In this article, we will take a closer look at Bad Bunny's life story, musical career, style choices, social activism, and other ventures.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in Almirante Sur, a barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He is the son of Tito MartÃnez, a truck driver, and Lysaurie Ocasio, a schoolteacher. He has two younger brothers, Bernie and Bysael. He grew up in a humble and religious household, attending a Catholic school. He was interested in music from an early age, singing in the church choir and listening to salsa, merengue, and rock music. He also developed a passion for skateboarding and wrestling.
Bad Bunny studied audiovisual communication at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. He worked as a bagger at a supermarket while studying. He started making music as a hobby in 2013, using the stage name Bad Bunny. He chose the name because of a childhood photo where he was wearing a bunny costume and looked unhappy. He uploaded his songs to SoundCloud, where he gained popularity with tracks such as "Diles", "Tu No Metes Cabra", and "Soy Peor". He caught the attention of DJ Luian, who signed him to his label Hear This Music in 2016. He also collaborated with Mambo Kingz, who produced some of his early hits.
Breakthrough and Collaborations
Bad Bunny's career took off in 2017, when he released several successful singles and featured on songs by other artists. Some of his notable songs from that year include "Pa Ti" with Bryant Myers, "Tu No Vive Asi" with Arcangel, "Caile" with De La Ghetto and Zion & Lennox, "Ahora Me Llama" with Karol G, "Krippy Kush" with Farruko and Rvssian, "Sensualidad" with Prince Royce and J Balvin, and "Vuelve" with Daddy Yankee. He also collaborated with Becky G on "Mayores", Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage on the remix of "Krippy Kush", and Enrique Iglesias on "El BaÃo".
In 2018, Bad Bunny continued to release hit songs and collaborate with prominent artists. He released "Amorfoda", a ballad that showcased his emotional side. He also released "Chambea", which featured an appearance by former professional wrestler Ric Flair in the music video. He teamed up with J Balvin on "I Like It", a song by Cardi B that sampled Pete Rodriguez's 1967 hit "I Like It Like That". The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in July 2018, becoming Bad Bunny's first number-one single in the US. He also achieved another top-10 hit with "Mia", a song featuring Drake that was sung entirely in Spanish. He signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Latin in July 2018.
X 100PRE and OASIS
Bad Bunny released his debut studio album X 100pre (short for Por Siempre, meaning Forever) on December 24, 2018. The album was produced by Tainy, La Paciencia, DJ Luian, and Mambo Kingz. It featured guest appearances by Diplo, El Alfa, and Drake. The album received critical acclaim for its musical diversity and experimentation, as well as its personal and social commentary. It debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album in 2019.
In June 2019, Bad Bunny released his collaborative album Oasis with J Balvin. The album was recorded in two weeks during their joint tour in the US. It featured eight tracks that blended reggaeton, dancehall, trap, and pop influences. It also included guest vocals by Mr Eazi and Marciano Cantero of Enanitos Verdes. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It spawned the singles "Quà Pretendes", "Yo Le Llego", "La CanciÃn", and "Un Peso". The album was nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
YHLQMDLG and Las que no iban a salir
Bad Bunny's second studio album YHLQMDLG (short for Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana, meaning I Do Whatever I Want) was released on February 29, 2020. The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia , and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by Daddy Yankee, Anuel AA, Sech, Jowell & Randy, Kendo Kaponi, Yaviah, and more. The album was a tribute to the perreo style of reggaeton, which is characterized by fast and explicit lyrics, heavy bass, and danceable beats. The album received widespread praise for its creativity, authenticity, and cultural relevance. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It became the highest-charting all-Spanish-language album ever on the Billboard 200. It also broke several streaming records, including the most-streamed album in a week by a Latin artist on Spotify. It won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Reggaeton Performance for the song "Yo Perreo Sola" in 2020.
In May 2020, Bad Bunny surprised his fans by releasing a compilation album titled Las que no iban a salir (meaning The Ones That Were Not Going to Come Out). The album consisted of 10 songs that were either unreleased, unfinished, or discarded from his previous projects. It featured collaborations with Don Omar, Yandel, Zion & Lennox, Nicky Jam, and Jhay Cortez. The album debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It was praised for its spontaneity and diversity.
El Último Tour Del Mundo and Un Verano Sin Ti
Bad Bunny's third studio album El Último Tour Del Mundo (meaning The Last Tour of the World) was released on November 27, 2020. The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia, Mag, and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by Jhay Cortez, RosalÃa, ABRA, and Mora. The album marked a departure from Bad Bunny's usual reggaeton and trap sound, as it incorporated elements of rock, pop, indie, and alternative music. The album received positive reviews for its experimentation and innovation. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It became the first all-Spanish-language album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. It also became the first non-English-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
In May 2021, Bad Bunny released his fourth studio album Un Verano Sin Ti (meaning A Summer Without You). The album was produced by Tainy, Subelo NEO, La Paciencia, Mag, and DJ Luian. It featured guest appearances by J Balvin, Karol G, Ozuna, Sech, Myke Towers, and more. The album was a return to Bad Bunny's reggaeton roots, as it featured upbeat and catchy songs that were perfect for the summer season. The album received acclaim for its fun and energetic vibe. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and number one on the Top Latin Albums chart. It spent 13 weeks atop the Billboard 200 chart, breaking the record for the longest-running number-one album by a non-English-language act. It also became the first Spanish-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards.
