Bad Bunny didn’t just sell out two massive shows in Santo Domingo. He walked away from the Dominican Republic looking like a man who’d just rediscovered a missing piece of himself. After shaking the Olympic Stadium with back-to-back "DTMF" tour concerts, the global superstar spent time touring the capital alongside the country’s tourism department. Then he went online and dropped what can only be described as a full-blown love letter to the DR.
The post read like someone opening their diary and letting fans peek inside. Bad Bunny reminded fans that before the world caught on, before the Grammys and the Met Gala chaos and the stadium world tours, there was Puerto Rico, and right behind it, the Dominican Republic.
© FilmMagicHe shared: "At 22, after all those years living in Puerto Rico, I stepped on Dominican soil for the first time, with very few songs but with infinite hunger to take over the world."
According to the #1 artist of the world, Dominican dubbed him as “el locooo, el conejo, el mejol,” adding: "As if they had already seen the future. So close to me all my life, I never would’ve thought that Quisqueya would end up being so important and dear to me. There are too many experiences and stories I’ve lived in this beautiful land with many similarities to mine. There are many Dominican friendships and good people I’ve met, whom I value and keep with great affection."
© Getty Images for The Recording AThat early support clearly stuck with him. He described the country as a place full of experiences that mirror his own story, friendships that have lasted nearly a decade, and people whose kindness he holds close. "Thank you for so much love for almost 10 years. Thank you for these incredible concerts we had this past weekend. This visit now was very brief but very special," he said.
The Surprise Tour Stop
What makes his message even sweeter is the confession that Santo Domingo wasn’t even supposed to be part of the tour, "because of logistics, timing, and stadium accessibility. But my friend GAMAL worked harder than ever to make it possible. Thanks to that, I had a tour kickoff I didn’t expect and didn’t know I needed. WOW! República Dominicana, just like in 2016, once again you’ve given me the love and energy to start sharing with the world."
And judging from Bad Bunny’s words, the experience hit him harder than he expected.
A Country That Keeps Giving
The way he talked about Dominican fans felt like a full-circle moment. He said that, just like in 2016, the DR gave him the strength to start sharing with the world again. For an artist who’s constantly reinventing himself, that kind of emotional recharge is basically creative gold.
© Kevin MazurThe Dominican Republic is Bad Bunny's secret paradise outside Puerto Rico. For years, he has discreetly spent New Year's Eve with friends and family on the east side of the country, widely known for its jaw-dropping beaches and fun nightlife.
Bad Bunny is a cultural connector, someone who understands the weight of community and the power of gratitude. After this love letter, his bond with the DR feels stronger than ever. While Bad Bunny has a North American passport, many fans are asking the government to grant the artist Dominican citizenship, as they feel he is part of the Caribbean nation.
