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All the Surprise Guests at Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Residency (Updating)
Bad Bunny officially kicked off his summer residency No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico on July 11. Produced by Noah Assad Presents and Move Concerts, the 30-day trek will wrap Sept. 14, with the first nine shows reserved exclusively for residents of Puerto Rico.
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In true Bad Bunny fashion, the artist delivered pride, power, and Puerto Rican excellence during the opening night on Friday (July 11), where he performed songs from his latest album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, including 'Baile Inolvidable,' 'Nueva Yol,' 'Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR,' 'Turista,' and the heartfelt title track, 'DTMF.' He also performed some of his all-time hits, such as 'Si Estuviésemos Juntos,' 'Yo Perreo Sola,' 'Me Porto Bonito' and 'Callaíta.'
'I'm in Puerto Rico, I'm home, having fun and, to be honest, I don't want to leave,' he expressed in a video in January when he announced the residency. 'Thanks to music and the love you give me through my music, I've had the privilege of traveling to sing in different places of the world. I appreciate and love to do it. There are places I for sure will return […] and some I've never been to but would like to visit, like Brazil and Japan. And there are places I haven't been to in a long time, like Italy, London, Spain.'
But for now, the global Latin star is celebrating his sixth studio album — which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart — at home. He's also bringing his friends along.
Below, check out an updating list of the special guests at the No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency.
1. ChuwiOn 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.
2. LeBron JamesTo 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.'
3. Los Pleneros de la CrestaLos 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.'
4. RaiNaoRaiNao 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.
5. JhaycoJhayco 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.'
6. ToñitaDuring 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.
7. Jowell y RandyFresh 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.
8. Pedro CapóThough 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.'
9. Ricky MartinRicky 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.'
10. ÑejoÑejo 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.
11. AlofokeOn 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.
12. Eladio CarriónMeanwhile, 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.
13. MbappéWhile 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.
14. Ednita NazarioThe 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.
15. WisinWisin 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.
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