Bad Bunny Has Loved Belinda Since His Childhood: Inside Their Yearslong Connection

When Bad Bunny invited Belinda on stage during his Puerto Rico residency, fans weren’t sure if they were witnessing just a concert — or the beginning of a story that felt destined to happen.

It wasn’t a simple improvised duet. It was the meeting of two artists whose connection had started years earlier, when Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, a Puerto Rican kid, listened to Mexican pop and dreamed of fame.

The five-year age gap between them is hardly significant, but Belinda — the Spanish star with Mexican roots — rose to stardom first.

And yes, Bad Bunny was a Belinda fan as a child, and the proof is there: in old photos, in song lyrics and in the way they looked at each other that night. But let’s take it step by step.

A Christmas Album and a Childhood Dream

The internet never fails when it comes to uncovering gems from the past. After their appearance together onstage, an old photo began circulating of Bad Bunny, now 31, holding a Belinda CD, a Christmas gift he had once received.

The album dated back to the era of Cómplices al rescate, the 2002 children’s telenovela where Belinda, now 36, became the ultimate teen idol of a generation.

At the time, she wasn’t just dominating Mexican television; she was also ruling the radio with hits like “Ángel,” “Lo siento” and “Bella traición.” It was the golden age of Latin teen pop, and a young Benito was listening in Vega Baja, never imagining he’d one day share a stage with her.

The Musical Clues Bad Bunny Left About Belinda

In most of his songs, Bad Bunny drops tributes to Puerto Rico, but in some hits he revealed something more personal: his admiration for Belinda.

In the 2018 track “Dime si te acuerdas,” Benito raps: “Tú ere’ mi Belinda, yo tu Christian” (“You are my Belinda, I am your Christian”), in a direct nod to Belinda’s relationship with Christian Nodal, which was trending at the time.

Likewise, in 2023’s “VOU 787,” Bad Bunny tapped into nostalgia, referencing “Mariana” and “Silvana,” the twin characters Belinda played in Cómplices al rescate. Coincidence? Not at all.

On his album Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, he once again paid homage to his childhood idol, this time more boldly. The line “Enchulá como Belinda” (“Fall in love as Belinda”) from “Perro Negro” went viral — and when Bad Bunny sang it live with her by his side in Puerto Rico, the crowd went wild.

For her part, Belinda responded to the lyrical flirtation in 2024 with “La Cuadrada” (featuring Tito Double P), singing: “Te traigo enchula’o, como diría Benito” (“You are in love, as Benito would say”). Fans saw it as a playful nod, a musical partnership — and maybe even a bit of media-savvy fun.

The Night It All Exploded

The peak moment came on August 24 during Bad Bunny’s residency in his homeland. Belinda appeared as a surprise guest, and what followed was pure chemistry: smiles, dancing, knowing glances and a massive chorus of “Perro Negro” that shook the Coliseo.

Social media went into overdrive with theories: A new collab on the way? Romance? Or simply mutual respect between two Latin icons?

Belinda — whose beauty and presence have only grown stronger with time — came face-to-face with one of today’s biggest stars, who also happened to be her childhood fan. It wasn’t just an encounter; it was an explosion of effort, talent and admiration.

Bad Bunny and Belinda aren’t just artists; they’re symbols of two different generations now converging. And while the future of this duo remains a mystery, one thing was made clear in Puerto Rico: Childhood dreams sometimes come true — under neon lights and thunderous applause.