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Bad Bunny
Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Puerto Rican rapper and singer who took Spanish-language music global
Biography
Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer who became one of the world’s most-streamed artists while recording almost entirely in Spanish. His 2020 album El Último Tour del Mundo was the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200.
Early life
Benito Martínez grew up in the Almirante Sur area of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and sang in his church choir. He studied audiovisual communication at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo while working as a supermarket bagger and uploading songs to SoundCloud.
Career
His trap single “Soy Peor” (2016) launched his career. Debut album X 100pre (2018) was followed by YHLQMDLG and El Último Tour del Mundo in 2020, and Un Verano Sin Ti (2022), one of the most-streamed albums ever.
He was Spotify’s most-streamed artist worldwide in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and has acted in Narcos: Mexico and Bullet Train.
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2016age 22
Debut
“Soy Peor” breaks through on SoundCloud
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2018age 24
Releases debut album X 100pre
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2020age 26
Record
First all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200
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2022age 28
Record
Un Verano Sin Ti becomes the year’s most-streamed album
Notable Works
- 2018 X 100pre Album
- 2020 YHLQMDLG Album
- 2020 El Último Tour del Mundo Album
- 2022 Un Verano Sin Ti Album
- 2025 Debí Tirar Más Fotos Album
- 2022 Bullet Train The Wolf Film
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy AwardBest Música Urbana Album — Un Verano Sin Ti 2023
- Grammy AwardAlbum of the Year — Un Verano Sin Ti 2023
- Grammy AwardBest Latin Pop or Urban Album — YHLQMDLG 2021
Education
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University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo Audiovisual communication Did not complete
Birthday Facts
Did You Know?
- His stage name comes from a childhood photo of him in a bunny costume looking unhappy.
- He was the first non-English-language act to be Spotify’s top global artist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Bad Bunny's birthday?
Bad Bunny was born on March 10, 1994.
Where was Bad Bunny born?
Bad Bunny was born in Puerto Rico.
What is Bad Bunny's zodiac sign?
Born on March 10, Bad Bunny is a Pisces.
What is Bad Bunny's real name?
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
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