Overview
- In a New York Times Popcast interview, Rosalía said she is “the opposite of Benito,” explaining that she strives to sing in languages beyond her own to reach listeners.
- The remark spread widely on social media, where many fans interpreted it as a slight of Bad Bunny’s choice to perform only in Spanish.
- A viral TikTok by @rina_see_me accused Rosalía of benefiting from Latino culture without sharing its roots, prompting the singer to reply that her words were misinterpreted and to stress her respect for Bad Bunny before deleting the comment.
- Rosalía continues promoting LUX, her multilingual album due November 7 via Columbia, which she says involved translators and language coaches as she recorded across numerous tongues.
- Bad Bunny has presented his Spanish-only performances as intentional, referencing that position during his SNL hosting stint and in discussion of his 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.