Bad Bunny facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny in 2019
Born	Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (1994-03-10) March 10, 1994 (age 31) Bayamón, Puerto Rico, U.S.
Education	University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (dropped out)
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter record producer actor professional wrestler
Years active	2013–present
Works	Discography
Height	6 ft (183 cm)
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Origin	Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Genres	Latin hip-hop Latin trap reggaeton Latin pop alternative reggaeton
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Hear This Music Rimas
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (born March 10, 1994), known as Bad Bunny, is a famous rapper, singer, and music producer from Puerto Rico. Many people call him the "King of Latin Trap" because he helped make Spanish-language rap music popular all over the world. He is seen as one of the greatest Latin rappers ever.

Bad Bunny became well-known in 2016 with his song "Diles." This led to a record deal and many hit songs. He worked with Cardi B on "I Like It" and released "Mía" with Drake. His first album, X 100pre (2018), was very successful.

His album YHLQMDLG (2020) became the highest-charting all-Spanish album on the Billboard 200 chart at the time. His third album, El Último Tour Del Mundo (2020), was the first all-Spanish album to reach number one on that chart. His album Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) spent many weeks at number one and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

In 2023, he released Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. His album Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025) made history by winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2026. Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist on Spotify for several years. He also performed at the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026. Outside of music, he is also known for his appearances in professional wrestling and movies like Bullet Train.

Growing Up in Puerto Rico

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was born on March 10, 1994. He grew up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, a town outside of the big city. His dad was a truck driver, and his mom was a teacher. He has two younger brothers.

Benito's parents loved listening to music like salsa and merengue. When he was five, he got a CD by a famous Puerto Rican rapper, Vico C, for Christmas. This sparked his love for music. He also enjoyed listening to artists like Marc Anthony.

Benito often said he preferred being at home with his family. He sang in his church choir until he was 13. After that, he became interested in radio artists like Daddy Yankee. His stage name, Bad Bunny, came from a time when he had to wear a bunny costume and wasn't happy about it!

After high school, Benito went to the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. He studied communications, hoping to become a radio host. To earn money, he worked at a supermarket. But his true passion was making music. He eventually left college to follow his dream of becoming a musician.

Music Career

Starting His Music Journey

Bad Bunny began writing his own music when he was 14 years old. In 2016, his song "Diles" became popular on SoundCloud. This caught the eye of a music producer named DJ Luian, who signed him to his record label.

His song "Soy Peor" came out in December 2016 and became a hit. In 2017, he worked with Colombian singer Karol G on the song "Ahora Me Llama," which also did very well. He also started hosting a Spanish-language radio show called Trap Kingz.

A remix of the song "Te Boté," which featured Bad Bunny along with Ozuna and Nicky Jam, became a number one hit. This helped him become even more recognized in the music world.

Becoming a Global Star

In 2018, Bad Bunny worked with famous artists like Cardi B and J Balvin on the song "I Like It." This song became a huge hit, reaching the top of the charts. He also released "Mía" with Drake, which was another big success.

His first album, X 100pre, came out on Christmas Eve 2018. It was very popular and received great reviews. Later, in 2019, he released a joint album called Oasis with J Balvin. This album also did very well on the music charts.

Bad Bunny also used his voice for important causes. In 2019, he joined protests in Puerto Rico to support changes in the government. He even released a song called "Afilando Los Cuchillos" during these events.

Busy Years: Albums and Performances

In February 2020, Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira and Jennifer Lopez. Soon after, he released his album YHLQMDLG. The title means "I Do What I Want" in Spanish. This album became the highest-charting all-Spanish album on the Billboard 200 chart at that time.

YHLQMDLG was praised for its diverse music. Songs like "Vete" and "Yo Perreo Sola" became very popular. In the music video for "Yo Perreo Sola," Bad Bunny dressed in drag to send a message about respecting women. He also released a song called "En Casita" during the COVID-19 pandemic to show support for people staying home.

Later in 2020, he surprised fans with another album, Las que no iban a salir. This album featured songs that hadn't been released before. He explained that he wanted to give people entertainment during a difficult time. He also appeared in the TV show Narcos: Mexico.

In October 2020, Bad Bunny released "Dakiti" with Jhayco, which was a huge hit worldwide. This song was part of his third album, El Último Tour Del Mundo. This album made history by becoming the first all-Spanish album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Bad Bunny was named the most-streamed artist globally on Spotify in 2020 and 2021. This showed how popular his music was around the world. YHLQMDLG won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop or Urban Album. He also performed on Saturday Night Live and appeared in the movie Bullet Train with Brad Pitt.

