One of the most recognizable names in music, Bad Bunny has become a true icon within the entertainment world. The Puerto Rican star, real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, brings people together with his music.
Known for making Latin trap and Reggaeton, Bad Bunny has won numerous awards. His 2020 album, YHLQMDLG, became the first all-Spanish-language album to reach number one on the Billboard 200, and in 2022 it earned the accolade of the world's best-selling album.
Outside of music, Bad Bunny is a big pro wrestling fan and even held gold for WWE at one point. He will enter the squared circle when he faces Damian Priest in a street fight at Backlash on May 6. That is in Puerto Rico, an event he will also be the guest host for.
The Sporting News now looks into where Bad Bunny stands among the wealthiest and most influential entertainers.
Bad Bunny’s WWE history
Bad Bunny began appearing in WWE in 2021, performing music for wrestlers. That same year, he won the 24/7 Title with the help of Priest. At WrestleMania 37, Bad Bunny teamed with Priest to take on and beat The Miz and John Morrison.
It wasn't until 2022 that he returned to the ring, entering the Royal Rumble that January. Bad Bunny interfered in Rey Mysterio’s match against his son Dominik at WrestleMania 39, preventing Dominik from cheating.
On the Raw after WrestleMania, Priest attacked Bad Bunny, putting him through an announcer's table. The latter returned a few weeks later and challenged Priest to a street fight while attacking him with a kendo stick.
What is Bad Bunny’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Bad Bunny has a net worth of approximately $40 million.
Bad Bunny’s career earnings
In 2022, his music was streamed about 18.5 billion times, with an estimated gross earnings total of $230 million.
Per Forbes, Bad Bunny was the fifth-highest-paid musician in the world in 2022, taking home $88 million. That's in part to his two tours: the El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo and The World's Hottest Tour. Those in front of him include Taylor Swift ($92 million), The Rolling Stones ($98 million), Sting ($210 million), and Genesis ($230 million).
Bad Bunny’s social media influence
Bad Bunny has one of the largest social media followings in the world. He has 4.9 million followers on Twitter, 14 million followers on Facebook, and 45.3 million followers on Instagram.
His YouTube page has over 45.6 million subscribers, and people have downloaded his songs by the billions on Spotify.
Bad Bunny charities
Bad Bunny helped form the non-profit organization Good Bunny Foundation, which "works to improve the quality of life of Puerto Rican youth through the support of youth arts and sports initiatives."
In December 2022, Bad Bunny and the Good Bunny Foundation handed out 20,000 gifts to children in Puerto Rico at the “Bonita Tradicion” gift drive. Some of those gifts include sports equipment, instruments, and paint materials.
"We want to close the year in the best way, bringing a bit of joy, hope, and love to the children with an event that reflects the best of this time with a very special emphasis on the traditions of our island, “Jose Torres, Director of the Good Bunny Foundation said in a release via Billboard.
The Foundation also helped launch Play Ball Again, which rebuilt community baseball fields in Puerto Rico.
Bad Bunny donated $100,000 to the SER Teletonpr.org telethon, which raised funds to support rehabilitative treatment for children with autism and muscular disabilities.