Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency Surprise Guests

On the first three nights of “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,” Bad Bunny invited Chuwi (former Billboard On the Radar Latin artists) to perform their airy, beach-friendly “WELTiTA.” “Thanks to the entire Bad Bunny team, and to you, Benito, for inviting us and being so intentional about wanting to see us grow,” the group expressed in an Instagram post.

To everyone’s surprise, LeBron James also joined Benito on stage during night one, where he was seen lounging with him in a recreation of a Puerto Rican casita. The basketball legend, who was accompanied by NBA star Draymond Green, was seen dancing to the dembow-heavy tracks “Nueva Yol” and “Tití Me Preguntó.”

Los Pleneros de la Cresta (established in 2013 by Joseph Ocasio Rivera, Joshuan Ocasio Rivera, Jeyluix Ocasio Rivera and Josue Roman Figueroa), brought tradition and fiesta to the stage when they joined Bad Bunny for “CAFé CON RON,” fusing plena with contemporary elements. “What we’re living is a true blessing,” the local group shared in their Instagram stories. “We are very thankful for being a part of this.”

RaiNao joined Benito on the second night of the residency for a sensual performance of “PERFuMITO NUEVO” — an electrifying blend of perreo and alternative pop with a side of intense flirtation.

Jhayco arrived as a surprise guest during the second night of “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí.” At the show, the two Puerto Rican urbano stars crooned the crowd with their timeless collaborations including “No Me Conoce,” “Tarot,” and “Cómo Se Siente.”

During Bunny’s residency, Medalla Light recreated Toñita’s Caribbean Social Club — and yes, Toñita (real name: María Antonia Cay) was spotted in the crowd. Known as one of the last surviving Puerto Rican social clubs in Brooklyn, New York, the club — embraced by many Boricua stars such as Benito, Rauw Alejandro, and Nicky Jam — is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year.

Fresh off of giving a monumental concert of their own in Venezuela, Jowell y Randy headed straight to El Choli to join Bad Bunny on night three of his residency. The venue went crazy when they performed their ultra-perreo smash hit “Safaera,” part of Bunny’s 2020 YHLQMDLG album.

Though he does not have a collaboration with Bad Bunny, Pedro Capó made a special appearance during the residency’s third night. “I got the call the night before last while I was preparing my kids’ birthday celebration, and from one moment to the next, it became part of our celebration,” he wrote on his Instagram. “We boarded a plane to remember the importance of preserving our culture and identity. As a family… in Puerto Rico. One of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever experienced.”

Ricky Martin was a special guest at Bad Bunny’s residency, where he and his twin sons Matteo and Valentino joined the fun in the “casita.” On videos that have circulated social media, the Puerto Rican artist is seen hanging out with colleagues and dancing to “Tití Me Preguntó.”

Ñejo was also invited as a guest to Bad Bunny’s “casita,” where he tagged along with his father and son. His son even documented their entire time at El Choli, from hanging out backstage with Eladio Carrión before the show to having drinks with Ricky Martin inside la casita. Watch the vlog here.

On the heels of celebrating the alliance between Alofoke Music and Sony Music CAC in Miami, Alofoke (real name: Santiago Matias) flew to Puerto Rico to join Bad Bunny during his residency. The Dominican radio host and social media personality shared all the backstage and concert moments on his official Instagram account.

Meanwhile, Eladio Carrión joined Bad Bunny on stage for a live performance of their collaborations “Thunder y Lightning” and “Kemba Walker.”

“You’re not listening to just anyone. It’s a pride to see you inspiring and representing how you do. Congratulations to the whole team!!,” Carrión expressed on Instagram with a carrousel of photos.

While a wave of music stars formed part of Bad Bunny’s residency, so did a handful of athletes. Just like LeBron James, who was part of the “casita” party, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé also joined the celebration. On many videos on social media, he’s seen enjoying the concert alongside Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

The sixth show of Bad Bunny’s “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” residency included a powerful performance by Ednita Nazario, who sang Bad Bunny’s “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii.” Pedro Capó was invited to do the same during one of the nights on the opening weekend.

Wisin did not stay behind either. The iconic artist of Wisin y Yandel fame joined Bad Bunny on stage to perform his old-school reggaetón bangers “Sácala” and “Saoco.” Watch part of their performance below.

On the third weekend of Bad Bunny’s residency (the first nine dates were only for Puerto Rican locals), Young Miko made a special appearance to perform their smash hit “Fina” together. The track is part of Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana album.

On the heels of his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he performed “Misterio” with J Balvin, Gilberto Santa Rosa rushed to El Choli for Bad Bunny’s show. There, he sang his timeless salsa tune “La Agarro Bajando” and also improvised a bit on Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable.”

