Bad Bunny, now 30, looks back at his younger self and recalls the overwhelming feelings he had when turning 20. In an emotional conversation with Zane Lowe on The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music 1, the Latin trap superstar reflected on his journey, revealing how he once felt “depressed” and convinced that his life was coming to an end.
“I was 20, and I thought I was going to die,” said Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. “I was like, Oh my God, I’m 20! I’m an old man! It felt like the end of my life.” At the time, Bad Bunny was working at a grocery store and studying, yet his emotional nature led him to overthink every milestone.
Now, at 30, Bad Bunny has a different perspective. “I’ve learned not to overthink everything,” he admits. “I just trust life, God, and the process. I try to enjoy the moment.” But as he reflects on his decade-long career and upcoming milestone of turning 10 years in the music industry, he confesses to still feeling like a rookie in the business.
“I sometimes feel like this is my first year, my first album,” he reveals, sharing how he’s often surprised by the success he’s achieved.
Throughout the interview, the MONACO singer also shared his introverted side. Despite being a global superstar, he describes himself as “shy,” revealing that he’s always struggled to make new friends. “I’ve had the same group of friends since childhood. I’m not antisocial, but it’s hard for me to make the first move,” he says, admitting that even saying “hi” can be difficult for him.
Bad Bunny also touched on his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which he released on January 5, marking another chapter in his already legendary career. The full episode of The Zane Lowe Show airs January 8 at 1 p.m. ET on Apple Music 1.
At 30, Bad Bunny has come a long way from the person he once was. Reflecting on his younger years, the Latin trap icon shared with Zane Lowe how turning 20 left him feeling like his life was over. “I thought that was it,” he laughed. “I was 20, I was like, ‘This is the end of my life.'” At the time, he was balancing studies and a job at a grocery store, but his sensitive nature made him feel like the clock was running out.
Today, the MONACO hitmaker embraces the wisdom that comes with age, revealing that he’s learned to trust in the process and live in the present moment. “It’s crazy how fast time goes,” Bad Bunny reflects, as he prepares to mark a decade in the music industry.
While he’s seen as one of the biggest stars on the planet, Bad Bunny admits to being shy at his core. “It’s hard for me to make friends,” he confesses, admitting that he’s always had a small circle of childhood friends.
In an intimate chat with Zane Lowe on The Zane Lowe Show, Bad Bunny, now 30, opened up about his emotional evolution, sharing how turning 20 filled him with dread and insecurity. “I thought I was done for,” he said, laughing at his younger self. “I thought turning 20 was the end of my life.”
While Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, had a promising career ahead of him, he admits that his emotional sensitivity sometimes led him to overthink. “I tend to overanalyze everything,” he shared. Now that he’s older, he’s learning to let go and appreciate the ride.
“People are starting to ask me about marriage and kids now,” he noted, adding that this pressure sometimes makes him question whether he’s following the right path. But as he looks back on his 10 years in music, he finds himself reflecting on the crazy journey he’s had—one he often still feels is just beginning.
Despite his superstar status, Bad Bunny revealed his more introverted side, admitting he struggles with shyness. “I find it hard to say ‘hi,'” he confessed.
Bad Bunny, the global sensation who recently turned 30, opened up to Zane Lowe about the challenges of aging and the evolving nature of his career. Reflecting on his feelings when he turned 20, Bad Bunny admitted he was convinced it was “the end of my life.” At the time, he was still navigating a grocery store job and his studies, but the weight of his emotions made the milestone feel overwhelming.
Now, with over a decade of success in the music industry under his belt, Bad Bunny feels a sense of reflection. “I’m about to hit 10 years in the game, and it’s crazy to think about,” he shared, despite still feeling like a rookie. “Sometimes I feel like it’s my first year.”
While Bad Bunny continues to break records and top charts, he confessed that making friends has always been a challenge for him. “I’m not antisocial, I’m just shy,” he explained, admitting that even the simplest of interactions can feel daunting for him.
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