Global music star Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) has begun a 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico, prioritizing local residents for the first nine shows. The residency is seen as a political statement, aiming to galvanize Puerto Rican pride and resilience against economic uncertainty, gentrification, and colonialism. His latest album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' explores themes of injustice, and his decision to skip a U.S. mainland tour is also viewed as a political stance.
Bad Bunny makes a ‘political statement’ as Puerto Rico residency begins
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Global music star Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) has begun a 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico, prioritizing local residents for the first nine shows. The residency is seen as a political statement, aiming to galvanize Puerto Rican pride and resilience against economic uncertainty, gentrification, and colonialism. His latest album, 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos,' explores themes of injustice, and his decision to skip a U.S. mainland tour is also viewed as a political stance.
Trending- 1 2017: Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico.
- 2 1959: Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state.
- 3 Earlier this year: Bad Bunny posted an Instagram story criticizing U.S. immigration policies.
- 4 Friday: Bad Bunny's residency began in Puerto Rico.
- Increased sense of pride and resilience among Puerto Ricans
- Economic boost for local businesses in Puerto Rico
- Amplification of marginalized voices and struggles of Latinos
- Potential political impact on U.S.-Puerto Rico relations
What: Bad Bunny's 30-concert residency in Puerto Rico, with the first nine shows exclusively for Puerto Rican residents, is seen as a political statement amplifying Puerto Rican culture and addressing issues like colonialism and gentrification.
When: Friday (residency began), recent past (album release, Instagram post criticizing U.S. policies), 2017 (Hurricane Maria), 1959 (Hawaii became 50th U.S. state).
Where: Puerto Rico, Coliseo de Puerto Rico (San Juan), Río Grande, Hawaii, New York, United States mainland.
Why: To galvanize Puerto Rico's unique sense of pride and resilience, promote the island's rich culture, make a political statement against U.S. policies and colonialism, and celebrate after years of hardship.
How: Bad Bunny is performing a series of 30 sold-out concerts, prioritizing Puerto Rican residents for the initial shows. His music and visualizers explore themes of injustice and displacement. He has also chosen to skip a U.S. mainland tour.