As global superstar Bad Bunny gears up for his “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” tour, the Reggaeton artist has made it clear that the United States will not be on his itinerary. The Puerto Rican hitmaker revealed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are the main reason he refuses to bring his live show stateside.
In a recent interview, Bad Bunny said he feels “concerned” about the impact of ICE activity on his fans, especially in immigrant communities that make up a large part of his audience. “It doesn’t feel right to celebrate and have fun in a place where people are scared to show up because of raids,” he explained. “Music should be about unity, not fear.”
The decision comes at a time when ICE operations have drawn sharp criticism for targeting undocumented immigrants in major U.S. cities, sometimes outside of concert venues and public events. With Bad Bunny’s popularity spanning across Latino and immigrant communities, he said he doesn’t want his shows to be places of risk for his supporters.
Bad Bunny’s upcoming tour will instead focus heavily on Latin America and Europe, where his influence continues to grow. Cities like Mexico City, Madrid, and Buenos Aires are already reporting high demand for tickets. While U.S. fans will be disappointed, he emphasized that his decision is about standing with his community.
The artist, who has long used his platform to highlight social and political issues, added that he hopes conditions in the U.S. will change so he can one day return to perform there. Until then, Bad Bunny says he will continue to make music and create safe spaces for fans wherever he tours.