Bad Bunny Explains Why His Tour Will Skip the United States

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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is gearing up for a landmark residency in his homeland and a massive international stadium concert run, the ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ World Tour — but notably, the United States won’t be on the itinerary.

In a recent interview with Variety, the global icon opened up about the reasons behind this surprising decision, his deep connection to Puerto Rico, and how his music continues to reflect pride, pain, and love for his roots.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, has spent the past year dominating stages worldwide, raking in hundreds of millions and selling millions of albums. Yet after years on the road, he’s returning home for a historic 30-night residency at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, starting this summer. “The residency was always a dream,” he shared, describing it as a heartfelt tribute to the island that shaped him — a place that embodies a complex mixture of beauty and hardship.

 

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The Reason Behind No U.S. Dates on Bad Bunny’s Tour

While the upcoming world tour, launching in November, will cover Europe, the Caribbean, and more, it will skip United States venues. “It’s unnecessary,” Bad Bunny explained. Fans in the States have had plenty of chances to see him perform over the past six years, and this chapter is about something different — a renewed focus on his home and fresh creative energy.

He also revealed why he’s choosing not to release a concert film this time around. “We want the live experience to matter. I want to create memories and share emotions in the moment,” he said, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity in an age saturated with digital content.

Throughout the interview, Bad Bunny highlighted his role not just as a performer but as a cultural voice. His latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, channels Puerto Rican folklore and social commentary, blending traditional sounds with reggaeton. He’s unapologetically outspoken on topics like colonialism, immigration, and queer identity, pushing boundaries within Latin music and society.

Despite his global fame and Hollywood connections, Bad Bunny remains grounded, spending much of his time on the island and surrounding himself with longtime friends. “Puerto Rico has a rough duality — moments of pride and moments of frustration,” he reflected. The residency’s title, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí (“I Don’t Want to Leave Here”), captures that tension perfectly — a declaration of love, resistance, and belonging.

In his own words, “My job is to f—ing sing,” and with this new phase, Bad Bunny is channeling that focus into something deeply personal and powerful — a celebration of his home, his people, and the music that has made him a global phenomenon.