Bad Bunny made a deliberate choice this year to skip the United States and hold its concerts in Puerto Rico. The superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, introduced a 30-night accommodation in San Juan and drew fans from around the world, but left the US cities where he had previously sold arenas. During an interview with ID magazine, actor ‘Caught Stealing’ discussed the reason behind his choice, including his fear of the potential presence of immigration and customs handling (ICE) officials outside concert venues. When asked why, he did not avoid the question. “Man, honestly, yes. There were many reasons why I did not show up in the US, and none of them were out of hate-I have acted there many times. All the shows were successful. Everyone was wonderful, ‘he said. The concerts, entitled No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (‘I don’t want to leave here’), became a celebration of his island roots. At the same time, the decision carried a political weight. The fear of the presence of the ice was blunt about what was taken into account in his decision. “But there was the issue of kind, but ice can be outside my concert. And that’s something we talked about and was very concerned, ‘Bad Bunny said. The fear of maintaining immigration was not theoretical. For an artist drawing massive Latino crowds, the idea that fans outside his performances were plagued or kept was unacceptable. This created a risk that he was not prepared to take. The right of residence still did not exclude its American fans. “Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States can also travel here, or to any part of the world,” he explained. Puerto Rico, as an American area, became a home base and a safer stage. The pull of Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny, to stay at home was more than avoiding problems-it was about identity. The residence highlighted Puerto Rican music, culture and pride. Fans of all ages packed in Coliseo de Puerto Rico of San Juan, dancing to Salsa, Reggaetón and Bomba. “I did a lot of shows here in Puerto Rico, and I don’t think I’ve felt so much energy before,” he said earlier this summer. The choice to stay close to the house gave his concerts a new depth, where music and politics collided. The attitude of Bad Bunny made one thing clear. For now, his biggest stage is Puerto Rico, not the United States. Questions Why did Bad Bunny avoid our concerts? He said the concern about Ice’s presence outside his shows influenced his decision. Where did he rather act? He held a 30-night accommodation in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Has Bad Bunny acted in the US before? Yes, he has already sold out about the country in the recent tours. Was the decision permanent? No, he set it up as a choice for this tenure, not a blanket ban on us.
Bad Bunny explains why he won’t act during his Puerto Rico accommodation in the US: ‘There were many reasons …’
