Bad Bunny Lecture Notes

Early Life

• Full Name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
• Date of Birth: March 10, 1994
• Birthplace: Bayamón, Puerto Rico; raised in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
• Family: Father was a truck driver; mother a retired schoolteacher; two younger brothers.
• Music Influences: Salsa, merengue, pop ballads from parents; inspired by Daddy Yankee and Héctor Lavoe.
• Stage Name: Originated from a childhood incident wearing a bunny costume.

Music Career

2013-2017: Early Beginnings

• Started posting songs on SoundCloud in 2013.
• Gained attention with "Diles" in 2016, leading to a contract with Hear This Music.
• Collaborated with artists like Karol G on "Ahora Me Llama."

2018-2019: Major Breakthrough

• Featured on Cardi B's "I Like It," which topped Billboard Hot 100.
• Released debut album "X 100pre" in 2018.
• Collaborated with J Balvin on "Oasis" in 2019.

2020-2021: Continued Success

• Albums: "YHLQMDLG," "Las que no iban a salir," "El Último Tour Del Mundo."
• Performed at Super Bowl LIV halftime show.
• First all-Spanish album to top Billboard 200 with "El Último Tour Del Mundo."

2022-Present: Recent Releases

• Released "Un Verano Sin Ti" in 2022, critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
• Announced upcoming albums "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana " and "Deb Tirar Más Fotos."
• Recognized with numerous awards including three Grammys and eleven Latin Grammys.

Musical Style and Influence

• Genres: Latin trap, reggaeton primarily; incorporates pop, hip-hop, rock, electronic, reggae.
• Known for "conversational tone" in his singing and rapping.
• Influences range from Daddy Yankee to Marc Anthony and Elvis Crespo.

Public Image and Activism

Fashion

• Known for challenging gender norms; wears pinks, florals, nail polish.
• Collaborated with Crocs and Adidas.

Activism

• Criticized government response post-Hurricane Maria.
• Supported LGBT rights and criticized homophobia.
• Engaged in protests against government corruption in Puerto Rico.

Personal Life

• Previously dated Gabriela Berlingeri.
• Briefly dated Kendall Jenner.
• Discussed sexuality as fluid, supporting LGBTQ community.

Professional Wrestling

• Active in WWE since 2021; won WWE 24/7 Championship.
• Performed and wrestled at major WWE events like WrestleMania and Royal Rumble.

Achievements

• Spotify's most-streamed artist for three consecutive years (2020-2022).
• Known for high streaming numbers and global influence.