Bad Bunny Supports Kamala Harris After Tony Hinchcliffe’s Puerto Rico Joke Sparks Outrage

Bad Bunny didn’t mince words after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at Donald Trump’s rally in New York City.

The Puerto Rican superstar took to social media not only to slam Hinchcliffe’s remarks but also to show his support for Vice President Kamala Harris, highlighting her stance on Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts.

BB shared Harris’ campaign video, zooming in four times on a key moment where she criticized Trump’s response to the devastation in Puerto Rico. In the clip, Harris says, “I will never forget what Donald Trump did and what he did not do when Puerto Rico needed a caring and a competent leader.”

Harris condemned Trump for “abandoning the island” and blocking aid following back-to-back hurricanes. “He offered nothing more than paper towels and insults,” she said, referring to Trump’s controversial 2017 visit, where he tossed paper towels to residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

This post marks Bad Bunny’s first clear indication of his political stance ahead of the upcoming presidential election.

The uproar from Hinchcliffe’s joke—referring to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage”—sparked backlash from multiple figures, including Ricky Martin and New York Congressman Ritchie Torres, who voiced their outrage alongside Bad Bunny. Many in the Puerto Rican community and beyond expressed their disappointment in the tone-deaf joke, further complicating Trump’s efforts to court Hispanic voters.

Bad Bunny’s sharp response and support for Harris signal that he is using his platform to speak out against offensive rhetoric and advocate for his home island. The Latin music icon continues to stand as a vocal figure for Puerto Rico, demanding accountability and action from those in power.

What are your thoughts on Bad Bunny’s response and Kamala Harris’ message about Puerto Rico? Should more public figures speak out about these issues? Let us know in the comments!