Bad Bunny is having a moment that stretches far beyond music charts and trophies. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Puerto Rican superstar cemented his legacy by winning Album of the Year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” along with Best Urban Music Album. It was a career-defining night, filled with emotion, pride, and cultural significance. But as the applause faded, another story quietly began to dominate conversations online: the unexpected presence of Gabriela Berlingeri.
The timing could not have been more striking. With less than a week before his highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, Bad Bunny appears unstoppable professionally. Personally, however, fans are now wondering whether an old chapter of his life might be reopening.
© GettyA Speech Rooted in Identity and Gratitude
When Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio stepped onto the Grammy stage, the room was already electric. His words quickly grounded the celebration in something deeper than fame. “Puerto Rico,” he began, drawing loud applause from the audience. Visibly emotional, he continued, “There is nothing we can’t achieve. Thank God, thank the Academy, and thank the people who have believed in me throughout my entire career, everyone who worked on this album. Thank you, mom, for giving birth to me in Puerto Rico, I love you.” He closed by dedicating the award to migration and displacement, saying, “I want to dedicate this award to all the people who have had to leave their country.”
The speech reinforced what “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” represents. It was a love letter to his roots, his upbringing, and the sounds that shaped him. It also reminded fans why Bad Bunny’s success feels personal to so many people across Latin America and beyond.
Gabriela Berlingeri’s Quiet Appearance Raises Eyebrows
While the spotlight remained firmly on the stage, keen-eyed fans noticed something happening off-camera. Gabriela Berlingeri, Bad Bunny’s former partner, was present at the ceremony. In an image she shared on social media, the jewelry designer and influencer was seen inside the VIP area at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
© Gabriela BerlingeriShe wore a Premium access wristband and stood among members of the artist’s inner circle, signaling that her presence was neither accidental nor distant. Additional videos shared by friends close to Benito showed Gabriela attending the event alongside people deeply connected to his world.
For fans, the image felt loaded with meaning. After years of separation and months of speculation about a possible reconciliation, this was the clearest sign yet that the two may be closer again.
A Relationship That Grew Away From the Spotlight
Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri’s relationship became public during the 2020 pandemic, though they had been together since 2017. That same year marked a turning point in his career with the release of “YHLQMDLG” (Yo Hago Lo Que Me Da La Gana), an album that brought energy and comfort to listeners during lockdown.
© Gabriela BerlingeriIn a revealing interview for Rolling Stone at the time, Bad Bunny addressed his personal life directly. “I’m with someone,” he said, shutting down speculation. “She is very special in my life. This quarantine has made me realize that she is the best partner I could have.”
He later explained how they met after a Zion & Lennox concert in Puerto Rico. “And later in a restaurant, while I was eating with my parents and my brothers. We started talking and from there we kept seeing each other,” he recalled. Speaking openly about her impact, he added, “I’m happy with her. [People] don’t know that she helped me a lot emotionally when I needed it most.”
© Getty ImagesDespite their deep connection, they kept their relationship largely private. Aside from a rare red carpet appearance at the 2021 Billboard Awards, they avoided public displays and social media posts together.
Why This Moment Feels Different
The contrast between Gabriela and Bad Bunny’s relationship and his later romance with Kendall Jenner is impossible to ignore. His year-long relationship with Jenner, from 2023 to 2024, played out in front of cameras, fashion campaigns, and high-profile events. With Gabriela, the dynamic was always quieter and more intimate.
© Grosby GroupThat is why her presence at the 2026 Grammy celebration feels significant. It was not a casual sighting. It was a night marking one of the biggest achievements of his life, and she was there to witness it.
Fans are now piecing together clues, wondering whether this image is simply a show of support or the beginning of a renewed chapter. For now, neither has confirmed anything. Still, in a year defined by triumph, nostalgia, and reflection, the idea of Bad Bunny reconnecting with someone who knew him before the global fame feels strangely fitting.
