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Bad Bunny and J Balvin Reunite Onstage in Mexico City, Ending Years of Distance

The reconciliation followed private talks, later framed by J Balvin as growth.

Overview

  • J Balvin made a surprise appearance at Bad Bunny’s tour finale at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 21, with the pair embracing and performing “La Canción,” “Qué Pretendes,” “Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola” and “I Like It.”
  • Onstage, Bad Bunny said he had already apologized and that they spoke weeks earlier, adding they waited for the right moment to share a stage in Mexico.
  • Hours after the show, J Balvin posted on Instagram, writing “El tiempo acomoda lo que el ego desordena” and closing with “Te quiero Benito Antonio,” confirming the rift was over.
  • Their public distance dated to the post‑Oasis period and was amplified by a 2023 lyric in “Thunder y Lightning” widely read as an indirect critique of Balvin.
  • Clips of the reunion went viral, and coverage noted a lift in streams for their joint catalog, particularly “La Canción,” as fans celebrated the closure of the long‑running narrative.