Bad Bunny tests positive for coronavirus
The Puerto Rican star canceled his performance at last night’s AMAs but did appear remotely to present the award for favorite Latin female artist
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Your support makes all the difference.Bad Bunny has tested positive for the coronavirus, reports the Associated Press.
A representative for the Puerto Rican reggaeton star confirmed the diagnosis on Monday.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, was supposed to perform “Dákiti” with Jhay Cortez on Sunday night's American Music Awards on ABC, but had to cancel at the last minute.
Even still, Bad Bunny did appear remotely to present the award for favorite Latin female artist.
Speaking to the AP, Bad Bunny's publicist Sujeylee Solá said that the performer wasn’t showing symptoms at this time.
Bad Bunny did appear at the 2020 Latin Grammys earlier in the month, performing "Bichiyal" and "Si Veo a Tu Mama" in an outdoor medley.
At last night’s AMAs, he won favorite male Latin artist and favorite Latin album.
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