“Thank you, Benito, for the courtesy and kindness of sharing your stage, audience, and applause,” the salsa icon expressed on his Instagram. “A moment I’ll never forget! […] Much respect and admiration, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you!” Bunny replied in the comments.

Renowned Puerto Rican artist and composer Alfonso Vélez joined Los Pleneros de la Cresta during one of the residency’s shows to perform his songs “El Fúa” and “El Jolgorio”— both staples in Boricua culture.

Bad Bunny has been inviting sports royalty to enjoy his concert from “La Casita.” After having basketball champ LeBron James and soccer champ Mbappé, he was joined by boxing champ Félix “Tito” Trinidad. The former professional boxer — one of the island’s greatest, who competed from 1990 to 2008 — received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Meanwhile, Tainy appeared as a surprise guest DJ at the residency, where he pumped up the crowd with old-school reggaetón jams such as Héctor el Father’s “Déjale Caer To’ el Peso” and Héctor el Father and Wisin & Yandel’s “El Telefono,” as well as his tracks with Bad Bunny: “La Santa” and “Neverita.”

After Pedro Capó and Ednita Nazario sat on the plastic chair, it was Farruko’s turn, who performed his powerful version of Bad Bunny’s “Lo Que le Pasó a Hawaii.”

“Religion built walls, but love builds bridges. While some argue about who is right, others simply embrace, help, and forgive. God didn’t come to found religions; he came to teach love. Don’t let temples divide you if there is only one heaven,” Farruko shared on Instagram alongside a photo with Benito.

Tito El Bambino surprised fans when he joined Bad Bunny at the top of the “La Casita” stage to sing some of his hits, including “Baila Morena.”

“At Benito’s house, we lived what we are: history, respect, and real fire. Two generations united by their love for this blessed island. Puerto Rico. The best reggaeton in the world is made here,” Tito shared in a recap video.

Arcángel — who has many collabs with Bad Bunny, including “La Jumpa,” “Me Acostumbre” and “Acho PR” — was a surprise guest during the fourth weekend of the residency. Not only did the emblematic reggaetón artist perform with Bunny on stage, but he also hung out in La Casita. “I went with the crew and we had a blast as usual! … EL CONEJO has one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in my life,” he expressed on Instagram.

Yandel was also part of weekend four of the residency, during which he performed some of the Wisin y Yandel classics such as “Sácala” and “El Télefono.” On his Instagram page, he wrote: “Thanks, Benito, for the invitation! The concert is next-level! [And] to my people in Puerto Rico for always welcoming me with so much love and energy. We had a great time!”

Sech was Bad Bunny’s first non-Puerto Rican artist to join him on stage during the residency. At La Casita, the Panamanian artist performed his bangers “Otro Trago,” “911” and “Sal y Perrea,” and even shouted “Acho PR es otra cosa” ahead of Bunny’s “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR” song. “Panama in the house! Thank you, Bad Bunny, I always have an amazing time in Puerto Rico. Long time no se you, ah! We’ll see each other again,” Sech promised on his Instagram.

During the heartfelt performance of “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii” — which has been interpreted by Pedro Capó, Ednita Nazario and Farruko earlier in the residency — Willy Rodriguez of Cultura Profética sang the song during the fourth weekend.

After promoting the forthcoming film Caught Stealing — where Bad Bunny portrays a Puerto Rican gangster — in Puerto Rico, main actor Austin Butler and film director Darren Aronofsky stopped by Bad Bunny’s residency. There, the two Hollywood stars vibed with Bad Bunny’s music while being a guest at his popular “casita” stage.

Hollywood power couple Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem were also spotted having a great time at La Casita. The Spanish actress was even invited to shout the popular phrase “Acho PR es otra cosa” before Bunny sings “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR.”

During the fifth weekend of the “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí” residency, Kany García was invited on stage for a heartfelt performance of Bunny’s “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii.” Farruko, Pedro Capó, Ednita Nazario, and Cultura Profetica’s Willy Rodriguez are among the Puerto Rican acts who have interpreted the song during the shows. “Thank you, Benito, for the invitation to sing to the Homeland. I always sing to it with ALL my HEART!!! And all my applause for you for putting our Culture in everyone’s mouths,” she shared on Instagram.

Mora joined the celebration during the residency’s fifth weekend, where he joined Bad Bunny to perform their fiery collaboration “Una Vez,” part of Bad Bunny’s 2020 YHLQMDLG album. Meanwhile, Spanish artist Quevedo enjoyed the concert from La Casita stage.

