparked strong anger from his supporters, who claimed the NFL disrespected the United States during a major event.
‘The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!’ Trump wrote.
This is illogical, disrespectful to American values, and falls far short of what we expect in terms of achievement, innovation, and quality.
Trump went further, accusing the performance of alienating American audiences.
He complained that the performer’s speech was incomprehensible and the dancing was inappropriate, particularly for children watching in the United States and around the world.
‘This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country.’
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