Bad Bunny was reportedly the target of a “credible death threat” at his Puerto Rico concert residency, per TMZ.
According to Puerto Rican journalist Jay Fonseca, an unknown individual shared messages on social media that he wanted to kill the 31-year-old rapper (born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio).
While he did not specify when the suspect planned to carry out the attack, Fonseca shared that there was federal security present on Saturday (Sept. 20) at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot (known to locals as “el Choli”) where the rapper performed the final show of his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency.
“There was a major alert for security,” said Fonseca in Spanish near the 18-minute mark linked here. “In other words, security was very zealous and stealthy for security at el Choli because there was a credible threat towards Bad Bunny. Later they realized the individual had serious issues, but apparently they were armed and everything.”
Fonseca also reported that additional measures were taken, such as restricting more areas of the venue.
It’s unclear if the suspect was arrested.
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On the final night of the residency, Marc Anthony joined Bad Bunny to perform “Preciosa,” a classic ode to Puerto Rico. From the top of the B-stage, famously known as “La Casita,” the rapper also brought out Ñengo Flow, who wore a jersey honoring the victims of Hurricane María, as well as reggaetón legends Jowell y Randy. Arcángel and De La Ghetto later appeared to perform their collaborative track “Acho PR.”
Separately, Mark Adams Prieto, an Arizona man indicted for planning a mass shooting with the intent of starting a “race war,” was believed to be targeting Bad Bunny’s concerts in Atlanta in 2024.
As noted by NBC News, the U.S. Department of Justice did not provide specifics in its statement about which artist or venue Prieto had targeted. However, the dates of the shows, May 14 and 15, are a match for concerts the 30-year-old Puerto Rican superstar held for his Most Wanted Tour at the State Farm Arena.