Bad Bunny makes history by appearing in Forbes' “Iconoclast 50”
The distinguished list highlights global leaders who transform industries and the Puerto Rican marks a milestone in his career by entering the group of selected
The Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny continues to establish himself as a representative of Latin music with great international impact. Your most recent achievement? Be included in the distinguished “Iconoclast 50” list of Forbes magazine, which brings together the most influential leaders of today.
According to the publication, this selection celebrates those personalities who are transforming the global landscape and challenging the status quo in areas such as: finance, technology, entertainment and media.
In this sense, the “MONACO” singer was honored for his historic performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show amid a tense political climate. Through this feat, Bad Bunny managed to break the record for views of his participation with more than 4 billion views during the first 24 hours within all digital platforms.
Another of the merits that led him to be considered by Forbes in its “Iconoclast 50” list was the album “Debí tira más fotos”, which became the first album completely in Spanish to win the “Best Album of the Year” award at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
In addition to Bad Bunny, personalities such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé were also included on the list. The first for being one of the most successful songwriters in the industry and for having assets valued at $2 billion dollars, while the so-called “Queen B” was featured for becoming the fifth artist to reach billionaire status and for starring in one of the most successful tours of last year.
The Weeknd and the writer J. K. Rowling, author of the popular “Harry Potter” saga, are also part of the list in the entertainment section.
Bad Bunny and his new figure at the Madrid Wax Museum
This appearance by Bad Bunny on the list of the distinguished magazine comes just a few days after being immortalized through a figure in the Madrid Wax Museum.
The Puerto Rican's wax work was unveiled during a special ceremony that took place on May 28, attended by dozens of fans who did not hesitate to capture the moment with photographs and videos that quickly gained attention on social networks.
“A new chapter opens at the Wax Museum: Bad Bunny arrives, the number one artist in the world who has redefined music in Spanish and taken it to another level,” highlights the venue's publication. “Starting today, you will be able to sing their songs, take photos and immortalize the moment forever with the artist of the moment”