![]() Whether it’s his tweets about practicing self-love, subtle social critiques, or earnest social media posts inspiring others to follow their dreams, Bad Bunny has never been afraid to be outspoken, to inspire, and to set himself apart from his peers in música urbana, in the process appealing to audiences from all walks of life. In part, it’s this kind of philosophical musing and unrelenting commitment to represent his roots that’s endeared Bad Bunny to so many Boricuas. That’s the difference between being stuck telling yourself ‘never’ and building a legacy that lasts forever.” Snapshots of a woman in rolos hanging up laundry to dry on her roof, as well as an abuela sitting in her rocking chair, flashed across the 360-degree screen, capturing a quotidian, slice-of-life portrait of life in PR. Or you fight for those dreams until the end. “You’re born and then you do what you’re supposed to…from the most simple things, like washing your own dirty clothes, to working every day to put food on the table, to even letting your dreams fall apart. As the parody came to a close, a contemplative voiceover from El Conejo Malo boomed through the arena, broadcasting a speech on self-determination and the pursuit of happiness. Romero Nutz for Remezclaįittingly, El Conejo Malo opened this momentous homecoming with a 10-minute video introduction chock full of references only his fellow Boris would understand, including a spoof of the late-night talk and variety show No Te Duermas, featuring Los Rivera Destino, the trio famous for their bolero reimagining of “Te Boté,” the model Mimi Pabón, and social media personality Jovani Vasquez, as well as plenty of characters from the program. “We wanted to create visual storytelling that was directed by our team, several illustrators from Puerto Rico and California.” Photo by Daniela P. “Everything started with Benito’s vision to bring a sensorial experience to the event, not just an audiovisual one,” the agency tells Remezcla. ![]() ![]() Elaborate installations, conceptualized by local creative agency Buena Vibra, appeared throughout the arena, including a full-service arcade, complete with old school games like Galaga a custom nail art salon, a wink to Bad Bunny’s love of manicures illustrated visuals through nearly every song (including a hilarious collage of Sonic Youth, Dead Kennedys, Linkin Park and Blink-182 posters during “Tenemos Que Hablar”) and even a series of horoscope booths with branding from Puerto Rico’s favorite Instagram astrologist and illustrator, Mela Pabón. The significance of this homecoming concert wasn’t lost on the Vega Baja rapper every detail of the show was a deft reference to the public persona that Benito has cultivated. ![]() Benito Antonio Ocasio Martinez beamed from the LED-lit stage, radiating the kind of charisma only possible for a newly coronated superstar. Amid a sea of light-up bunny ears, third eye bandanas, and clout goggles, Bad Bunny is leaping across a 360-degree stage as the deafening roar of almost 18,000 fans drowns out the ukulele strums of his song “Ni Bien Ni Mal.” Over the course of the next four hours, Puerto Rico’s largest perreo of the weekend would unfold thousands of Boricuas would herald the return of their triumphant hometown hero, as he embarked on the first of his three-night run at Hato Rey’s El Choliseo arena, performing over 40 songs from his catalog with dozens of guests. ![]()
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