09/07/2026
Bad Bunny says speaking Spanish should not be controversial in a country without a federal official language. 🗣️🇺🇸
The Puerto Rican superstar has addressed criticism over using Spanish in interviews, pointing to the United States’ multilingual identity and the absence of a federally designated official language. His comments sparked wider discussion about language, culture, and identity, especially as Spanish remains widely spoken across the country and throughout Puerto Rican communities.
References:
Interview Magazine: Bad Bunny discusses language, identity, and why he continues speaking Spanish during public interviews.
Billboard: Bad Bunny addresses criticism surrounding Spanish-language interviews and his cultural identity in the United States.
NBC News: Debate over Spanish use reflects broader national conversations about language, immigration, and cultural identity