Bad Bunny is one of the biggest music artists in the world today and he's using his big platform to educate others about the reality of life and what's happening in his home country of Puerto Rico.
According to NBC News, the reggaeton rapper released a music video for his song "El Apagón" (The Blackout) and it featured the aftermath of Hurrican Fiona that heavily devastated most parts of the country.
The rapper used his platform to educate people and let the world know about the current situation in Puerto Rico as his latest release isn't just a regular music video because it also featured an 18-minute documentary titled "Aquí Vive Gente." ("People Live Here")
The short feature revolves around injustices and inequalities that the people of his country have been facing for years.
Created by independent journalist Bianca Graulau, the documentary also features the country's problems with the power grid, gentrification issues, and the displacement of residents of the island.
Puerto Ricans on Bad Bunny's Latest Music Video
According to Torres, a man who lives in the town of Caguas, which currently has no electricity and water, commended the rapper for using his platform to highlight their struggles.
Puerto Ricans are still having a hard time living without stable power and potable water after the Hurricane struck their country.
"He's been a huge supporter of Puerto Rico. He is always telling us to do what we want with conscience and to always fight for our dreams and fight for a better future for our island of Puerto Rico," he told the outlet.
Bad Bunny was also able to spread the word in different parts of the globe as Milly Clemente, a resident from Virginia, only found out about Puerto Rico's struggles through the reggaeton trap artist's music video, saying the song has "opened the eyes of many people" who didn't have an idea what's happening.
Aside from focusing on the social injustices that his home country is currently facing, the rapper also loves incorporating the sound of Puerto Rico into his music.
In a previous interview with Apple Music, he noted that he's proud of his culture and he will always make music for Puerto Ricans first.
Bad Bunny's music video, "El Apagón" and documentary "Aquí Vive Gente" is available on his official YouTube channel.
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