Here’s everything you need to know about Bad Bunny ahead of the Super Bowl
You may have plans to check out a Miami Bad Bunny party this weekend. You might also know that President Donald Trump is skipping the Super Bowl.
But you still might not know why Bad Bunny is such a big deal. It’s alright. We’ve got you covered.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican musician and six-time Grammy Award winner who has been making music since 2013. While his music is mainly in Spanish, Bad Bunny has become a global superstar who has become unavoidable. And yes, he speaks English.
Here are some fun facts you need to know about the artist ahead of the Super Bowl.
Certified hits
Bad Bunny, 31, has earned numerous gold, platinum and even diamond plaques for his hit songs, including “Monaco,” “Baile Inolvidable” and “Moscow Mule”
Bad Bunny has collaborated with pop stars like Cardi B and Drake. His 2018 collaboration with Cardi B and J. Balvin, “I Like It,” was a smash hit for the Bronx rapper and helped her win a “Best Rap Album” Grammy in 2019.
His 2025 album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” was the first Spanish-language album to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2026.
Streaming platform Spotify confirmed that Bad Bunny was its most streamed artist in the world in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2025.
Hottest tours/residencies
In 2022, Bad Bunny’s “World’s Hottest Tour” grossed $314 million across 32 North American and 11 South American dates.
Bad Bunny had a sold-out residency in Puerto Rico last summer titled “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” (I Don’t Want to Leave Here) that brought in more than half a million attendees and reportedly brought in millions of dollars in revenue for the island. He then took the tour to Latin America and Europe, skipping the United States because he said in an interview he was concerned the immigration crackdown in the United States could affect his fans.
Super Bowl LIV
Bad Bunny performed at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime with Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and J Balvin.
WWE
Most people don’t professionally wrestle in their spare time, but Bad Bunny isn’t the average person. Standing at 5 foot 11, Bad Bunny has wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment and at one point was the “24/7 Champion.”
Fashion icon
Fashion issues don’t happen with Bad Bunny. He makes fashion happen. In 2024, he was a co-chair of the 2024 Met Gala and he has a lucrative partnership with adidas and his sneakers often sell out as soon as they’re available online.
Bad Bunny is an ardent supporter for the LGBTQ+ community, sometimes even wearing androgynous outfits.
Acting
Bad Bunny has appeared frequently on “Saturday Night Live” both as host and musical guest. He has also appeared in “F9,” the ninth installment of the Fast & Furious movie series and guest starred in Adam Sandler’s “Happy Gilmore 2”.
Video Games
Building on his wrestling career, Bad Bunny does voice acting for and appears in the WWE 2K23 wrestling video game.
Food
In 2022, Bad Bunny teamed up with nightlife professional David Grutman to open Gekko, a Japanese steakhouse in downtown Miami.
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