Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican artist known for his contributions to modern Latin music. The artist represents his homeland with the 77 musical awards he has won throughout his career, serving as an inspiration to worldwide Hispanic and Latino communities. Bad Bunny’s latest album, “DeBí TiRAR MáS FoToS,” serves as a commentary on change and resilience, with many tracks focusing on the current state of Puerto Rico. The album explores political themes revolving around how Puerto Rico has become Americanized, making it a place that is hardly recognizable to those who call the island their home.
However, the politics involved in Bad Bunny’s album span far outside Puerto Rico. He has expressed his feelings about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on social media, advocating against the agency with vulgar words. These values held by Bad Bunny directly contribute to why he will not be making any stops in major U.S. cities during his tour for “DeBí TiRAR MáS FoToS.”
The wise and political artist decided to hold 30 shows in Puerto Rico instead of stopping in Los Angeles, New York, or Houston. In an interview with i-D Magazine, Bad Bunny claimed that “People from the [Contiguous] U.S. could come [to Puerto Rico] to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel [to Puerto Rico], or to any part of the world. But [when planning the tour] there was the issue of– like, f—ing ICE could be outside [my concert].”
Now that Bad Bunny’s residence in Puerto Rico is complete, his world tour will continue in places like Mexico, Colombia and Chile. It is saddening to know that he is not touring in the Contiguous U.S. due to the harsh political climate of the nation.
Bad Bunny is making a strong political statement by not touring in the U.S., knowing that ICE initiatives have become increasingly strong. However, his mindfulness of global issues is not the only reason why he is a superstar. He is also a hero in the eyes of Hispanics and Latinos around the world, regardless of age or nationality. Perhaps the artist will be able to spread his music throughout our entire country again someday without fearing for his fans’ lives. Hopefully, Bad Bunny will be able to spread his music throughout our entire country again someday; without fear of putting his fans in danger.
