Bad Bunny Spills Tea on ICE Fears, Explains Why US Tour Dates Are MIA

I’m Quinn Parker, and I’m here to dish out the juiciest celebrity gossip, and today, I’ve got the scoop on Bad Bunny’s latest revelation that’s got everyone talking. The Puerto Rican rapper, aka Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, just spilled the tea on why he left the US out of his upcoming 2025-2026 tour dates, and it’s a doozy.

In a recent interview with I-D, Bad Bunny opened up about his fears of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids outside his shows, which allegedly led him to exclude the US from his Debi Tirar Mas Fotos concert series. “There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the US, and none of them were out of hate – I’ve performed there many times,” he explained. “All of [the shows] have been successful. All of them have been magnificent. I’ve enjoyed connecting with Latinos who have been living in the US.”

But, according to Bad Bunny, the real reason he didn’t include the US in his tour dates is because of the risk of ICE raids. “But specifically, for a residency here in Puerto Rico, when we are an unincorporated territory of the US…People from the US could come here to see the show.” He added that he was also “very concerned” that ICE might organize outside his shows if he did include the US in his upcoming tour.

This isn’t the first time Bad Bunny has expressed his concerns about ICE. Over the summer, he took to Instagram to criticize the federal agency for stopping several unidentified individuals in his home country. “Look, those motherf–kers are in these cars, RAV-4s,” he said in Spanish in the video. “They’re here in Pontezuela.” “Sons of bitches,” Bad Bunny added, “instead of leaving the people alone and working there.”

Bad Bunny’s Debi Tirar Mas Fotos World Tour is set to kick off on November 21 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and will take him to various countries in Latin America and Europe, as well as Australia, Japan, and London, before concluding on July 26, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. Fans in the US were initially disappointed to see that he wouldn’t be visiting their country, but now they know the reason behind his decision.

The “Dakiti” hitmaker has been making headlines lately, and it’s not just about his music. Recently, a US tourist visiting Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was shot to death in San Juan. Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old from New York, passed away after being struck in the abdomen and side. “It’s very hard,” Mares’ father told The Post after his son’s tragic death. “Yesterday was a hard day. We’re still in pain. He was a beautiful person.”

Bad Bunny’s concerns about ICE raids are valid, and it’s not surprising that he would take steps to ensure his fans’ safety. As a prominent figure in the music industry, he has a platform to speak out against injustices and raise awareness about important issues.

In conclusion, Bad Bunny’s decision to exclude the US from his tour dates is a complex one, driven by his concerns about ICE raids and his desire to protect his fans. While it’s disappointing for fans in the US, it’s clear that Bad Bunny is prioritizing their safety and well-being.

And that’s a wrap, folks! Bad Bunny’s tea is piping hot, and we’re all just here for it.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post
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