Childhood and Family Background
Bad Bunny was born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio on March 10, 1994, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He grew up in the Almirante Sur neighborhood of Vega Baja, raised by his parents Luis Martínez and Lysaurie Ocasio. He has described his upbringing as modest and grounded in everyday working-class life.
Education and Early Interests
He attended the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, where he studied audiovisual communications. During his student years, he began experimenting with music and uploading tracks online. Before focusing fully on music, he worked odd jobs, including as a bagged goods factory worker and a truck loader.
First Steps in Music
Bad Bunny started gaining attention by posting songs on SoundCloud and YouTube in the mid-2010s. His early tracks blended Latin trap and reggaeton, drawing listeners in with a raw, direct style. He has cited local Puerto Rican artists and everyday street life as key influences in his formative years. More background on his rise can be found on AllMusic.
