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Bad Bunny reduces London crowd to tears with Venezuela message as 50k Brits speak Spanish

Last night, Bad Bunny became the first-ever Latin artist to headline a stadium concert in the UK - he pulled in a staggering 50,000 fans for the opening night of the Deb Tirar Ms Fotos tour

[Bad Bunny at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 27, 2026]

Bad Bunny at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 27, 2026(Image: Getty Images)

Two words: Bad Bunny. Unless youve been living under a rock, these words either ignite excitement, bewilderment, or perhaps even curiosity.

Either way, the multi-Grammy-winning, record-breaking Puerto Rican artist has taken the world by storm over the past few years - a staggering rarity for a global megastar who exclusively sings and raps in his native language. And no, it isnt English.

Yesterday, (Saturday, June 27), I had the privilege of witnessing the Bad Bunny phenomenon first-hand. And let me tell you - in the context of modern Britain, it felt like stepping into an alternate universe.

We live in a country where you cant look at the news without hearing that Britain is full.

[Andrea and Jessica from the Daily Star attending the Bad Bunny show]

Andrea and Jessica from the Daily Star attending the Bad Bunny show

Anti-immigration rhetoric isnt just bubbling under the surface; its the loudest thing in the room. Politicians are fighting over borders, and "foreign" has become a dirty word in the current UK climate.

Yet last night, 50,000 people packed into the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in North London, paid a small fortune, and spent two solid hours screaming our lungs out to a bloke who didn't speak a single word of English. The Latin megastar kicked off his massive, history-making London show on his Deb Tirar Ms Fotos World Tour, and the atmosphere was pure electricity.

From the second he dropped onto the stage, the global chart-topper delivered hit after hit entirely in Spanish. No token English translations, no catering to a British audience, and absolutely no apologies. And the crowd?

[The multi-Grammy-winning, record-breaking Puerto Rican artist has taken the world by storm ]

The multi-Grammy-winning, record-breaking Puerto Rican artist has taken the world by storm (Image: Getty Images)

We lost our minds. In fact, I can't remember the last time I danced and stayed out of my seat that long at a concert.

What was truly wild was how that language barrier completely melted away. Fans had travelled from Northern Ireland, Essex, and more, many of whom didn't speak a single lick of Spanish, yet they were absolutely loving life, chanting along phonetically and feeling every single beat of Tit Me Pregunt.

They didn't need to understand the dictionary definition to get the message. On the flip side, I met plenty of Brits who have taken the time to learn the language.

[The Latin megastar kicked off his massive, history-making London show on his Deb Tirar Ms Fotos World Tour]

The Latin megastar kicked off his massive, history-making London show on his Deb Tirar Ms Fotos World Tour(Image: Getty Images)

For them, last night was a rare, euphoric chance to actually put their Spanish to use, screaming the lyrics back at the stage with pure pride. But Benito also managed to gather the UKs entire Latino community, with the stadium awash with flags from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and beyond.

That sense of family unity extended even further, turning incredibly emotional when he paused the music to send a special message to Venezuela following Wednesday's devastating back-to-back earthquakes. As the stadium fell silent, he roared into the mic, "All Latinos around the world stand in solidarity with you!" - a powerful moment of raw human connection that brought a massive roar of pride from the stands and left half the crowd in tears.

Outside the stadium walls, the UK is gripped by a debate about who belongs here. But inside? Tens of thousands of music fans from every walk of life were perfectly unified.

Saturday night proved that the younger generation couldn't care less. We didn't care about passport control; we cared about the bass line.

It proved that Britain's cultural heart is far more open than some of the rhetoric suggests. We might be fighting over who gets into the country, but for one massive night in Tottenham, a foreign language was the most beautiful thing in London.

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[Andra Oldereide]

Andra Oldereide

Andra is a seasoned journalist who joined Reach plcs General Assignment Unit as a Content Editor in January 2025. In October 2025, she became a Senior Reporter for the Daily Star. Andra previously worked as a reporter internationally, including in Luxembourg and Switzerland. Andra is particularly interested in voices from marginalised communities.

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