In a revealing interview on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Bad Bunny discusses his Spotify record-breaking album 'Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana,' his upcoming 2024 'Most Wanted' tour, and his growing cultural impact.
n October 20, 2023, Bad Bunny graced "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" with his presence. The Puerto Rican artist, who has become a global sensation, discussed his latest album, "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana," which for a brief moment set a new record by becoming the most-streamed album on Spotify in a single day for 2023. "Nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow," he told Fallon, translating the album's title. The record-breaking feat adds to his accolades, as he has been Spotify's most-streamed artist for three consecutive years, amassing over 18.5 billion streams in 2022 alone.
"Al Pacino is my uncle," Bad Bunny quipped, later clarifying it was a joke. But his connection to the iconic actor is real; Al Pacino appeared in a music video "Monaco". "I'm very grateful 'cause that was a dream come true," he said, emphasizing his admiration for Pacino's work in films like "Scarface" and "The Godfather."
The artist also touched on the academic courses that dissect his impact on culture, race, and music. Fallon mentioned courses like "Bad Bunny, race, gender, empire, and reggaeton" at Wellesley College and "Bad Bunny and Resistance in Puerto Rico" at Loyola Marymount University. "That's a very crazy thing. Sometimes people come to me like, 'Yeah, I'm taking this class about you.' I'm like, 'What? Really?'" Bad Bunny responded.
Discussing his recent Grammy performance, he revealed, "It wasn't supposed to be the opening act. But I think the producer saw it at the rehearsal and said like, 'This is the best thing about the night.'" This is consistent with his history of show-stopping performances, including two sold-out shows at Yankee Stadium.
Bad Bunny also announced his upcoming "Most Wanted" tour, set to kick off on February 21, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The tour will span 45 dates, covering major cities across North America. "I think to perform to the people is my favorite thing about the music," he shared with Fallon.
Bad Bunny is set to pull double duty as both host and musical guest on "Saturday Night Live." The episode is slated to air on October 21, 2023. "I've been enjoying the process. All the cast, the producers, the writers. The vibe is a very cool vibe so I'm grateful. And I'm very excited about this Saturday," he shared with Fallon. Given his penchant for electrifying performances and his recent foray into acting, expectations are high for a show that promises to be as dynamic as the artist himself.
In essence, Bad Bunny's conversation with Jimmy Fallon served as a snapshot of his career: diverse, impactful, and ever-changing. With a record-breaking album, a 2024 tour, and an SNL hosting stint, Bad Bunny is not just a participant in the cultural conversation; he's a driving force behind it.
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