Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny recently released a surprise single, “Una Velita,” seven years after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. The song serves as an indictment of the state of affairs in Puerto Rico before and after the storm, highlighting the government’s failures and the thousands of lives lost in the aftermath. Bad Bunny also criticizes the island’s leadership, infrastructure, and the prolonged blackouts that have plagued Puerto Rico, even before the hurricane. The song has resonated with fans, many of whom have shared emotional reactions and personal stories related to the hurricane. This isn’t the first time Bad Bunny has used his music to raise awareness about issues in his homeland. In 2022, he released a song and documentary criticizing the government’s response to the power grid crisis. In interviews, Bad Bunny has urged young Puerto Ricans to take action and vote to hold leaders accountable. With “La Velita,” Bad Bunny delivers a powerful political statement while humanizing the experiences of those affected by natural disasters. The song serves as a call to action for Puerto Ricans to stand up for themselves and their community.
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Bad Bunny’s ‘La Velita’ pays tribute to Hurricane Maria and condemns the government
