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All the Surprise Guests at Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency (Updating)
Bad Bunny officially kicked off his summer residency No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 11. Produced by Noah Assad Presents and Move Concerts, the 30-day trek will wrap Sept. 14, with the first nine shows reserved exclusively for residents of Puerto Rico. More from Billboard Bad Bunny Gets Adam Sandler's Stamp of Approval as 'Funnier Than Me' in 'Late Night' Chat About 'Happy Gilmore 2' Fans Choose DANNA's 'Khe Calor' as Their Favorite New Latin Music of the Week La Adictiva Takes the Lead on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart With 'Cuídala' In true Bad Bunny fashion, the artist delivered pride, power, and Puerto Rican excellence during the opening night on Friday (July 11), where he performed songs from his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, including 'Baile Inolvidable,' 'Nueva Yol,' 'Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR,' 'Turista,' and the heartfelt title track, 'DTMF.' He also performed some of his all-time hits, such as 'Si Estuviésemos Juntos,' 'Yo Perreo Sola,' 'Me Porto Bonito' and 'Callaíta.' 'I'm in Puerto Rico, I'm home, having fun and, to be honest, I don't want to leave,' he expressed in a video in January when he announced the residency. 'Thanks to music and the love you give me through my music, I've had the privilege of traveling to sing in different places of the world. I appreciate and love to do it. There are places I for sure will return […] and some I've never been to but would like to visit, like Brazil and Japan. And there are places I haven't been to in a long time, like Italy, London, Spain.' But for now, the global Latin star is celebrating his sixth studio album — which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart — at home. He's also bringing his friends along. Below, check out an updating list of the special guests at the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency. 1. ChuwiOn the first three nights of 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,' Bad Bunny invited Chuwi (former Billboard On the Radar Latin artists) to perform their airy, beach-friendly 'WELTiTA.' 'Thanks to the entire Bad Bunny team, and to you, Benito, for inviting us and being so intentional about wanting to see us grow,' the group expressed in an Instagram post. 2. LeBron JamesTo everyone's surprise, LeBron James also joined Benito on stage during night one, where he was seen lounging with him in a recreation of a Puerto Rican casita. The basketball legend, who was accompanied by NBA star Draymond Green, was seen dancing to the dembow-heavy tracks 'Nueva Yol' and 'Tití Me Preguntó.' 3. Los Pleneros de la CrestaLos Pleneros de la Cresta (established in 2013 by Joseph Ocasio Rivera, Joshuan Ocasio Rivera, Jeyluix Ocasio Rivera and Josue Roman Figueroa), brought tradition and fiesta to the stage when they joined Bad Bunny for 'CAFé CON RON,' fusing plena with contemporary elements. 'What we're living is a true blessing,' the local group shared in their Instagram stories. 'We are very thankful for being a part of this.' 4. RaiNaoRaiNao joined Benito on the second night of the residency for a sensual performance of 'PERFuMITO NUEVO' — an electrifying blend of perreo and alternative pop with a side of intense flirtation. 5. JhaycoJhayco arrived as a surprise guest during the second night of 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí.' At the show, the two Puerto Rican urbano stars crooned the crowd with their timeless collaborations including 'No Me Conoce,' 'Tarot,' and 'Cómo Se Siente.' 6. ToñitaDuring Bunny's residency, Medalla Light recreated Toñita's Caribbean Social Club — and yes, Toñita (real name: María Antonia Cay) was spotted in the crowd. Known as one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in Brooklyn, New York, the club — embraced by many Boricua stars such as Benito, Rauw Alejandro, and Nicky Jam — is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year. 7. Jowell y RandyFresh off of giving a monumental concert of their own in Venezuela, Jowell y Randy headed straight to El Choli to join Bad Bunny on night three of his residency. The venue went crazy when they performed their ultra-perreo smash hit 'Safaera,' part of Bunny's 2020 YHLQMDLG album. 8. Pedro CapóThough he does not have a collaboration with Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó made a special appearance during the residency's third night. 'I got the call the night before last while I was preparing my kids' birthday celebration, and from one moment to the next, it became part of our celebration,' he wrote on his Instagram. 'We boarded a plane to remember the importance of preserving our culture and identity. As a family… in Puerto Rico. One of the most beautiful moments I've ever experienced.' 9. Ricky MartinRicky Martin was a special guest at Bad Bunny's residency, where he and his twin sons Matteo and Valentino joined the fun in the 'casita.' On videos that have circulated social media, the Puerto Rican artist is seen hanging out with colleagues and dancing to 'Tití Me Preguntó.' 10. ÑejoÑejo was also invited as a guest to Bad Bunny's 'casita,' where he tagged along with his father and son. His son even documented their entire time at El Choli, from hanging out backstage with Eladio Carrión before the show to having drinks with Ricky Martin inside la casita. Watch the vlog here. 11. AlofokeOn the heels of celebrating the alliance between Alofoke Music and Sony Music CAC in Miami, Alofoke (real name: Santiago Matias) flew to Puerto Rico to join Bad Bunny during his residency. The Dominican radio host and social media personality shared all the backstage and concert moments on his official Instagram account. 