Ricky Martin Pens Impactful Open Letter to Bad Bunny

In a recent heartfelt open letter, Ricky Martin applauded Bad Bunny for his significant achievements at the Grammy Awards. Taking place on February 1, the event marked a historic moment for the Puerto Rican urban music scene.

Ricky Martin’s Open Letter to Bad Bunny

Published on February 3 in El Nuevo Día, Martin’s letter, titled “When One of Ours Succeeds, We All Succeed,” expressed his pride in Bad Bunny, who won three Grammy Awards, including the coveted album of the year for his production, *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*.

Martin emphasized the importance of Bad Bunny’s success, particularly as it was achieved through a Spanish-language album. He wrote, “Seeing you win three Grammy Awards… touched me deeply.”

A Landmark Achievement in Latin Music

• Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year with an entirely Spanish album.
• *Debí Tirar Más Fotos* spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
• The album maintained a position atop the Top Latin Albums chart for 50 weeks.
• Bad Bunny also won Best Música Urbana Album and Best Global Music Performance for “EoO.”

Martin reflected on the significance of Bad Bunny’s triumph, noting, “You won without changing the color of your voice. You won without erasing your roots.” His praise highlighted the importance of authenticity in their cultural heritage.

A Message of Hope and Identity

During the Grammy ceremony, Bad Bunny’s speech resonated deeply with many. Martin noted, “What touched me most… was the silence of the entire audience when you spoke.” Bad Bunny addressed pressing social issues, advocating for the immigrant community and condemning systems of separation and persecution.

Martin concluded his letter by affirming Bad Bunny’s role in inspiring a generation to embrace their identity. “This achievement is for a generation to whom you taught that their identity is non-negotiable,” he said.

As Bad Bunny gears up for the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 8, he is poised to make history again, as the first artist primarily singing in Spanish to headline the event. This continues to pave the way for Latin music on global platforms.