Bad Bunny continues to stir controversy among his fans, especially now after filing a lawsuit against one of them. Known for his short fuse, the singer tends to explode over even the smallest grievances. Just recall the incident when a fan made a song about him using Artificial Intelligence. On that occasion, the celebrity vented on his WhatsApp broadcast channel, urging anyone who liked the result to exit and not attend his future concerts.
Why Did Bad Bunny Sue His Fan?
It’s common for people attending concerts to want to capture memories by taking countless videos and photos. However, something specific caught the singer’s attention. Currently on his worldwide tour, The Most Wanted Tour, promoting his album Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana (Nobody knows what’s going to happen tomorrow), amidst all the footage emerged that of Eric Guillermo Madronal Garrone. According to TMZ, the singer took legal action against his fan for posting unauthorized images of the event that took place on February 21st in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Bad Bunny follower shared complete performances on a YouTube channel called MADforliveMUSIC. While attendees can typically record without issue, the outlet revealed the problem lies in the fact that the celebrity owns the rights to his live music, and the fan had no authorization or consent to record, let alone post, these recordings online for free viewing. Furthermore, the fan is using Bad Bunny’s name to draw attention to his YouTube channel, consequently diverting views from the singer’s account, which is unacceptable.
Bad Bunny Warned the Fan About the Lawsuit
Before resorting to legal action, TMZ reports that Bad Bunny warned the fan about the lawsuit, demanding that YouTube remove Eric’s videos. The platform complied; however, the fan filed a counterclaim to repost them, prompting the legal document. Before the removal of the material, it was revealed that the fan had a prime view of the show and some high-quality camera equipment. Now, the celebrity seeks a court order prohibiting Garrone from posting these images online, in addition to paying $150,000 for each video posted or “any actual damages Bad Bunny can demonstrate he has suffered due to his postings.”
This story was written in Spanish by Nayeli Párraga in Cultura Colectiva.
