Over the past decade, Bad Bunny has transformed from a SoundCloud upstart into a global icon, dominating charts and challenging industry norms along the way. He is now the most-streamed male artist in Spotify history. Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio in Puerto Rico, he broke barriers by staying true to Spanish-language music while reaching massive international audiences. Whether it’s his genre-blending hits, bold fashion choices, or outspoken personality, Bad Bunny’s impact goes far beyond music.
These 10 facts offer a closer look at the artist behind the phenomenon.
Activism
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After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, Bad Bunny founded the Good Bunny Foundation to distribute toys to children in Puerto Rico and create a space to promote sports, arts, and music.
From Music to Modeling Campaigns
If something was missing in Bad Bunny’s career, it was him being a model. He worked on campaigns for top brands like Jacquemus, Gucci and Calvin Klein, showcasing his influence beyond music. These brands recognized the massive impact he has on global audiences.
40 Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against Him
Carliz de la Cruz, Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend, filed a $40 million lawsuit against him, alleging that he used a recording of her voice saying “Bad Bunny, baby” without her consent. The recording appeared in his songs Pa Ti and Dos Mil 16.
Collaborations
Bad Bunny is one of the artists with the most collaborations, and these partnerships have been key to his success. He has worked with an impressive range of artists across various genres, including reggaeton stars like J Balvin and Daddy Yankee, pop icons like Lady Gaga (sang together at his Super Bowl LX show) and Selena Gomez, and even rap legends like Drake.
Relationships
Bad Bunny has had few confirmed relationships. He dated Carliz de la Cruz for about five years before moving on to model and designer Gabriela Berlingeri, with whom he was in a relationship for roughly six years. However, his most publicized romance was with Kendall Jenner, which lasted only a few months.
N°1 Billboard Top Latin Artists
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In the 2025 Billboard Top Latin Artists ranking, Bad Bunny secured first place for the seventh consecutive year.
Worked in a Supermarket
When he lived in Puerto Rico, before becoming a superstar, Bad Bunny worked as a bagger in a Supermarket.
SoundCloud: Musical Beginnings
He initially gained recognition on SoundCloud. Bad Bunny began uploading his music to the platform, where he quickly caught the attention of listeners and major producers. SoundCloud served as a launchpad for his career, allowing him to build an audience without the backing of a major record label at the outset.
Personal Influence
Daddy Yankee and Ivy Queen were major influences on Bad Bunny’s music and career. Daddy Yankee’s impact can be seen in Bad Bunny’s rhythm and style, while Ivy Queen’s bold approach to music and gender in reggaeton also shaped him.
Fan of Wrestling
Bad Bunny made his debut in WWE in January 2021, at the Royal Rumble in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he faced off against former WWE and UFC Heavyweight Champion, Brock Lesnar.
