Bad Bunny said goodbye to theNo Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency at El Choli with a bang. On Saturday night, for his “Una Más” show, which was livestreamed by Amazon Music, the Puerto Rican icon brought out a slew of guests, including salsa legend Marc Anthony, RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, De La Ghetto, and Jowell & Randy.
“I have always had the same passion, love for what I’m doing. I promise I will never change. I love you, Puerto Rico. I love you, mom and dad,” Bad Bunny said during an emotional speech at the end of the show, later adding, “It doesn’t matter what your issue or problem is, love will always be the solution.”
Bad Bunny had Chuwi join him for their collab “Welita,” which they’ve performed each night of the residency. Then, one of the first surprises of the evening came when Puerto Rican rising star RaiNao dropped by for “Perfumito Nuevo;” newcomer Dei V also made it out to help with his verse on “Veldá.”
When it was time to perform massive perreo hits like “Safaera,” Benito brought out the reggaeton OGs: veterans Ñengo Flow and Jowell & Randy hit the stage to sing the track from on top of his La Casita B-stage. Jowell & Randy then took over the set to play a medley of their biggest hits, including “El Funeral de la Canoa,” “Hey Mister,” and “Salgo Pa la Calle.”
Arcángel and De La Ghetto jumped in at the end of the set to exchange rap verses for “Acho PR” from Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. Ñengo Flow made a poignant gesture by wearing a jersey with the number 4,645 on it, honoring the death toll from Hurricane Maria.
For the grand finale, Anthony sidled up next to Bad Bunny and showed off his power vocals for a heartfelt rendition of “Preciosa.” The song, originally written by composerRafael Hernández Marín in 1937, is a love letter to Puerto Rico that ends with the line “Yo te quiero, Puerto Rico.” (“I love you, Puerto Rico.”) Though it’s been reinterpreted by many artists over the decades, Anthony’s rendition is among the best known — and he gave it his all while Bad Bunny belted the lyrics with him.
After Anthony’s appearance, Bad Bunny stayed onstage and closed out the show with the emotional “DtMF” and the swaggering “LA MuDANZA.” The latter song turned into an extended mix, where he used the opportunity to introduce the band and everyone who attended the performance.
Saturday night’s show was livestreamed globally on Amazon Music and the streaming service’s Twitch channel worldwide. The performance will also be available to replay for 24 hours after the initial live broadcast.
Along with livestreaming the show, Amazon and Bad Bunny’s Good Bunny Foundation reached a multi-year agreement to aid the island by investing in initiatives related to education, technology, food delivery, agriculture support, and economic development.
“Benito embodies the spirit of Puerto Rico, and together we’re creating a celebration that transforms his passion for the island into real impact for its people,” saidRocío Guerrero, anAmazonMusic executive, in a press release. “By combining music,Amazontechnologies, commerce, and community programs at scale, we’re engaging global audiences to this historic moment while strengthening Puerto Rican communities.”
Last Sunday, Bad Bunny hosted what many thought to be the final show of the residency. However, the following morning, Bad Bunny revealed he’d play one final show on Sept. 20.
“This has been an unforgettable experience. Thank you for everything,” Bad Bunny said at the Sept. 14 show, pausing to wipe away tears. “When I was little, I dreamed of doing this. I knew that anything I worked for with passion I could make happen, but all of this surpassed my own dreams. Thanks for so much love.”
Since kicking off his 11-week run of performances in mid-July, Bad Bunny has played every weekend, bringing outspecial guestsduring every show throughout the run, including María Zardoya of the Marías, Chencho Corleone, and many other celebrities from across fashion, movies, and sports.
After wrapping the residency, Bad Bunny will kick off hisDebí Tirar Más Fotostour on Nov. 21 in Santo Domingo before traveling across Latin America through late February.