Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Unauthorized Voice Sample Ahead of Super Bowl
Bad Bunny faces a $16 million lawsuit for allegedly using an unauthorized voice sample in his hit songs just before his 2026 Super Bowl performance.
Can a single line of recorded audio be worth $16 million? Global superstar Bad Bunny is finding out the hard way. Just weeks before headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, the artist is facing a massive lawsuit over an allegedly stolen catchphrase.
Details Behind the Bad Bunny $16 Million Lawsuit
According to a complaint filed on January 13, 2026, plaintiff Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera claims her voice was used without consent in two of Bad Bunny’s tracks: the 2018 hit "Solo de Mi" and the 2025 song "EoO" from the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Rivera alleges she recorded the line "Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perrero" in 2018 at the request of producer La Paciencia while they were students, but never signed any contract for commercial use.
The phrase has since become synonymous with Bad Bunny's brand, appearing on merchandise and being featured prominently in live performances. Rivera is now demanding $16 million from the rapper and Rimas Entertainment, citing violations of her privacy and publicity rights.
A Familiar Legal Pattern
This isn't the first time the Latin star has been in hot water over voice samples. His ex-girlfriend, Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, previously sued him over the iconic "Bad Bunny, baby" phrase. Rivera is notably represented by the same legal team that handled Hernández’s case, suggesting a strategic approach to addressing what they claim is a pattern of unauthorized use.
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