Bad Bunny Protects His Privacy Amidst Backlash Over Rumors of Dating Kendall Jenner

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican pop sensation known for his chartbuster hits and unique style, has been turning heads not just for his music but also for his buzzing romance with supermodel Kendall Jenner. While the couple’s alleged relationship has stirred the curiosity of fans and ignited controversy, Bad Bunny is opting to keep his personal life private and is unapologetic about it. The Grammy winner, who has been linked to Kendall Jenner since February, recently addressed the retaliation and fan curiosity encompassing their relationship.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Bad Bunny shared his unfiltered opinion on the matter. "They don't know how you feel, they don't know how you live, they don't know anything, and I really don't want them to know," he said while emphasizing his desire to maintain privacy in his personal life. He further continued to explain that he has no obligation to clarify or reveal his relationship with Kendall or share private information with anyone.

"I'm not really interested in clarifying anything because I have no commitment to clarify anything to anyone," he commented, highlighting his determined stance on maintaining his privacy. The 29-year-old singer further addressed the conjecture placed on public figures when it comes to sharing their personal lives with the public. The Tití Me Preguntó singer also challenged the conception that artists are bound to reveal every nook of their lives to their fans. "There are people who say that artists have to put up with it. I don't have to accept anything and everything because I wanted to be an artist. At the end of the day, you listen to me because you want to. I don't force you to." Bad Bunny asserted.

While this rumored couple have been spotted together on several occasions, including at sporting events and after-parties, they have chosen to not publicly confirm their relationship status. Despite the attention they get from fans and paparazzi, Bad Bunny is firm in his decision to protect his personal life from the glitz and glamor that comes with fame.

The artist also expressed his vexation with the nudging nature of paparazzi and how it is challenging to maintain privacy during the age of social media. He shared his annoyance at the constant judgment, noting that it’s no longer limited to old-school paparazzi but extends to anyone with a camera. "It used to be a guy with a camera and a flash and they f--k with your eyes like that. Nowadays, everybody is a paparazzo. Nobody respects anybody's privacy.”

This agitation to protect his privacy and personal life is not new for Bad Bunny. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he acknowledged the inevitability of public scrutiny but emphasized that he would continue to guard his private life asserting, "I know [people are] going to say something. People know everything about me, so what's left for me to protect? My private life, my personal life. That's the only answer. In the end, the only thing I have is my privacy." In a realm where celebrity relationships are often gossiped about and dissected, Bad Bunny’s decision to prioritize his privacy and his life aspects on his own terms is a great reminder that artists, like everyone else, are entitled to keep certain aspects of their lives away from the public eye.