Currently, Bad Bunny is one of the most popular singers in the world, but few know the story behind his stage name.
Several artists choose to use pseudonyms or stage names, hiding their real identity behind a creative mask. This phenomenon is common in the artistic sphere, where the stage name is the key to public recognition, while the real name remains in the shadows. An example of this practice is an internationally renowned artist, who has conquered massive stages with each of his performances as Bad Bunny.
If we mention Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, it is unlikely that anyone will immediately associate him with his impact on the contemporary music scene. However, by naming him Bad Bunny, most recognize him, since many have heard his successes and know his artistic career.
Why does Bad Bunny use this stage name?
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican artist who has conquered the world with his urban style and musical talent, has not only managed to be the first Latino on the cover of ‘Rolling Stone’, but has also placed his songs at number one on the charts. of successes in numerous countries. His fame, however, does not overshadow the peculiarity of his stage name, a story that dates back to his childhood.
From an early age, Bad Bunny showed interest in music. His participation in the church choir until he was 13 marked his musical sensitivity. From then on, artists like Héctor Lavoe or Daddy Yankee awakened in him a fascination with the urban genre. Despite his innate shyness, Bad Bunny found in music a way to express himself and become uninhibited.
The anecdote behind his stage name ‘Bad Bunny’ takes us back to his childhood. At a school activity where he had to dress up as a rabbit, little Benito, visibly upset, posed for a photo that years later would become the cornerstone of his artistic identity. Looking for a unique and striking name, Benito translated “bad rabbit” into English, giving rise to the now recognized ‘Bad Bunny’.
