Puerto Rican Culture

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has emerged victorious in court after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming his 2022 hit “Enséñame a Bailar” featured an unlicensed sample from Nigerian artist Dera, real name Ezeani Chidera Godfrey. The case, which could have had significant implications for sampling practices in global pop music, ended after the plaintiff failed to pursue the claim within the deadlines set by the court.

As the New Year begins, streaming platforms have revealed the songs that defined 2025, highlighting a mix of blockbuster collaborations and K-pop influence. Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music's Replay charts show a global audience gravitating towards high-profile partnerships.

Bad Bunny opened the 51st season of Saturday Night Live with the kind of energy that makes headlines across two continents. The Puerto Rican superstar not only hosted the season premiere, but also used the stage to joke about, and celebrate, his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show, a first for an artist performing entirely in Spanish.

The NFL has confirmed that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show in 2026, with the announcement sparking both celebration and controversy. The reggaeton trailblazer will perform on the world's biggest stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on 8 February 2026 (US time).

California Governor Gavin Newsom has once again taken aim at Kid Rock in his ongoing series of Trump-style parody posts, declaring the “American Bad Ass” rocker banned from performing in California for making what Newsom called “horrific music.”

Saturday Night Live’s line-up for the 50th anniversary show on 14 February features some of the biggest stars in the world.

Bad Bunny boosted Kamala Harris' campaign video targeting voters in Puerto Rico Harris on Sunday.