Bad Bunny faced credible death threat during Puerto Rico residency, security heightened at San Juan show

Bad Bunny faced a credible death threat during the final stretch of his 31-date No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency in Puerto Rico, a development that prompted an elevated security response at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan. The information surfaced publicly via Puerto Rican journalist Jay Fonseca on his podcast, where he described the last show of the residency as taking place under heightened alert after a social-media post suggested the rapper-singer could be targeted. Fonseca said security personnel were unusually vigilant, noting that the venue’s scale—within a 19,500-seat stadium—meant security measures were intensified and that federal agents were on hand. He added that Secret Service protection was present at one point because Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was in attendance.

Fonseca did not specify whether any suspect had been arrested, and representatives for Bad Bunny did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Daily Mail. The report underscores the level of security that often accompanies performances by high-profile Latin trap and reggaeton artists when they headline major events in the region, especially during periods of intense public attention.

The residency, which began earlier this month, concluded last Saturday. It followed a year in which Bad Bunny’s profile remained elevated even as his personal life drew headlines. The report notes that his relationship history with Kendall Jenner has kept him in the public eye alongside his musical achievements. The incident during the residency is being viewed within the broader context of his ongoing artistic projects and tour plans, including a recent decision about his U.S. appearances.

Earlier this month, Bad Bunny explained why he chose not to bring his upcoming tour to the United States, telling i-D magazine that there were multiple reasons tied to concerns about law-enforcement presence at venues. He characterized the situation not as an anti-U.S. stance but as a precaution regarding immigration enforcement officials potentially targeting concerts. He described the issue as a factor in his decision-making, noting that he has performed in the U.S. before but wanted to avoid a scenario in which federal agents could be present at shows abroad. The artist emphasized that his experiences performing in the United States have generally been successful and meaningful for his fans in the Latino community.

The security concerns around the Puerto Rico residency occurred as Bad Bunny is preparing for a broader international tour. He is scheduled to launch the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour on November 21, with a 57-date run that will begin in the Dominican Republic at Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo. The tour supports his sixth studio album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and has already generated substantial demand. Industry figures cited by the outlet indicate that the tour has sold more than 2.6 million tickets to date, underscoring the global appetite for his live performances.

Bad Bunny’s footprint in streaming and recorded music remains formidable. The performer, who rose to prominence in 2016 with the breakout track Diles, has drawn roughly 77.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and has sold more than 115.2 million records worldwide since his breakthrough. These metrics help illuminate the scale of his appeal as he transitions from residency dates in his home region to a larger international touring schedule, a trajectory that his management team has continued to pursue aggressively despite security considerations and political sensitivities around immigration enforcement.

The Puerto Rico residency marked another landmark in Bad Bunny’s career as he balances an ever-expanding live-performance calendar with the realities of hosting large audiences in politically sensitive locales. While the episode described by Fonseca highlights the security apparatus surrounding such events, it also reflects the broader industry practice of coordinating with federal and local authorities to ensure safe presentations for both artists and fans. The artist’s team has not publicly disclosed further details about the investigation or security steps beyond those described by Fonseca and reported by media outlets covering the residency.

As Bad Bunny moves toward the Dominican Republic stop of his world tour and then a string of dates across the Americas, observers will be watching how the artist navigates security, immigration considerations, and fan expectations in an era when the scale of contemporary tours often brings together high-profile figures, law enforcement agencies, and international audiences in close proximity. The upcoming performances are expected to continue drawing large crowds and strong demand, reinforcing Bad Bunny’s position as one of the most influential live performers in culture and entertainment today.