Bad Bunny sat motionless when his name was called as Album of the Year winner at the Feb. 1 Grammy Awards, his hand covering his face for 24 seconds as the magnitude of the moment washed over him. “Debà Tirar Más Fotos” had just become the first Spanish-language album to claim the Recording Academy’s top prize.
But while the music world celebrated his historic achievement, eagle-eyed fans noticed something else: Gabriela Berlingeri, his ex-girlfriend of five years, was there to witness it.
Berlingeri posted a photo from inside the Crypto.com Arena VIP section, wearing a Premium access wristband. She reshared the Grammys’ official announcement of Bad Bunny’s win and followed it with an image of multiple hands toasting drinks.
Details on Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri’s Relationship
The timing couldn’t be more striking. Less than a week before Bad Bunny headlines the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, fans are dissecting every clue about his relationship status.
Multiple outlets confirm Bad Bunny is currently single. When he wore a gold band on his left ring finger at the Grammys, engagement rumors immediately surfaced online. A source told TMZ the ring was simply a gift from Cartier with no romantic significance.
Berlingeri’s presence at the Grammys has fueled speculation about reconciliation, but neither party has confirmed anything.
Berlingeri and Bad Bunny first connected in 2017 at a restaurant in Puerto Rico after he performed at a Zion and Lennox concert. The artist told Rolling Stone he was dining with his parents and brothers when they met and started talking. Their relationship remained mostly private even as his career exploded.
She became more than a romantic partner. Berlingeri provided backup vocals on tracks like “En Casita” and “El Apagón.” She photographed his 2020 Rolling Stone cover during the pandemic lockdown. She starred as the bride in his 2022 “Tità Me Preguntó” music video. During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, Bad Bunny addressed speculation about his personal life directly: “I’m with someone. She is very special in my life. This quarantine has made me realize that she is the best partner I could have.”
The couple quietly split in 2022. Bad Bunny later clarified their bond during a July 2022 Instagram Live, according to Telemundo: “Gabriela and I are intimate friends, we are best friends. If she wants to have a boyfriend, she can have one because we are best friends.”
His next high-profile relationship played out under far more scrutiny. Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner were first linked in February 2023 when DeuxMoi reported they were spotted together at a private Los Angeles club. They were photographed at Coachella, Lakers games, and Met Gala after-parties.
They starred in a Gucci Valigeria campaign together. By December 2023, multiple sources reported they had split due to busy schedules. They briefly reconciled in May 2024 after being seen together at a Met Gala after-party, but by September 2024 had separated again.
Whether Berlingeri’s Grammy appearance signals a renewed romance or simply mutual support between two people who built something together remains unclear. But as Bad Bunny prepares for the biggest performance of his career, the focus will ultimately land where he wants it: on his music, his culture, and his message.
During his Grammy speeches, Bad Bunny made his priorities clear. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say: ICE out,” he said while accepting Best Música Urbana Album. “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans.”
He dedicated his Album of the Year win to “all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.” On Sunday, he’ll bring that message to millions of viewers expected to watch Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