Residente, who reeled in Bad Bunny for his 2019 “Bellacoso” song, joined El Conejo Malo at the residency, where he pumped up fans with performances of the timeless Calle 13 hits “Chulin Culin Chunfly” and “Atrévete-Te-Te.”

Two of the audience’s most-anticipated guests made their way to the residency on weekend five. Puerto Rican newcomers Dei V and Omar Courtz joined Bad Bunny for the first time to perform their collaboration “Veldá,” part of Bad Bunny’s chart-topping album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.

Meanwhile, Chilean artist Paloma Mami — who’s currently making the rounds with her sophomore album Códigos de Muñeka — was a bystander at La Casita and jammed out to Bad Bunny’s hits.

Venezuelan representation made way to the famous “casita” stage with the presence of Beto, frontman of Latin Grammy and Grammy-winning group Rawayana. Enjoying Bad Bunny’s show as a bystander with refreshing drink in hand, Beto is in the midst of his own U.S. tour with the joint project with Bomba Estéreo called Astropical.

De La Ghetto — who collaborated with Bad Bunny on songs like “Caile” and “Acho PR” — surprised fans at the “casita” stage during weekend six of the residency. There, he serenaded fans with his sultry reggaetón bangers “Sensación del Bloque” and “Aparentemente.” On Instagram, he shared photos he took with Bad Bunny, as well as Becky G, Jon Hamm, and other celebs who were at the show.

Becky G was also spotted as a “casita” guest. Though the Mexican-American singer collaborated with Bad Bunny on “Mayores” back in 2017 (and is her most-viewed music video on YouTube to date at over 2.5 billion views), she did not perform but rather hang out with the locals on the stage, including De La Ghetto and Bunny himself. On various social media clips, she’s seen having the time of her life as she danced and sang-along to Bad Bunny’s music.

Old-school reggaetón artist Ñengo Flow was also present during the sixth weekend of the residency, where he joined Bad Bunny on stage for an electric performance of their 2020 perreo hit “Safaera.” “Accompanying the conejo in another historic show. Real G for life,” he later shared on his Instagram account.

iLe Cabra powerfully performed Bad Bunny’s “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii” — a song that raises awareness for the consequences of the colonialism, gentrification, and displacement on the island — at the residency. Making a statement on stage, iLe wore an outfit designed by Dani Fabrizi that was inspired by Puerto Rican nationalist leader Lolita Lebrón. “Sometimes everything just falls into place. Yesterday was one of those times, and it was incredibly exciting,” she expressed on Instagram.

Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera — popularly known for being the lead model in the vibrant “Despacito” video alongside Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee — joined Bad Bunny at his “casita” stage, and even had the honor to chant the popular phrase “Acho PR es otra cosa” before his performance of “VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR.”

LeBron James, Mbappé, and Tito Trinidad are some of the star athletes who have made appearances in “la casita.” Damian Priest was not going to stay behind. The WWE star, who competed with Bad Bunny in a San Juan Street Fight at WWE Backlash 2023, proudly flaunted a Puerto Rican flag tank top during the concert.

In “La Casita,” where she kept it low-key as a bystander, Elena Rose experienced a full circle moment. One she later penned about on her Instagram. Since I arrived at the show, the tears haven’t stopped flowing. For those who don’t know, I lived in Puerto Rico until I was 11,” the Venezuelan singer-songwriter expressed. “It made me completely silent because even though I knew all the songs in the show, my soul really needed that silence translated into gratitude and happiness… also for Benito and the entire team who managed to put into words and physical form the love and magic of this island, which, for me, is truly something incomparable and magical.”

Mau Montaner of urban pop duo Mau y Ricky shared a video from the “casita” stage, where he had a sweet interaction moment with Bad Bunny during his performance of “Si Veo a Tu Mamá.” The Venezuelan artist later shared a carousel of photos of his time in the residency and in Puerto Rico, where he celebrated his 32nd birthday.

Ivy Queen brought the house down when she arrived to El Choli for weekend seven of Bad Bunny’s residency. There, the Queen of Reggaetón had the crowd singing and dancing to her classic bangers “Quiero Bailar,” “Que Lloren” and “Los 12 Discípulos.” The Puerto Rican artist later shared various reels and photos on Instagram. “This is Pisces, you wouldn’t understand…it’s living between dreams and tides but always staying afloat,” Ivy posted.

Fresh on the heels of making history as the first Latin artist to headline the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan, Feid made his way to Puerto Rico. During weekend seven of the residency, the Colombian artist joined Bad Bunny at the popular “casita” stage to perform their collaboration “Perro Negro,” which hit No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart in April 2024. “From Tokyo to PR. How cool, Puerto Rico! We had a great time,” Ferxxo shared on Instagram with a set of photos from the concert.

