Bad Bunny’s bold take speaks for millions (but likely on deaf ears)

For clarification, this piece doesn’t express any personal political opinions. Instead, it delves into Bad Bunny’s perspective regarding a particular incident that occurred in Puerto Rico, an experience that resonates with similar situations observed across various regions in the U.S.

In his hometown of Avenida Pontezuela, Carolina, Bad Bunny found himself confronted by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. He subsequently shared a video of this incident on social media, using language that may not be suitable for all audiences.

Absolutely, it’s understandable for him to feel frustrated, much like anyone could in similar circumstances. However, an intriguing aspect is that whatever comments Bad Bunny, or any artist, makes about this issue may not bring about significant changes.

Bad Bunny does not hold back in his opinion of a recent ICE raid

It’s widely believed that artists and writers have the power to influence the operation of a country’s government significantly. There are numerous instances where this has occurred, but it could be argued that exerting such influence in the current U.S. political climate might be particularly challenging.

Bad Bunny explained the footage showing the raid, saying, “See, those individuals are driving RAV-4s, they’ve arrived in Pontezuela. I swear, they should have just left the people alone and focused on their work instead.

Other musicians have voiced their opinions on the matter, yet few have experienced a raid. Generally, they’ve expressed their stance during previously arranged protests.

Good news for Bad Bunny fans! He’s just announced dates for his Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour which kicks off towards the end of 2025 and continues into early 2026. Before the tour, he’ll be performing a 30-date residency at El Choli in San Juan.

Bad Bunny 2025/26 tour dates:

  • Nov. 21 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Estadio Olimpico
  • Dec. 5 – San Jose, Costa Rica | Estadio Nacional
  • Dec. 10 – Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio GNP
  • Dec. 11 – Mexico City, Mexico | Estadio GNP
  • Jan. 23 – Medellin, Colombia | Estadio Atanasio Girardot
  • Jan. 30 – Lima, Peru | Estadio Nacional
  • Feb. 5 – Santiago, Chile | Estadio Nacional
  • Feb. 13 – Buenos Aires, Argentina | Estadio River Plate
  • Feb. 20 – Sao Paulo, Brazil | Allianz Parque
  • Feb. 28 – Sydney, Australia | ENGIE Stadium
  • March 2026 – Tokyo, Japan
  • May 22 – Barcelona, Spain | Estadi Olimpic
  • May 26 – Lisbon, Portugal | Estadio Da Luz
  • May 30 – Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano
  • May 31 – Madrid, Spain | Riyadh Air Metropolitano
  • June 20 – Dusseldorf, Germany | Merkur Spiel-Arena
  • June 23 – Arnhem, Netherlands | Gelredome
  • June 27 – London, UK | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
  • July 1 – Marseille, France | Orange Velodrome 
  • July 4 – Paris, France | La Defense Arena
  • July 10 – Stockholm, Sweden | Strawberry Arena
  • July 14 – Warsaw, Poland | PGE Narodowy
  • July 17 – Milan, Italy | La Maura 
  • July 22 – Brussels, Belgium | King Baudouin Stadium

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2025-06-18 19:00