12. Eladio CarriónMeanwhile, Eladio Carrión joined Bad Bunny on stage for a live performance of their collaborations 'Thunder y Lightning' and 'Kemba Walker.' 'You're not listening to just anyone. It's a pride to see you inspiring and representing how you do. Congratulations to the whole team!!,' Carrión expressed on Instagram with a carrousel of photos. 13. MbappéWhile a wave of music stars formed part of Bad Bunny's residency, so did a handful of athletes. Just like LeBron James, who was part of the 'casita' party, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé also joined the celebration. On many videos on social media, he's seen enjoying the concert alongside Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. 14. Ednita NazarioThe sixth show of Bad Bunny's 'No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí' residency included a powerful performance by Ednita Nazario, who sang Bad Bunny's 'Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii.' Pedro Capó was invited to do the same during one of the nights on the opening weekend. 15. WisinWisin did not stay behind either. The iconic artist of Wisin y Yandel fame joined Bad Bunny on stage to perform his old-school reggaetón bangers 'Sácala' and 'Saoco.' Watch part of their performance below. 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Bad Bunny Gets Adam Sandler's Stamp of Approval as ‘Funnier Than Me' in ‘Late Night' Chat About ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
Bad Bunny and Adam Sandler bring their comedic chemistry to Late Night With Seth Meyers on Tuesday night (July 22), teasing the arrival of Happy Gilmore 2 this week. In the interview, the unlikely duo — Sandler reprising his role as golfer Happy Gilmore and Benito as his eccentric caddie — charm audiences with stories about the sequel and a dose of behind-the-scenes humor, as shown in the teaser below. More from Billboard Ozzy Osbourne Performing Final Gig From Throne 'Last Thing He Would Have Wanted,' Says Black Sabbath Bandmate Marvin Winans' 'Forgiveness,' From Justin Bieber's 'SWAG,' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot Gospel Songs Chart Texas' Alamo Posts Loving Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Who Once Urinated on Sacred Memorial: 'We Honor History in All Its Complexities' When Meyers asked Sandler how he knew Bad Bunny had the comedic chops for the role, Sandler didn't hesitate. 'I saw him on Saturday Night Live,' Sandler said, then pointing to Benito. 'When I saw you on Saturday Night Live, I was like, 'He's funnier than me.'' The Puerto Rican superstar — who took a break from his historic residency in Puerto Rico to do the interview — quickly but humbly deflected the compliment: 'There's no way, there's no way.' Meyers wasn't far behind in praising the 'NUEVAYoL' hitmaker, bringing up his memorable SNL sketches during his hosting gig and three-time stint as a musical guest. Benito named his favorites, including the viral moment he played a tía alongside Pedro Pascal, also starring SNL castmember Marcello Hernández. Meyers, prepared for this answer, pulled up the now-iconic photo of the duo fully committed to their hilarious characters, dressed like elderly aunties. 'That was epic for me and for the whole Latino community,' Benito said, reflecting on one of his most celebrated moments on SNL. But he didn't stop there, citing another fan-favorite skit: 'I love the Shrek one.' Meyers couldn't resist joking about Bunny's effortless comic timing. 'In both the Benito sketches, he's just like barely trying, you know?' Sandler chuckled in agreement, hinting that this easy humor is exactly what brought Bad Bunny into his comedic fold. The playful banter offers fans a taste of what's to come in Happy Gilmore 2, where Sandler's golf franchise gets a fresh twist nearly three decades later. The film premieres Friday on Netflix. Tune in to Late Night With Seth Meyers tonight at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC to see the full interview, and catch a preview below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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Bad Bunny Explains Difference Between Stage Persona and Benito on ‘Late Show': ‘Nothing Better Than Being Yourself'
Bad Bunny pulled a rare late night double-down on Tuesday night (July 22) when he popped in to The Late Show to promote his role in the anticipated comedy sequel Happy Gilmore 2, while also dropping by Late Night With Seth Meyers, with the movie's star, Adam Sandler, in tow. From the top, Late Show host Stephen Colbert noted that while the singer's stage name is how the world knows him, he prefers to be called by his birth name, Benito. Dressed in a Gilmore-worthy caddy outfit of shorts, t-shirt, baseball hat and a windbreaker, the Puerto Rican superstar explained the difference to self-described 'abuelo' (grandpa) Colbert. More from Billboard I Saw Bad Bunny's Residency Twice — But That Wasn't All That Made My Puerto Rico Experience Special Ozzy Osbourne Performing Final Gig From Throne 'Last Thing He Would Have Wanted,' Says Black Sabbath Bandmate Marvin Winans' 'Forgiveness,' From Justin Bieber's 'SWAG,' Debuts at No. 1 on Hot Gospel Songs Chart 'It's definitely a stage name,' he said as Colbert wondered if Bad Bunny was a persona that allows the singer to be a different person on stage. 