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Bad Bunny Debuts 30-Show San Juan Residency to Showcase Puerto Rican Culture

Reserved for island residents with elaborate tropical staging, the residency amplifies Puerto Rican history ahead of an international tour

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Overview

  • Thousands of local fans attended the sold-out opening shows at the 18,000-seat Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 12
  • The residency title "No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí" and his sixth album "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" foreground Puerto Rican culture, colonial legacies and the impact of gentrification
  • The opening night featured a lush tropical forest stage set with percussionists, folkloric dancers and a surprise appearance by NBA star LeBron James
  • The 30-night run continues through September before Bad Bunny embarks on a 23-date global tour starting in November
  • Recognized as Spotify’s most-streamed artist from 2020 to 2022, Bad Bunny is positioning himself as a voice for Puerto Rico on the world stage