Bad Bunny’s Political Views Are Controversial to Some — Here’s Why

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny's rise to superstardom didn't come overnight. He was making a name for himself in 2016 when he uploaded his first song, "Soy Peor" (I'm Worse) on SoundCloud, which caught attention in his country. However, it was his 2018 collaboration with Cardi B for her 2018 single, "I Like It," that put him on the mainstream music industry's radar.

Since his parlay into the mainstream, Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has used his platform to raise awareness about issues close to his heart. One of those topics throughout his career has been his stance on politics. Here's what he's said about his political views.

Bad Bunny typically remains private, but he was about the 2024 U.S. presidential election. On Sept. 2, 2024, the "King of Latin Trap" urged Puerto Rican voters to head to the polls and recognize the election's importance.

"It's good to go out on the streets to protest, to let ourselves be heard as people, but I think that the biggest act of protest is to vote against the people who have led us to this mess on Nov. 5," he stated during an interview with Puerto Rican YouTuber El Tony.

Fast forward to Oct. 27, when Bad Bunny showed his support for former Vice President Kamala Harris by sharing multiple videos on Instagram in which she criticized Trump.

A representative for Bad Bunny clarified to CNN that while his reposting of Harris's video is "not an endorsement," he is "supporting" her. The representative emphasized that "Benito's political focus has always been on Puerto Rico."

Bad Bunny also hinted at where his political views lie when he surprised fans when his 2025 "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour" schedule did not include any U.S. appearances. According to his interview with I-D Magazine, he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns were a factor in him not adding the appearances.

"There were many reasons why I didn't show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate," he said. "Specifically, for a residency here in Puerto Rico, when we are an unincorporated territory of the U.S. … people from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world."

Although Bad Bunny didn't officially endorse Harris and doesn't have a politicial party affiliation, President Donald Trump's supporters were furious when he was selected to headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2026. According to NJ.com, several MAGA members weren't happy with the NFL's decision due to Bad Bunny's past actions, including him not touring in the U.S.

Benny Johnson, a right-wing podcaster, posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the decision and labeled the "MONACO" performer a “Massive Trump hater,” an “Anti-ICE activist,” and doesn’t have “songs in English.” Bad Bunny, for his part, hasn't shared his thoughts on the negative comments and said his performance will include him representing his culture.

"What I'm feeling goes beyond myself," Bad Bunny said in a statement shared by the NFL. "This is for my people, my culture, and our history."