Kendo Kaponi showed up as a guest artist at the “casita” stage, where he was a bystander who enjoyed the show. The Puerto Rican trap artist — who made his comeback with “Eso Es Por Mi” earlier in August — collaborated with Bad Bunny and Árcangel on the 2020 anthem “P FKN R.”

Among the star-studded guests at the 21st residency show was Nicky Jam. The Puerto Rican act — who has many collabs with Bad Bunny including “Te Boté” and “Bad con Nicky” — performed his all-time reggaetón classics “La Gata” and “Yo Soy Tu Marido.” “Thank you, Puerto Rico, we had a great time. Bad Bunny, thank you for the invite. I don’t want to leave here,” Nicky shared on his recap Instagram post.

New besties Belinda and Tokischa were also spotted at Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico. Videos on social media showed the Mexican pop star and Dominican urban artist — who are making the rounds with their collab “Wet Dreams” — singing along and dancing to Bad Bunny’s music during the concert. One of the highlights was when Belinda was invited to chant the popular phrase “Acho PR es otra cosa.”

Joining his celebrity friends at the “casita” stage during weekend seven of the residency was Sebastian Yatra. The Colombian pop artist was seen having the time of his life and even shared a video of himself and Belinda, alongside boxer and singer Jesus Ablan (aka Jay Kabalan), passionately singing along to “El Apagón.” “Describe this video. What a crazy celebration,” Yatra captioned the reel.

Jorge Drexler was one of the guests who made his way to the “casita” stage, where he was dancing along to Bad Bunny’s live show, especially enjoying the performance of “Café con Ron” with Los Pleneros de la Cresta. Fun fact: The Uruguayan singer-songwriter has interpreted his own trova version of Benito’s “Yo Perreo Sola” at his own shows.

During the residency’s seventh weekend, Alfonso “Tito” Auger Vega was invited to interpret the heartfelt “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” Tito is the lead singer of Puerto Rican rock band Fiel a la Vega, who is based in Vega Baja — Bad Bunny’s hometown. On Instagram, Tito thanked Bad Bunny for including him in the show, and shared a sweet photo alongside lyrics from Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin.”

Cuban actress Ana de Armas was spotted at la casita seemingly having a good time with a drink in hand, alongside Spanish filmmaker Paco León, with both dressed in chic beige outfits. “Thanks to Benito and his team for inviting us to the little house,” León wrote on his Instagram. “Much more than a concert, it was incredible to participate in that ceremony of love for Puerto Rican culture. Thank you and long live P FKN R.” — ISABELA RAYGOZA

In an Instagram video shared by El Alfa, he is seen in full-energy mode performing alongside Bad Bunny to their 2018 track “Dema Ga Ge Gi Go Gu” from El Alfa’s album Disciplina (Puerto Rico Edition). “Thank you to all Latinos around the world for your love and affection. Thank you to the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico for always giving me love. And @badbunnypr, what can I say, you’re number one in the world!,” the Dominican star wrote in the caption. — I.R.

In a special moment at the global Puerto Rican residency, Ozuna made a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny’s 24th performance. Spanning many of his hits, the self-proclaimed Negrito de Ojos Claros performed a medley of his classics like “Dile que Tú Me Quieres,” “Si Tu Marido No Te Quiere,” “Se Preparó,” “Adicto,” “Hey Mor” and “El Farsante,” taking the audience on a journey full of nostalgia and energy. The highlight of the night came at the end of his performance, when Bad Bunny and Ozuna united to perform their breakthrough 2018 hit “Te Boté,” one of the most significant songs in the history of Latin trap, sparking a standing ovation at the Choliseo. — I.R.

Although they don’t share a song together, the collaboration between Rubén Blades and Bad Bunny on stage was something to behold. While the salsa legend delivered his classic “Amor y Control” from the 1992 album of the same name during the concert at El Choli, what stood out even more was Blades joining El Conejo Malo for the closing number, “Baile Inolvidable.” The song, already rooted in salsa, became a perfect union of generations and styles, showcasing the natural blend of their musical worlds. “Thank you for the invitation, Benito, and to the audience, thank you for the welcome,” wrote the Panamanian icon on social media. — I.R.

Amid the lush, jungle-like greenery on stage, Luis Fonsi — dressed in beige jeans, a matching button-up shirt, and a crisp white t-shirt underneath — delivered an emotional performance during Bad Bunny’s residency. The Puerto Rican singer, renowned for catapulting pop-reggaetón to the global stage with his 2019 smash hit “Despacito,” took the mic to sing “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii” from Bad Bunny’s latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. “Last night, Benito invited me to sing at his residency. I sang with a lump in my throat, goosebumps, and my flag hanging from my soul. It was very emotional! Congratulations, Bad Bunny, from the heart,” Fonsi wrote on Instagram. — I.R.

