Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Voice Recordings Used in ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ and ‘X 100pre’
Bad Bunny has been hit with a $16 million lawsuit over alleged unauthorized use of voice recordings in two of his songs, according to a report by Rolling Stone.
The lawsuit, filed in the United States, claims that vocal recordings belonging to the plaintiff were used without proper permission or compensation in Bad Bunny’s tracks “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” and “X 100pre.” The plaintiff alleges the recordings were incorporated into the songs and commercially exploited, contributing to their popularity and financial success.
According to court documents cited by Rolling Stone, the claimant argues that the use of the voice recordings violates intellectual property and publicity rights. The suit seeks $16 million in damages, citing lost income, unjust enrichment, and continued use of the recordings across streaming platforms and other commercial channels.
Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most influential and commercially successful artists in the world, with multiple chart-topping albums and billions of streams globally. His legal team has not yet issued a public statement responding to the lawsuit, and it remains unclear whether the case will be contested in court or settled privately.
“X 100pre,” released in 2018, is widely regarded as Bad Bunny’s breakthrough album, while “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” has remained popular among fans, further amplifying the financial stakes of the case.
The lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal disputes in the music industry centered on sampling, voice recordings, and rights clearance, as artists and producers face increased scrutiny over how audio elements are sourced and credited.
As the case moves forward, it could raise broader questions about voice ownership, consent, and compensation in modern music production—particularly in genres that frequently blend samples, spoken-word recordings, and experimental sound elements.
For now, Bad Bunny continues his musical and business ventures while the legal battle unfolds, with fans and industry observers closely watching how the high-profile case will be resolved.
