Thinking with Bad Bunny: Cultural Politics and the Future of Puerto Rico
10 videos • 853 views • by Center for Puerto Rican Studies-Centro Whether you’re a fan or not, it is undeniable that Bad Bunny has been making history and headlines since his music hit the scene 🏆🥇🌟. He’s topping charts, winning awards, and redefining what it means to be a Puerto Rican artist 🔥. From Coachella and Billboard to Spotify and the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny has used his music and platform to address social and political issues, challenge traditional gender roles, and promote acceptance and inclusivity. But not everyone celebrates him. Many criticize his lyrics, question his fame, condemn his latest romantic interests 🤔🧐, and voice valid concerns around cultural appropriation, racism, and benefitting from a path the LGBTQIA+ community paved long before his success. That’s why this symposium is so important. In this symposium, CENTRO and our colleagues explore Bad Bunny’s impact on Puerto Rican society, including the role of reggaetón and trap on Puerto Rican culture and the politics of race, gender, and Latinidad. Panelists include a range of scholars, journalists, artists, cultural workers and critics such as Petra Rivera Rideau, Jonathan Rosa, Miguel Zénon, Angélica Negrón, Suzy Expósito, and more. Learn more about the Center for Puerto Rican Studies: centropr.hunter.cuny.edu