From Supermarket Bagger to Super Bowl Headliner: Why 2025 Was the Year of Bad Bunny
Named a 2025 Entertainer of the Year, Bad Bunny broke records with a No. 1 album, a $400M residency, and a Super Bowl gig. Fat Joe explains why his influence is unprecedented.
A Record-Breaking Year by the Numbers
Bad Bunny didn't just have a good year; he dominated 2025. Named one of Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year, the Puerto Rican superstar delivered a string of achievements that rewrote the record books. His album, *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*, not only hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 but also redefined the Latin genre, ultimately ending the year as No. 1 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums Chart. On Spotify, he was officially the most-streamed artist of 2025.
His influence extended far beyond streaming. His 31-show sold-out residency in his native Puerto Rico is estimated to have generated around $400 million for the local economy. At the Grammys, he made history, becoming the first Spanish-language artist to score nominations in the top three categories—Album, Song, and Record of the Year—in the same year. To top it all off, he was revealed as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
Fat Joe: 'The Influence of This Man Has Never Been Seen Before'
Fellow Puerto Rican and hip-hop legend Fat Joe is one of many who recognizes Bad Bunny's unique power. In a tribute for EW, he called him a "mega star" and a "revolutionary." Fat Joe recounted flying to San Juan for the residency and hearing the pilot make an unusual announcement upon landing. Instead of the typical "Welcome to Puerto Rico," the pilot allegedly said, "Welcome to Bad Bunny." It’s an anecdote that perfectly captures an artist who has become synonymous with his homeland.
"To think that maybe 10 years ago he was packing bags in the supermarket to now selling out stadiums... this man has defied all the odds," Fat Joe said. He sees Bad Bunny as a unifying force, not just for Puerto Ricans but for the entire Latino community.
A Revolutionary with Grace
According to Fat Joe, Bad Bunny's art is about more than just creating hits. His whole album tackles serious issues like the gentrification of Puerto Rico and his grandmother being forced to sell her house. "He's a revolutionary," Fat Joe explained. "But while you're having a fun time, he slips the lyrics in there and what's important to help educate people." Regarding the backlash to his Super Bowl announcement, Fat Joe insists he's handled it with grace and deserves the spot. "He's the number one streaming artist on earth—obviously, he's got fans. He's gonna rock the Super Bowl like none other."
The Bad Bunny phenomenon signals a fundamental shift in the geography of global pop culture. It's no longer just about 'crossing over' into the English-speaking market; it's about a non-English cultural product becoming the global mainstream on its own terms. His success proves that the 'local' can now be the 'center,' a power shift accelerated by streaming platforms and a generation with borderless taste.
본 콘텐츠는 AI가 원문 기사를 기반으로 요약 및 분석한 것입니다. 정확성을 위해 노력하지만 오류가 있을 수 있으며, 원문 확인을 권장합니다.
관련 기사
영화 '로맨틱 홀리데이'의 낸시 마이어스 감독이 19년 만에 비하인드 컷을 공개했습니다. 그녀가 이 영화를 크리스마스 영화로 생각하지 않는 이유와 애플TV+ 리메이크에 대한 반응을 확인하세요.
1962년에 시작되어 63년째 꺼지지 않는 펜실베이니아 센트레일리아의 지하 탄광 화재. 작은 실수가 어떻게 한 마을을 유령 도시로 만들었는지 알아보세요.
갑작스러운 문자 한 통에 충격받았나요? 심리학자 제니스 빌하우어 박사가 제안하는 예상치 못한 상황에서 멘탈을 지키는 4가지 마음 관리법을 소개합니다.
이지젯 항공편 이륙 직전 한 노인 여성이 사망했습니다. 하지만 다른 승객들은 그녀가 탑승할 때 이미 사망한 상태였다고 주장하며 논란이 일고 있습니다. 항공사 측은 이를 강력히 부인했습니다.