Bad Bunny’s Powerful Political Messages at Puerto Rico Show

Bad Bunny delivers powerful performances and impactful political messages during his finale concerts in Puerto Rico, addressing key social issues.

Bad Bunny has concluded his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS era with two shows in Puerto Rico, titled “CERRAMOS EN CASA,” which translates to “We’ll end it at home.” These performances were not only remarkable but were also infused with important social commentary and featured special guests.

At the start of the concert, Benito presented a video narrated by Concho, the mascot from his DTMF album, to express his opposition against the Esencia project. This multibillion-dollar initiative authorized by the government aims to develop 2,000 acres of land for luxury resort chains, raising concerns about the potential environmental impact and resource depletion in Puerto Rico.

The audience rallied behind the cause, chanting “ESENCIA NO VA,” or “Esencia will not go through!” Benito articulated the severity of the situation, saying, “I don’t know if you understand the magnitude of the problem. It’s not even close to normal… It’s not even close to being normal for the town to have power outages every night. That there are families who have gone more than 100, 120, 130 days without water. That’s not normal.”

Further addressing the corruption prevalent in local leadership, he stated that it is unacceptable for Puerto Ricans to suffer in such conditions. “And with this energy, with the energy of this song, I want you to defend yourself and fight for what is rightfully yours, Puerto Rico,” he proclaimed, prior to performing his track “El Apagón” from his 2022 album Un Verano Sin Ti.

This sentiment echoed his remarks from the first night of performances, where he spoke about the ongoing water and power issues, suggesting that the chaos inflicted upon the community is intentionally designed to drive residents away from their homeland. “This chaos, this disaster is created on purpose to try to play with our emotions,” he criticized, emphasizing the need to stand united against such actions.

Despite the significant political undertones, the concerts were a celebration, as he featured various special guests. Salsa legend Victor Manuelle joined him to perform “Mala y Peligrosa” and a rendition of Celia Cruz’s “La Vida Es Un Carnaval.”

Newer Puerto Rican artist Dei V also made an appearance for the second consecutive night, performing “VeLDÁ.” Another rising star, RaiNao, showcased her talent alongside Benito in their collaboration “PERFuMITO NUEVO” at the La Casita stage.

Additionally, Bad Bunny paid tribute to reggaeton’s legacy by bringing out pioneering duo Jowell & Randy, who performed alongside him. The highlight of the evening was a performance with superstar Rauw Alejandro on tracks like “Party” and “Qué Pasaría…”.

In a fitting conclusion to his tour, Bad Bunny performed exclusive tracks for audiences in Puerto Rico, treating attendees to two throwbacks instead of the usual one. He included “RLNDT” from his debut album X 100PRE and “120” from his 2020 album EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO.

The tour has been a remarkable success, with over $460 million in gross revenue, alongside accolades from both Latin and Anglo Grammys.

As he wraps up this chapter of his career, fans and observers eagerly anticipate what Bad Bunny will explore next.