BAD BUNNY BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Bad Bunny — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — the Puerto Rican "King of Latin Trap" who took Spanish-language music to the top of the global mainstream: Super Bowl LX halftime headliner, history-making Grammy winner, and one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.

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Early Life

Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and grew up singing in his church choir. Before fame, he worked the night shift bagging groceries at a supermarket while uploading his own tracks to SoundCloud. His breakout came in 2016, when his independent single "Diles" took off online and earned him a record deal with Hear This Music. His stage name comes from a childhood photo of him dressed in a bunny costume — a fitting origin for one of music's biggest personas.

Career Highlights

Bad Bunny broke into the mainstream in 2018 with two career-defining features: "I Like It" with Cardi B and J Balvin, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Mía" featuring Drake. Then came an unstoppable album run: X 100pre (2018), Oasis (2019, with J Balvin), YHLQMDLG (2020), El Último Tour Del Mundo (2020 — the first all-Spanish album to top the Billboard 200), Un Verano Sin Ti (2022 — named the biggest album of the year globally by the IFPI), Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana (2023), and Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. In April 2023 he became the first Latino solo artist to headline Coachella, and in 2025 he performed a record 31-date residency in Puerto Rico. He was the most-streamed artist on Spotify for three straight years (2020–2022) and became the first Latin artist with 100+ entries on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyond music, he has appeared in WWE and starred in films including Bullet Train (2022), Cassandro (2023), Caught Stealing (2025) and Happy Gilmore 2 (2025).

Bad Bunny in 2026

Bad Bunny's 2026 began with history: Debí Tirar Más Fotos won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards — the first Spanish-language album ever to win the award — along with Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance. That same month, he headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium, performing for a reported audience of around 48 million viewers and cementing his status as one of the biggest global pop stars of his era.

Quick Facts

Real Name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio

Born: March 10, 1994, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Known As: King of Latin Trap

Debut: "Diles" (2016)

Albums: 7 studio albums (2018–2025)

Grammys: 6 Grammy Awards incl. 2026 Album of the Year

Super Bowl: LX halftime headliner (2026)

Bad Bunny Official Video

Watch the official NUEVAYoL video above, and check out the full Nuevayol lyrics on LatestLyrics.

FAQs

What is Bad Bunny's real name and age?
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, born March 10, 1994 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.

Why is Bad Bunny called the King of Latin Trap?
He brought Spanish-language trap and reggaeton to the global mainstream, breaking streaming and chart records worldwide.

What are Bad Bunny's biggest achievements?
Six Grammy Awards including the 2026 Album of the Year (the first Spanish-language album ever to win it), headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show and Coachella, and multiple Billboard 200 No. 1 albums.

What is Bad Bunny's latest album?
Debí Tirar Más Fotos (2025), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammys.