‘No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí': Bad Bunny Brings Pride, Power & Puerto Rican Excellence to Historic Residency Premiere at Coliseo
His latest milestone? A history-making residency kickoff on Friday night (July 11) at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (aka El Choli) in San Juan. Dubbed No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí (I Don't Want to Leave From Here), the event marks the beginning of an unprecedented 30-show series at Puerto Rico's most iconic venue with a capacity crowd of 18,000. To a full house on opening night, Benito delivered three hours of spectacle, celebration, and pure corazón boricua, cementing Puerto Rico as the world's main stage.
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At times, the show felt like an immersive celebration of Puerto Rican history and identity. Before even kicking off his three-hour performance at 9 p.m. ET, a giant screen projected facts about the island's roots, culture and resilience. Messages in Spanish like 'Puerto Rico is an archipelago, not just an island' and 'San Juan is one of the oldest cities in the Americas. It was founded in 1521' educated the crowd, fusing pride with context.
Others underscored the island's distinctiveness: 'Puerto Rico has two native musical genres: bomba and plena,' a tribute to its African and working-class traditions, and 'In Puerto Rico, they celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world.' Even lighter truths got a moment in the spotlight: 'Sancocho cures anything, according to our grandmothers.'
This mix of history and pride set the tone for an unforgettable night. Benito appeared on stage wearing a Taíno-inspired outfit — a beige ensemble with straw accents, dark shades and a winter-trapper-style hat — as if embodying the island's ancient roots while stepping firmly into the modern world. With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.
He opened with his new single 'ALAMBRE PúA' — which he premiered at the residency — followed up by 'DTmF' and spanned through hits from his latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, including 'KETU TeCRÉ,' 'EL CLúB,' 'PIToRRO DE COCO' and 'WELTiTA.' He also performed older classics including 'La Santa' (originally feat. Daddy Yankee), 'El Apagón,' 'Si Estuviésemos Juntos' and 'Ni Bien Ni Mal,' totaling up to over 30 songs — transitioning between bomba, plena, salsa, Latin trap and reggaetón.
He brought Puerto Rico's ancestral rhythms to life with hypnotic percussion and dancers wearing traditional straw hats. And later, during a segment dedicated to salsa, the energy shifted to honor the Puerto Rican diaspora's contributions to the genre. Rocking a classic cream suit styled from that '70s era, he channeled the spirit of legends like Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Rubén Blades and Tito Puente, Benito gave a nod to the iconic Fania All-Stars era — most importantly, to the generations of Puerto Ricans in New York City who sustained these sounds long after they left the island.
Throughout the night, Benito made clear that this residency wasn't just about him — it was about the community and legends who paved the way. Midway through the performance, he paused to deliver a shoutout to the P.R. trailblazers who shaped reggaetón and Latin music: Tego Calderón, Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen, Don Omar, Wisin y Yandel, Ñengo Flow and many others. 'This is all for you. For us,' he said, pulling the crowd even closer to his vision.
And the surprises didn't stop there. Basketball legends LeBron James and Draymond Green joined Benito on stage, lounging with him in a tiny recreation of a Puerto Rican casita — one of the standout set pieces of the night — that highlighted the island's charm and the sense of 'home' that resonated throughout the performance.
'This residency is more than a concert series — it's a defining moment for our island,' Jorge L. Pérez, the venue's general manager, told Billboard Español. 'It's an affirmation of our creative talent and our place in global entertainment.'
With Puerto Rico about to experience an influx of over 250,000 visitors during the residency's run, Benito has positioned the island as an entertainment destination, creating waves that will benefit the local economy, uplift small businesses and draw global eyes to its unique identity.
Pérez continues: 'It inspires the next generation to believe that success doesn't require leaving home. They can dream big, build here, and be celebrated here. This is Puerto Rican pride in motion. It's cultural relevance, economic momentum and artistic excellence — all rooted right where it matters most.'
By the time the final moments arrived near midnight, Bad Bunny stood shoulder to shoulder with his dancers, a massive Puerto Rican flag spread across the stage lights lit up the venue. It was a culmination of gratitude — a tribute to the land, the people, and the culture that shaped him into the artist the world knows today.
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