Bad Bunny: The Rise of a Global Star

Early Life and Origins

• Full Name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
• Birthdate: March 10, 1994
• Hometown: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
• Parents: Truck driver father, English teacher mother
• Education: University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

The Name "Bad Bunny"

• Derived from a childhood photo where he looked grumpy dressed as a bunny.

Breakthrough and Career

• Discovered by: DJ Luian on SoundCloud
• Signed to: Hear This Music label (2016)

Beyond Music

• Acting: "Bullet Train," "Happy Gilmore 2"
• Wrestling Fan: WWE debut (2021)

Awards and Achievements

• 16 Grammy Nominations
• 3 Grammy Wins
• First Spanish-language Album of the Year Nomination: "Un Verano Sin Ti" (2023)

Career Timeline

• 2016: Released hit single "Soy Peor"
• 2018: Debut album "X 100PRE" (December 24)
• 2019: Collaborated with J Balvin on "Oasis"
• 2020: Appeared in Shakira's Super Bowl LIV halftime show
• 2020: Released "YHLQMDLG" (Grammy win in 2021)
• 2020: Released "El Último Tour Del Mundo" (Grammy win in 2022)
• 2022: Released "Un Verano Sin Ti" (Grammy win in 2023)

Cultural Impact

• SNL: Musical guest (February 2021), host (October 2023)
• Met Gala 2024: Co-chair alongside Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Hemsworth

Global Influence

• 2025 Puerto Rico Concert Tour: 30-date run, first nine shows exclusive to island residents, $200 million economic impact
• Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Performer (2025)