Bad Bunny makes history as first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, lit up Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Saturday, marking a historic milestone as the first artist from Latin America to headline a UK stadium. He performed the first of two sold-out nights to a crowd of about 50,000.

The show was part of his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” (DTMF) world tour, with the album of the same name winning Album of the Year at the Grammys in February – the first entirely Spanish-language album to do so. Opening with “La Mudanza,” the concert blended modern Latin rap with old-school salsa, supported by a live band.

Standout moments included the hit “Nuevayol,” which helped Bad Bunny break into mainstream British audiences. While he addressed the crowd mostly in Spanish (after asking permission at the start), he also paid tribute to Venezuela following its devastating earthquakes, saying all Latinos stand in solidarity with the country.

The stadium featured a second stage designed as a Puerto Rican-style home, giving the show an intimate feel. The three-hour set included an exclusive song “Cybertruck,” which received a muted reaction from the crowd. Celebrities such as Adele and Novak Djokovic were spotted in the audience.

Bad Bunny has not included US dates on this tour, citing concerns that his fans could be targeted by immigration enforcement. Colombian singer Karol G is scheduled to perform at the same venue next summer.