'It used to be. I think at the very beginning, it was more like Bad Bunny was a character, but growing up and there's more about Benito in Bad Bunny,' Benito said. 'I learned that there's nothing better than [to] be yourself… like in life, but art, music be yourself, it's the best. Benito, Bad Bunny… they are the same,' he added to cheers from the studio audience. Benito further explained that when he is on stage Bad Bunny is more 'confident and powerful,' in a way that makes him feel different when he's connecting with the crowd. Colbert showed footage from Benito's ongoing historic 30-show homestand in Puerto Rico and asked what it's been like to share the stage with so many special guests during this iconic run of gigs. 'I love to perform everywhere around the world… I love to perform here in U.S.A. with all the Latino community,' Benito said. 'But performing at home with my people, it always feels different. It's like a family reunion, especially these residency shows feel way more united than ever. It's something magical to me.' After describing his perfect day in Puerto Rico, Benito came back to discuss his role in Gilmore, including his meet-cute with his 'favorite' comedic actor, Sandler. 'I've been in a lot of Lakers games, but I never saw him before,' Benito said of his courtside seats, where he's met a ton of other A-listers. But at one game he attended, he spotted Sandler sitting on the other side of the court and he freaked out. ''No way, he's here,'' he recalled whispering to his best friend. 'You know who I'm talking about.' Benito said he kept sneaking looks at Sandler and at one point they made eye contact and Sandler shot BB a peace sign. 'Bro, I was wearing glasses, 'cause I started to cry courtside. And I was a little tipsy, so I got emotional. I was like, 'no way he know who I am. He know me!' And I was so excited and then we met through text.' Benito plays Sandler's caddy in the film, which opens on Friday (July 25) and also features Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller, Kid Cudi, Travis Kelce and professional golfers Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and John Daly. Watch Bad Bunny on The Late Show below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
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15-07-2025
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Bad Bunny Surprise Drops New Single "Alambre Púa" Along With Music Video
Summary Global music icon Bad Bunny continues to redefine album rollouts, stunning fans with the surprise release of his new single, 'Alambre Púa' (Barbed Wire), and its accompanying music video. The track, which kicked off his highly anticipated 'No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí' residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 11, officially dropped on streaming platforms today, electrifying audiences on the island and worldwide. 'Alambre Púa' immediately set the tone for Bad Bunny's 30-night residency, catching fans off guard during the opening weekend (July 11-13). The bomba and plena-infused electronic track features a thick bass and mesmerizing synthesizers, with lyrics that see Benito reflecting on a past, perhaps forbidden, lover. Phrases like 'Si me deja' te hago un bebé' (If you leave me, I'll make you a baby) and 'Como tú ninguna se ve' (No one looks like you) convey a deep yearning for an ex. The song, written by Bad Bunny and produced by Tainy and Luis Ahmed Irizarry, is his first new music since his albumDeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToSin January. The accompanying music video for 'Alambre Púa' adds another layer to the surprise. It initially focuses on a woman dancing on what appears to be a beach, only to pull back and reveal she's on a soundstage, beneath the residency's iconic message: 'No me quiero ir de aquí.' This visual choice subtly reinforces the theme of his residency—his deep connection to Puerto Rico—and the idea that even the most vibrant experiences are crafted with intentionality. The unexpected release of 'Alambre Púa' amplifies the buzz around his historic residency, further cementing Bad Bunny's reputation for innovative fan engagement and bold artistic statements.
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14-07-2025
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‘No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí': Bad Bunny Brings Pride, Power & Puerto Rican Excellence to Historic Residency Premiere at Coliseo
It feels undeniable at this point: the first half of the decade belongs to Bad Bunny. Over the past five years, the Puerto Rican superstar has reigned as the most-streamed artist on the planet, his music serving as the soundtrack to millions across borders, cultures and languages. Year after year, he shatters records, breaks barriers, numerously reaches No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and carves out a legacy shared only by once-in-a-lifetime icons. 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. More from Billboard Bad Bunny Kicks Off Historic Residency in Puerto Rico: Every Song From First Show 'Been Busy': Tame Impala Teases New Music With Social Media Update Doja Cat, Tems, J Balvin & Coldplay Join Forces for Unifying FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show Performance 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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