Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, has expressed that he has always been a fan of football great Lionel Messi.
The rapper teamed up with Messi for a new Adidas shoe collection, with their partnership creating a bespoke Adidas collection – featuring some of the brand’s most iconic looks, the Gazelle and the F50.
Speaking about what it felt like working with Lionel Messi, Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer Bad Bunny noted that he has huge admiration for the talent and excellence of the Argentine star.
Bad Bunny On Lionel Messi
Bad Bunny also shared that he views Messi as an example of how to remain humble while letting your work speak for itself.
The 30-year-old said: “I have always been a fan of Messi, so collaborating with him is a dream come true.
“Obviously, I admire his talent and excellence in the game, but I’ve also seen him as an example of how to stay humble, let your work speak for itself, and stay focused.”
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio also added that Lionel Messi’s “dedication and effort” are what gives him the edge over his colleagues and competitors.
Bad Bunny said: “His dedication and effort are what really set him apart from the rest, and that is something I have tried to emulate.”
When Will The Shoe Be Out?
Adidas have made it known that the Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny collection will be available from October 26, 2024.
Lionel Messi Speaks Well Of Bad Bunny
Lionel Messi also delivered his thoughts on Bad Bunny, indicating that he has been following the musician for a long time and that he really likes his music.
Messi said: “We really like his music. We have been following him for a long time, and there is always some song of his on the playlists we listen to. It’s part of the mix that always plays.”
Lionel Messi
The 37-year-old recently led Inter Miami to the Supporters’ Shield title, with the crown now earning the Herons a place in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Lionel Messi is still delineating his brilliance in football, having scored a hat-trick in two games in a row, one with Argentina in the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the other with Inter Miami on October 20, 2024.
The Argentina international is at the twilight of his career and he recently also hinted at an imminent retirement from international football.
Anyway, fans are still enjoying the brilliance of Messi and they will be hoping to witness more of his magical displays for a long time to come.
Lionel Messi’s Achievements
Lionel Messi has claimed several major honors in his career, including; 1 FIFA World Cup, 2 Copa America, 4 UEFA Champions League, and 10 La Liga titles.
Individually, Messi has won a mouth-watering 8 Ballon d’Or awards alongside 3 FIFA TheBest Men’s Player of the Year prizes and 2 FIFA World Cup Golden Balls.
The Argentine football star has made 888 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 735 goals and providing 355 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Lionel Messi has scored 112 goals and provided 60 assists in 189 appearances for Argentina.
Who Is Bad Bunny?
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer.
Bad Bunny is known as the “King of Latin Trap, “and he is the first non-English-language act to become Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year (he led Spotify’s list from 2020 to 2022).
The 30-year-old holds the second-biggest streaming year of any artist in Spotify history, generating over 18.5 billion streams in 2022.
As of December 2023, his album Un Verano Sin Ti is the most streamed album on Spotify with over 14 billion streams.
Bad Bunny’s Personal Information?
He was born on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to father Tito Martínez, who was a truck driver, and mother Lysaurie Ocasio, a retired schoolteacher.
Bunny has two younger brothers; Bernie and Bysael.
Moreover, Bad Bunny is said to be reportedly dating model Kendall Jenner despite experiencing some rocky patches.
Bad Bunny’s Net Worth?
Bad Bunny’s net worth is estimated to be between the region of €45 million – €60 million.
Musicians He Has Worked With?
Bad Bunny has worked with several music stars, including Drake, Cardi B, Karol G, and J Balvin, amongst others.
His Songs?
Bad Bunny, who has been active in his music career since 2013, has released several songs, including Soy Peor, Ojitos Lindos, Un Verano Sin Ti, Neverita, Trellas, and Cuando Perriabas, amongst others.
Bad Bunny’s debut studio album, X 100pre (2018), peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard 200, while his collaborative album with J Balvin, Oasis (2019), reached the top ten.
His second solo album, YHLQMDLG (2020), became the highest-charting all-Spanish album to appear on the Billboard 200 at the time.
The album was followed up with the compilation album Las que no iban a salir (2020).
