Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny has responded uniquely to Tony Hinchcliffe’s 'garbage' remark. He shared an eight-minute Instagram video captioned simply, “garbage.”
Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Benicio del Toro, the video honors Puerto Rico’s natural beauty and cultural influence, first presented during the rapper’s 2021 stadium concert in San Juan. The rapper’s response has gained a variety of reactions from Instagram users. A person commented,
“So proud of my heritage!”
Social media users expressed their solidarity with Puerto Rico as others condemned the hatred towards the place.
“Enough is enough! Trump needs to learn that Latinos se RESPETAN!! I’m Honduran but stand with Puertoricans!!”
“I am Mexicana and I will make sure my voice is heard. I am with Team Kamala all the way! While I've never visited Puerto Rico, it's definitely on my list now. The Mexicans are with you Puerto Rico!”
“I’m Mexican and I stand with all my Puerto Ricans, because the amount of hate we experience no one should ever experience.”
Others responded to Bad Bunny’s video saying it moved them to the core as many social media users wrote that they became emotional.
“God Damm it I’m dominican and puerto rican and this video gave me chills and my grand father would be proud.”
“I’m black! To diminish one is to diminish us all. This gave me chills!”
“I stand with PR and against hatred and xenophobia.”
“Holy sh*t, I wasn't ready for how emotional this video was gonna make me. I'm literally so grateful to Bad Bunny and his team for helping this video. WE NOR OUR ISLAND ARE NOT GARBAGE. I've never been more proud to be Puerto Rican.”
A look into Bad Bunny’s tribute to Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny’s release is a response to Hinchcliffe's Trump rally "joke," which referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Other Puerto Rican celebrities, including Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, also reacted, amplifying Vice President Harris's Instagram reel about launching an Opportunity Economy Task Force for the island, as reported by Billboard.
The Trump campaign distanced itself from the comedian’s remarks, labeling the joke as poor in taste. Trump also commented that the comedian likely should not have attended the event.
The video’s narrator describes Puerto Rico’s deep-rooted history, beginning long before figures like Hiram Bithorn pitched or Roberto Clemente and Peruchín Cepeda represented their heritage on the global stage.
The rapper has supported Puerto Rico, including joining protests to remove then-Governor Ricardo Rosselló, by pausing his European tour.
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The narrator highlights Puerto Rico's communal and familial spirit, reflecting people who embrace resilience, honor past generations, and stand strong in protecting their home, heritage, and future. The message speaks to the island's enduring legends, who resist any attempt to diminish their pride and identity.
The video concludes with a statement from Bad Bunny, “We have been fighting since day one of our existence. We are the definition of heart and resistance…for those who forget who we are, don’t worry. We proudly remind you.”
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