He won many awards at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Artist of the Year. El Último Tour Del Mundo also won a Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine. He even collaborated with The Simpsons for a music video!

Recent Success and New Music

In 2022, Bad Bunny released his album Un Verano Sin Ti. This album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and stayed there for many weeks. It became the best-performing album of the year worldwide. It also broke the record for the most-streamed album ever on Spotify. Un Verano Sin Ti was the first Spanish-language album to be nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

He started his "World's Hottest Tour" in 2022, which became the highest-earning tour by a Latin artist in history. Billboard magazine named him Artist of the Year in 2022. He was also the most-streamed artist on Spotify for the third year in a row.

In 2023, Bad Bunny released the song "Where She Goes" and later his album Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. This album had 22 tracks and was released in October 2023.

On January 5, 2025, Bad Bunny released his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. He said this album showed his strong connection to Puerto Rico. It featured many artists from different Puerto Rican music styles. He also announced a residency in Puerto Rico called "No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí," which helped boost tourism during a quieter season.

In 2025, he announced the "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour," visiting Europe, Australia, Japan, and Latin America. He explained that he chose not to tour the U.S. that year due to concerns about how some fans might be treated.

On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show. He was the first solo Latino artist to do so. He dedicated the performance to his people, his culture, and their history.

Musical Style and Influences

Bad Bunny is mainly known for Latin trap and reggaeton music. He sings and raps in a unique, conversational way. His voice is often described as low and smooth.

He has many musical inspirations from different genres. Some of these include Héctor Lavoe, Vico C, Romeo Santos, Daddy Yankee, and Ricky Martin. He sees himself as a "music fanatic" who learns from many artists. In his music video for "Neverita," he paid tribute to Elvis Crespo's famous "Suavemente" video.

While his main styles are Latin trap and reggaeton, Bad Bunny also blends in other types of music. These include pop, rock, hip-hop, electronic, salsa, bachata, and merengue. Many people say he helped bring Latin trap and reggaeton to a global audience.

His songs often explore themes like self-love, being inclusive, and accepting everyone. His lyrics can be funny, emotional, or even angry, sometimes all in one song.

Personal Life

Relationships

In 2017, Bad Bunny met jewelry designer Gabriela Berlingeri. They worked together professionally and later became a couple. They separated in late 2022.

Bad Bunny dated model and media star Kendall Jenner starting in 2023. They appeared together in a campaign for Gucci in September 2023. However, they decided to take a break from their relationship in September 2024.

Professional Wrestling Career

Bad Bunny is a big fan of professional wrestling. He started appearing in WWE events in 2021. At the Royal Rumble event in January 2021, he performed his song "Booker T" live.

He teamed up with fellow Puerto Rican wrestler Damian Priest. Bad Bunny even won the WWE 24/7 Championship for a short time. At WrestleMania 37, he made his wrestling debut, teaming with Damian Priest to win a match.

Bad Bunny returned to the 2022 Royal Rumble and competed in the men's Royal Rumble match. He eliminated two wrestlers and lasted until the final five. In 2023, he was added as a playable character in the WWE 2K23 video game.

In March 2023, Bad Bunny was announced as the host for WWE's Backlash event in Puerto Rico. During the event, he wrestled Damian Priest in a "San Juan Street Fight" and won, to the excitement of his home fans.

Championships and Accomplishments

• WWE
  • WWE 24/7 Championship (1 time)
  • Bumpy Award (1 time)
    • Best Moment of the Half-Year (2021) – Bad Bunny competing at WrestleMania

Awards

Bad Bunny has received many awards throughout his career. He has won six Grammy Awards from sixteen nominations. These include Best Latin Pop or Urban Album for YHLQMDLG (2021). He also won Best Música Urbana Album for El Último Tour Del Mundo (2022), Un Verano Sin Ti (2023), and Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2026).

He has also earned seventeen Latin Grammy Awards. In 2020, he was named Songwriter of the Year at the ASCAP Latin Awards. In 2022, Bad Bunny became the first non-English language artist to win Artist of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, Bad Bunny made history. He became the first artist to win Grammy Award for Album of the Year with an all-Spanish language album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. He dedicated this award to immigrants who are working hard to achieve their dreams.

Discography

Solo studio albums

• X 100pre (2018)
• YHLQMDLG (2020)
• El Último Tour Del Mundo (2020)
• Un Verano Sin Ti (2022)
• Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023)
• Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025)

Collaborative studio albums

• Oasis (with J Balvin) (2019)

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Tours and Residencies

See also

In Spanish: Bad Bunny para niños