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No Evidence Bad Bunny Wore a Bulletproof Vest at the Grammys

Fashion coverage attributes the widened look to a custom Schiaparelli tuxedo featuring a lace-up back.

Overview

  • Social media users speculated about a vest after noting a widened, rigid torso in Bad Bunny’s red-carpet and onstage appearances.
  • Publimetro reports there has been no confirmation from the artist or the event that protective gear was worn.
  • Schiaparelli describes the outfit as a black velvet tailored tuxedo with a corset-like lace-up back, handmade crystal buttons, and matching trousers.
  • Reports note the performer has faced online threats since being named Super Bowl halftime headliner, a backdrop that helped fuel the security theory.
  • Coverage also highlights his high profile at the ceremony, where he took three awards including Album of the Year and drew attention with remarks critical of ICE.