Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (born March 10, 1994) was born in Almirante Sur, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He is a highly acclaimed Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and occasional professional wrestler. He is professionally known as Bad Bunny. He is best known for his unique style of music that blends Latin trap and reggaeton.
Bad Bunny first gained recognition in 2016 with his hit single "Diles," which paved the way for a record deal with Hear This Music. He continued to gain popularity with songs like "Soy Peor" and collaborations with other artists such as Farruko, Karol G, Ozuna, and J Balvin. In 2018, he reached new heights with his feature on Cardi B's chart-topping hit "I Like It," alongside J Balvin, and his top-ten song "Mia" featuring Drake.
Later that year, Bad Bunny released his debut album, X 100pre, under the Rimas Entertainment label, which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200. The album showcased his distinctive sound and helped him become the first non-English language act to be Spotify's most streamed artist of the year in 2018. He repeated the feat in 2021 and went on to achieve the biggest streaming year for any artist on Spotify in 2022.
Bad Bunny's success has earned him numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, four Latin Grammy Awards, eight Billboard Music Awards, and thirteen Premios lo Nuestro awards. He was also named Artist of the Year at the 2022 Apple Music Awards, cementing his position as one of the most influential and celebrated musicians of our time.
In addition to his music career, Bad Bunny has also made occasional appearances in the world of professional wrestling. He has performed at events for the WWE and even participated in a match at WrestleMania 37 in 2021.
Despite his meteoric rise to fame, Bad Bunny remains committed to using his platform to bring awareness to social issues and advocate for marginalized communities. He has been outspoken in his support for the Black Lives Matter movement, the LGBTQ+ community, and other causes close to his heart.
