Bad Bunny responded to a clip online on Monday after he was caught on camera throwing a fan’s phone into a nearby body of water after she snapped a selfie with him.
The 28-year-old rapper, who campaigned for children in his native Puerto Rico last holiday season, was seen in an online clip of him walking on a seaside boardwalk in the Dominican Republic, TMZ reported Monday , as a fan sneaked up next to him to take a selfie.
In a clip posted to Twitter, the musician, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was seen grabbing the phone from the woman’s hand and throwing it towards the ocean, prompting groans from those present who witnessed the incident were.
The latest: Bad Bunny, 28, has responded to a clip online after he was caught on camera throwing a fan’s phone into a nearby body of water after she snapped a selfie with him
Puerto Rican Almirante Sur then took to Twitter to explain his side of the incident, saying he felt disrespected that the fan didn’t both address him before approaching him for the selfie.
He wrote in Spanish: “La persona que se acerque a mi a saludarme, a decirme algo, o solo conocerme, siempre recibirá mi atención y respeto. Los que vengan a ponerme un c***** teléfono en la cara lo Consideraré como lo que es, una falta de respeto y así mismo lo trataré yo “#SINCOJONESMETIENE.’
Translated, the tweet read: “The person who comes up to say hello, to say something to me or just to meet me will always get my attention and respect. Those who come to put a phone b***** in my face, I will take it for what it is, a lack of respect, and I will treat it the same way.
Bad Bunny’s statement sparked a range of mixed reactions, with some defending the performer while others criticized his behavior.
Puerto Rican Almirante Sur then took to Twitter to explain his side of the incident, saying he felt disrespected that the fan didn’t both address him before approaching him for the selfie
The musician, pictured in Miami last summer, said he doesn’t feel respected by the fan
In the clip, the woman could be seen next to him as he walked a boardwalk
Influencer Un Tal Fredo said: “Let’s normalize the fact that artists are people and deserve to be treated with respect at all times. Below the stage they are not a show, you cannot record them without their consent. Approach, say hello and ask permission.’
Another user said: “Look guys, this is easy. Respect and everything is fine. Common sense.
“Artist or not, know that we are all the same. Maybe throwing away the phone wasn’t the best idea, but do you know what it’s like to have your room hacked into 24/7? A lot of respect and love was shown to ALL of YOU.’
He then grabbed the fan’s phone and threw it toward the ocean
Bad Bunny’s statement sparked a range of mixed reactions, with some defending the performer while others criticized his behavior
One user defended the fan by saying that overall, Bad Bunny’s reaction was “unacceptable”.
One user defended the fan by saying that overall, Bad Bunny’s reaction was “unacceptable”.
“Someone put a freaking phone on you, maybe this girl… tried hard to buy this phone and you can throw it away in seconds,” the user said.
Another said: “No excuses, feel free to ask the fan to come away and not throw the phone at them. Remember that what you are now is thanks to your audience. If you want privacy, don’t bother, just do it. I’m not going out, period.”
Some defended Bad Bunny, while others felt his behavior was unjustified