How well do you know Bad Bunny?
He became one of the world's most-streamed artists while singing almost entirely in Spanish. These six questions follow Bad Bunny from Puerto Rico to the global stage.
Did you know?
- During his 2025 concert residency in San Juan, several of the first shows were reserved for people living in Puerto Rico. The idea was to make sure local fans could get tickets before visitors from abroad, and the run of concerts drew large crowds to the island over the summer.
- Bad Bunny's music often samples or nods to older Puerto Rican and Caribbean songs. Fans enjoy spotting references to salsa, reggaeton pioneers and island folk music, and many listeners have discovered older artists after hearing their work echoed in his tracks.
- Bad Bunny's WrestleMania appearance earned him respect in the wrestling world because he performed demanding moves himself, including a flying move from the top rope. He later appeared in more WWE events and has spoken about watching wrestling with his family as a child.
From Vega Baja to the world
Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in 1994 and grew up in Vega Baja, a town on Puerto Rico's north coast. As a boy he sang in his church choir and listened to salsa, merengue and reggaeton at home. His early songs mixed Latin trap, a darker, slower cousin of reggaeton, with pop and rock influences. Within a few years he had become a leading figure in Latin music, breaking records while almost never recording in English.
Streaming records
Bad Bunny's rise came at the same time as the growth of music streaming, which let listeners anywhere discover Spanish-language songs. Spotify named him its most-streamed artist in the world in 2020, 2021 and 2022, the first time anyone had led three years in a row, and he returned to the top spot in 2025. Several of his albums have topped the US charts, and his songs have been streamed billions of times in countries where most listeners do not speak Spanish.
Pride in Puerto Rico
Much of Bad Bunny's music celebrates Puerto Rican culture, slang and history. His albums reference local neighbourhoods, traditional genres such as plena and bomba, and everyday island life. He often speaks about Puerto Rico's challenges, from power cuts to the cost of living, and he has chosen to hold major events on the island itself. In 2025 he played a long run of concerts in San Juan, bringing visitors and income to local businesses.
Beyond music
Bad Bunny has taken on roles outside music as well. He acted in the action film Bullet Train in 2022 and has appeared in several other films and television series. His fashion choices, including painted nails, skirts and bold outfits, have made him a regular on style lists and challenged traditional ideas of how male Latin stars should look. He has also used his platform to support young musicians and community projects in Puerto Rico.