When Bad Bunny lit up the Super Bowl halftime show, some familiar faces from his past were spotted in the crowd — a reminder that his personal story stretches far beyond the spotlight.

Before the Fame

Long before sold-out stadiums, he was dating Carliz De La Cruz Hernández. The two met in Puerto Rico in 2011 while studying and working side by side. As he chased music, she reportedly helped behind the scenes, offering feedback and assisting with practical matters.

The Voice Tag That Sparked a Dispute

In 2015, Carliz recorded the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby.” Years later, that clip appeared in his songs, eventually leading to a lawsuit filed in 2023 claiming her voice was used without permission. Reports said an offer was made to buy the recording, but no deal followed. The case’s final outcome hasn’t been publicly confirmed.

Love, Then Different Paths

Bad Bunny proposed in early 2016, but as both of their careers accelerated, the relationship ended. They briefly reconnected before parting ways for good.

During His Rise

By 2017, he was in a relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri, who became a steady presence as his global fame exploded.

From early love to legal battles, Bad Bunny’s journey shows that even megastars carry chapters of life written long before the world is watching.