Bad Bunny is making headlines once more, however this time it’s not for breaking streaming data or dropping a shock album—it’s for skipping the United States on his 2025-26 Debi Tirar Mas Fotos World Tour. In a candid interview with i-D, the Puerto Rican superstar opened up about why the world’s largest market isn’t on the itinerary: considerations about ICE.

“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate,” Bad Bunny defined. “I’ve performed there many times. All of [the shows] have been successful. All of them have been magnificent.” But at the same time as he celebrated his previous U.S. performances, the looming presence of immigration authorities weighed closely on the choice. “Like, fucking ICE could be outside [my concert]. And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about,” he stated.

For Bad Bunny, leaving the U.S. off the tour doesn’t imply followers are not noted. Puerto Rico, although a U.S. territory, stays a central stage for his imaginative and prescient. “People from the U.S. could come here to see the show,” he famous. “Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world.”

His framing positions the island as a cultural hub, turning his residence turf right into a vacation spot for followers and an emblem of pleasure and solidarity. The determination echoes feedback he made earlier this 12 months in a Variety cowl story, the place he hinted that U.S. stops had turn out to be “unnecessary,” citing frequent previous excursions. With dates spanning Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Bad Bunny seems intent on redirecting the highlight to areas typically neglected by international superstars.

Bad Bunny has additionally been outspoken about U.S. immigration enforcement in current months. In June, he shared a video on social media displaying ICE exercise in Puerto Rico, criticizing brokers for focusing on native communities.

His newest remarks underscore a broader critique of systemic abuse and mirror a dedication to defending his viewers whereas advocating for sovereignty, resistance, and Latino solidarity.

By sidestepping the U.S., Bad Bunny isn’t simply touring—he’s making an announcement. His music, his stage, and his message stay deeply rooted within the communities that formed him, sending followers a transparent message: artwork, tradition, and justice aren’t sure by borders.