Puerto Rican duo and real-life couple Buscabulla were spotted at the famed la Casita on the same night Panamanian legend Rubén Blades closed the show alongside superstar Bad Bunny. Raquel Berrios and Luis Del Valle were seen enjoying themselves alongside Paco León, Ana de Armas, and other notable guests. Buscabulla famously collaborated with Benito on the song “Andrea” from his 2022 album Un Verano Sin Ti. — I.R.

“Puerto Rico, I’m here, beautiful Puerto Rico,” DJ Khaled wrote on social media Sept. 1, announcing his arrival. The energetic DJ was among the many celebrities spotted at the casita during Bad Bunny’s 24th night of his residency. Khaled, dressed in a light, baggy jeans-and-T-shirt combo, appeared ecstatic to be part of the event. He also shared photos on Facebook featuring himself and his friends enjoying the occasion. — I.R.

Rauw Alejandro was one of the most highly anticipated stars who made his way to the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency on Sept. 7. At the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Rauw performed “Que Pasaría” and “Party” with Bad Bunny, but also his own bangers “Punto 40,” “Lokera” and latest single, “Buenos Términos.”

Beyond the surprise appearance, his outfit — which included a top hat by Herman Nadal, custom Willy Chavarría pants and an umbrella — was an ode to his soon-to-be-released single “GuabanSexx,” part of his forthcoming album, Cosa Nuestra: Capitulo Zero.

“This isn’t about who shines the brightest, but about how, with our art — each from our own corner — we continue to blaze a trail for our people, just as the pioneers did before us. Benito and Raúl forever,” he shared on Instagram.

A “BZRP Music Session” between Bizarrap and Bad Bunny has yet to happen, but that didn’t stop the Argentine hitmaker from visiting his colleague’s residency in Puerto Rico. In a rare appearance, Biza — wearing his go-to dark sunglasses and “BZRP” baseball cap — was spotted in “la casita” stage enjoying Bad Bunny’s live show.

Puerto Rican actress and Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres had “una noche inolvidable” (“an unforgettable night”) at the Bad Bunny concert. In a reel she posted on Instagram on Sept. 9, the Boricua model documents herself dancing salsa to “Baile Inolvidable,” singing along to “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” and giving Bad Bunny a warm hug.

Bad Bunny had a historic reunion with DJ Luian and Mambo Kingz at the residency, where he performed their 2016 trap bangers “Diles,” “Pa’ Ti,” “Me Mata,” “Solita,” “Chambea” and “Soy Peor.” Additionally, Luian publicly apologized to Bad Bunny for their earlier indifferences and had the honor of chanting “Acho PR es otra cosa!” The producers also hyped the fans with a medley of reggaetón classics.

After observing and enjoying Bad Bunny’s concert from “La Casita,” Emilio Estefan shared a sweet reflection on social media. “Through music, unity is achieved, and these concerts have given so much to the Island and to the entire Latino community. It fills me with joy to see so many enjoying, celebrating, and dreaming together. That dream is also mine and Gloria’s, and it would mean even more to be able to experience something like that one day in a free Cuba,” he expressed on Instagram Sept. 7. Emilio went to the concert with his daughter Emily Estefan and actor Marcello Hernández.

Reggaetón veteran J Alvarez stopped by Bad Bunny’s concert to enjoy the show from “La Casita.” “Proud of my people, my island, and what we stand for,” he shared on Instagram with a set of photos on Sept. 8. “Yesterday I spent time with the crew and supporting El Conejo as it should be.”

Jay Wheeler was invited to Bad Bunny’s residency for a heartfelt performance of “Turista.” “God’s timing is perfect,” the Puerto Rican artist expressed on Instagram Sept. 7 with a clip of his interpretation. He also shared photos from his time at the concert, where he’s seen enjoying the show with his wife, singer Zhamira Zambrano.

Latin hip-hop legend Vico C surprised fans at Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico, where he performed his timeless songs “Bomba para afincar” and “Viernes 13.” Ahead of singing the tunes, the Puerto Rican artist blessed the fans in El Choli, saying, “God loves you and he’s at the door.”

It was date night for Juanes, who took his entire family to the Bad Bunny show. The crew — Juanes, wife Karen Martínez and their three children Luna, Paloma and Dante — didn’t have just any seats, they enjoyed the show from “La Casita” stage.