Awards and Recognition
Bad Bunny has received numerous awards and recognition for his music and influence. He has won three Grammy Awards: Best Latin Pop or Urban Album for YHLQMDLG in 2021; Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Un Dia (One Day)" with Dua Lipa, J Balvin, and Tainy in 2021; and Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo in 2022. He has also won four Latin Grammy Awards: Best Urban Music Album for X 100pre in 2019; Best Urban Song for "Con Altura" with RosalÃa and El Guincho in 2019; Best Reggaeton Performance for "Yo Perreo Sola" in 2020; and Best Urban Fusion/Performance for "Un Dia (One Day)" with Dua Lipa, J Balvin, and Tainy in 2020.
He has also won eight Billboard Music Awards: Top Rap Song for "I Like It" with Cardi B and J Balvin in 2019; Top Latin Artist, Top Latin Male Artist, Top Latin Song for "Callaita" with Tainy, Top Latin Album for X 100pre, and Top Rap Album for X 100pre in 2020; Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Male Artist in 2021. He has also won two American Music Awards: Favorite Latin Male Artist and Favorite Latin Album for YHLQMDLG in 2020. He has also won thirteen Premios Lo Nuestro Awards, six Premios Juventud Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, four iHeartRadio Music Awards, three ASCAP Latin Music Awards, two Premios Billboard de la Música Latina Awards, and one MTV Europe Music Award among others.
Bad Bunny has also set several records and achievements with his music. He is the first Latin artist to have four albums debut in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. He is also the first artist to have two Spanish-language albums nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He is also the most streamed artist on Spotify in both 2020 and 2021. He is also the most awarded urban music artist in the history of the Latin Grammy Awards. He is also the first non-English language act to be Spotify's most streamed artist of the year.
Style and Influence
Bad Bunny is known for his distinctive style and influence on culture. He often experiments with his fashion choices, wearing colorful outfits, accessories, nail polish, and hairstyles. He has been featured on the covers of magazines such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Fader, Playboy, GQ, and Time. He has also collaborated with brands such as Crocs, Cheetos, Adidas, and Corona. He has been praised for his gender-fluid and progressive expression, as well as his support for LGBTQ+ rights.
Bad Bunny is also known for his social activism and advocacy. He has spoken out against violence, corruption, discrimination, and injustice in Puerto Rico and beyond. He has participated in protests against former governor Ricardo Rossellà in 2019, as well as against femicides and transphobia in 2020. He has also donated money and resources to various causes, such as hurricane relief, education, health care, and environmental protection. He has also used his music and platform to raise awareness and celebrate his Puerto Rican identity and culture.
Other Ventures
Bad Bunny has also ventured into other fields besides music. He has appeared in several acting roles, such as in the Netflix series Narcos: Mexico in 2020, and in the film American Sole alongside Pete Davidson and O'Shea Jackson Jr. in 2021. He has also made several appearances as a professional wrestler for WWE, where he performed under his real name Benito. He made his debut at the Royal Rumble event in January 2021, where he performed his song "Booker T" and assisted Damian Priest in eliminating The Miz and John Morrison from the match. He then formed a tag team with Priest and faced The Miz and Morrison at WrestleMania 37 in April 2021. He won the match after performing a crossbody from the top rope onto both opponents. He then traded his custom-made WWE Championship belt to WWE Hall of Famer Booker T for a microphone that he used to announce his El Último Tour Del Mundo concert tour.
Bad Bunny has also been involved in various business deals and endorsements. He has partnered with Corona beer to launch a campaign called "La Vida MÃs Fina" (The Finer Life) in 2020. He has also teamed up with Cheetos to create a digital content series called "Deja Tu Huella" (Leave Your Mark) in 2020. He has also collaborated with Adidas to release a collection of sneakers called "The First CafÃ" in 2021.
Personal Life
Bad Bunny is currently in a relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri, a jewelry designer and model from Puerto Rico. They met at a restaurant in Bad Bunny is currently in a relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri, a jewelry designer and model from Puerto Rico. They met at a restaurant in 2017, when Bad Bunny was eating with his parents and his brothers. They started dating shortly after and have been together for over four years. They have kept their relationship relatively private, only making a few public appearances and social media posts together. They have also collaborated on some of Bad Bunny's songs, such as "En Casita" and "El ApagÃn". Berlingeri has also accompanied Bad Bunny to some of his award shows and events, such as the Latin Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl.
Conclusion
Bad Bunny is one of the most successful and influential artists of his generation. He has revolutionized the Latin music scene with his unique and versatile style, blending reggaeton, trap, pop, rock, and other genres. He has also broken barriers and records with his all-Spanish-language albums, becoming the first artist to achieve such feats on the Billboard charts and the Grammy Awards. He has also used his platform to express his personality, fashion sense, social views, and cultural pride. He has also explored other ventures, such as acting, wrestling, and business. He has also maintained a stable and low-key relationship with his girlfriend Gabriela Berlingeri for over four years.
Bad Bunny is a true example of a Latin trap star who has risen to global fame and acclaim. He has shown that he can do whatever he wants with his music and his life, and inspire millions of fans along the way.
FAQs about Bad Bunny
What is Bad Bunny's real name?
Bad Bunny's real name is Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio.
Where is Bad Bunny from?
Bad Bunny is from Almirante Sur, a barrio of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
How old is Bad Bunny?
Bad Bunny is 29 years old. He was born on March 10, 1994.
What does Bad Bunny mean?
Bad Bunny chose his stage name because of a childhood photo where he was wearing a bunny costume and looked unhappy. He said it was a way of expressing his rebellious and unconventional side.
What are some of Bad Bunny's most popular songs?
Some of Bad Bunny's most popular songs include "Diles", "Soy Peor", "I Like It", "Mia", "Callaita", "Yo Perreo Sola", "Dakiti", "La Noche de Anoche", "Yonaguni", and "Volando".
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