Bad Bunny isn’t just one of the most influential music artists of our time: he’s also a fearless LGBTQIA+ ally.

Hailing from Puerto Rico, the 31-year-old superstar began his music career in 2013, self-releasing tracks on SoundCloud. After signing with DJ Luían’s Hear This Music label in 2016, Bad Bunny skyrocketed to global fame, dropping a string of iconic singles — including ‘DtMF’, ‘Moscow Mule’ and ‘Dakiti’ — and cementing his status as the undisputed “King of Latin Trap”.

But it’s not just his record-breaking music and showstopping performances that have won hearts. From shutting down homophobes on Twitter to delivering queer-inclusive shows, Bad Bunny has consistently used his platform to stand up, and stand out, for the LGBTQIA+ community.

With the Puerto Rican superstar now named headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl, we’re looking back at some of his most unforgettable moments as an LGBTQIA+ ally.

1: When he refused to be defined by his sexuality

In an interview with the LA Times (20 February 2020), Bad Bunny said his sexuality “does not define me”: “At the end of the day, I don’t know if in 20 years I will like a man. One never knows in life. But at the moment I am heterosexual, and I like women.”

He also explained why it’s so important for him to include queer and disenfranchised people in his work, saying, “There are people who listen to reggaeton and love it and, at the same time, have never felt represented within it.”

By refusing to be defined by his sexuality or limit future possibilities, Bad Bunny showed that his allyship embraces openness, inclusivity and respect for diverse identities.