Reggaeton and Pop: Bad Bunny Heats Up Germany Shows in NRW
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny performed a sold-out concert in Düsseldorf, Germany, on June 21st.
- The concert featured a mix of reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop music, with elaborate stage production including pyrotechnics and lasers.
- Bad Bunny, known for his social and political commentary, has excluded the U.S. from his world tour due to concerns about ICE operations.
Düsseldorf, Germany – World-renowned artist Bad Bunny electrified a sold-out crowd at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in North Rhine-Westphalia on Saturday, June 21st, delivering a high-energy performance that spanned over two and a half hours. The concert, part of his ongoing world tour, showcased a dynamic blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop music, captivating fans who had gathered hours before the show's commencement.
The 32-year-old artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, treated the audience to an elaborate production featuring pyrotechnics, laser effects, and a dazzling light show. Fans enthusiastically chanted his first name throughout the performance, while Bad Bunny repeatedly expressed his gratitude in Spanish for the vibrant atmosphere. A notable element of the show included performances from a smaller, pink house-shaped stage called the "Casita," where select fans were invited to dance alongside the artist.
Bad Bunny's concerts are known for incorporating elements like twerking and fan interaction, including selecting an audience member to deliver the opening line of his song "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR," a tribute to his homeland, Puerto Rico. The artist consistently uses his platform to address themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and gentrification, and has been vocal about political issues, including his opposition to the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Due to concerns over potential operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at his shows, Bad Bunny has deliberately excluded the United States from his current world tour. Originally, only one concert was scheduled in Düsseldorf, but due to overwhelming demand, an additional show was added for Sunday, June 22nd.
Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.