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The most-streamed Latin artist on Earth, who took reggaeton and trap global.
Bad Bunny changed the sound of global music.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio took Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton to the top of the world — breaking streaming records and headlining stadiums in Spanish.
The impact
- Most-streamed artist on Spotify for years.
- Un Verano Sin Ti — a global cultural moment.
"Yo hago lo que me da la gana."
Follow for music and el Conejo Malo.
Quick Facts
BornMarch 10, 1994 · Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Real nameBenito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
NationalityPuerto Rican
ProfessionRapper, singer, songwriter
Known forLatin trap & reggaeton global takeover
RecordFirst all-Spanish #1 Billboard 200 album
Milestones
2016
SoundCloud beginnings
Uploads tracks that catch fire in the Latin trap underground.
2018
Global breakout
"I Like It" with Cardi B and J Balvin tops the charts.
2020
Album of the year
"YHLQMDLG" becomes the first all-Spanish #1 on the Billboard 200.
2022
Biggest tour ever
His "World's Hottest Tour" shatters Latin touring records.
2023
Cultural force
Stars in films and keeps dominating streaming worldwide.
Stories & Facts
Supermarket to superstar
He worked bagging groceries while making music before his SoundCloud rise.
A voice for the island
He's a proud Puerto Rican who champions the island's culture and politics.
Genre rule-breaker
He refuses to be boxed in, mixing trap, rock, reggaeton and more.
Controversies
Provocative lyrics
His explicit, boundary-pushing lyrics have drawn criticism and praise in equal measure.
Lifestyle
The voice of a generation. Bad Bunny is a fashion icon, wrestling fan, and reluctant superstar who stays connected to his Puerto Rican roots. He's known for bold style and an authentic, unfiltered persona.
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Achievements & Awards
- First all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200
- Most-streamed artist on Spotify for multiple years
- 3× Grammy Award winner
- WWE and Marvel crossover appearances
- Record-breaking global arena tours