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The Short Version
After years of successful collaborations including their 2019 joint album Oasis, reggaeton stars Bad Bunny and J Balvin experienced a rift characterized by distance and a lyrical jab from Bad Bunny on his 2023 track Thunder y Lightning. The pair officially reconciled during a concert performance in Mexico City in December 2025.
Latest Development
Bad Bunny and J Balvin Reunite On Stage in Mexico City
During the final Mexico City show of the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos tour, Bad Bunny brought out J Balvin to perform La Cancion and other hits, with both artists exchanging public apologies and statements of mutual respect.
December 21, 2025 · Verified event
The Beef
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Beef timeline
December 21, 2025
Bad Bunny and J Balvin Reunite On Stage in Mexico City
Verified eventDuring the final Mexico City show of the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos tour, Bad Bunny brought out J Balvin to perform La Cancion and other hits, with both artists exchanging public apologies and statements of mutual respect.
Source ↗April 8, 2025
J Balvin Clarifies Relationship Status on Morning Radio
Public statementIn an interview on El Vacilon de la Mañana, J Balvin confirmed he and Bad Bunny no longer spoke regularly but clarified there was no malice or bad blood between them.
Source ↗2023
Bad Bunny Appears to Diss J Balvin on Thunder y Lightning
Public statementBad Bunny released the song Thunder y Lightning containing a lyric contrasting his circle of friends with J Balvin's friendly disposition toward everyone, which was widely interpreted as a diss.
Source ↗2023
J Balvin Responds to Bad Bunny's Lyrical Jab
Public statementDuring an Instagram Live broadcast, J Balvin expressed surprise over the line in Thunder y Lightning, reiterating that he considered Bad Bunny a good person and artist.
Source ↗June 28, 2019
Bad Bunny and J Balvin Release Joint Album Oasis
Verified eventThe two reggaeton artists released their eight-track collaborative album Oasis, solidifying their creative partnership and global commercial success.
Source ↗2016
Bad Bunny and J Balvin Meet in Puerto Rico
Verified eventDJ Luian introduced Bad Bunny to J Balvin at a concert venue in Puerto Rico, initiating their personal friendship and professional artistic relationship.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Resolved. The feud is resolved. Bad Bunny brought out J Balvin as a surprise guest at his December 21, 2025 tour stop in Mexico City, where both artists embraced, exchanged apologies and public praise, and performed several of their collaborative hits.
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Sources
- 1.SourceBad Bunny and J Balvin Reunite On Stage in Mexico City · Dec 21, 2025
- 2.SourceJ Balvin Clarifies Relationship Status on Morning Radio · Apr 8, 2025
- 3.SourceBad Bunny Appears to Diss J Balvin on Thunder y Lightning ·
- 4.SourceJ Balvin Responds to Bad Bunny's Lyrical Jab ·
- 5.SourceBad Bunny and J Balvin Release Joint Album Oasis · Jun 28, 2019
- 6.SourceBad Bunny and J Balvin Meet in Puerto Rico ·
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