Today in Focus Bad Bunny goes to the Super Bowl
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Feb 6, 2026 
Jen Ortiz, deputy editor at The Cut who profiles Bad Bunny, discusses his rise from SoundCloud to global stardom. She covers his daring visuals and gender-bending videos. She recalls time with him in Puerto Rico and his political awakening during protests. She explains why he refuses to sing in English, the album’s Puerto Rican nostalgia, and the controversy around his Super Bowl performance.
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Yo Perreo Sola Video Moment
- Jen Ortiz recalls the Yo Perreo Sola video where Bad Bunny dresses in drag and challenges machismo.
- That moment showed risk-taking and marked Jen's long-standing fandom.
Personal Time At His Puerto Rico Home
- Jen spent time with Bad Bunny at his Puerto Rico home before his album release and found him warm and jokey.
- Speaking Spanish in the interview let him open up and share more freely.
From SoundCloud To Global Fame
- Bad Bunny rose from uploading songs on SoundCloud while bagging groceries to global fame in his early 30s.
- His rapid ascent mirrors reggaeton's global expansion and early streaming dominance.