Global music superstar Bad Bunny is facing fresh legal trouble as a woman claims her voice was used without permission on two of his most popular songs. The lawsuit comes at a pivotal moment in the artist’s career, just weeks before he is set to headline one of the world’s biggest music events.
$16 Million Claim Over Disputed Vocal Line
According to newly filed court documents, Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera has launched a $16 million lawsuit against Bad Bunny, alleging intellectual property infringement. At the center of the case is a vocal phrase — “Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perreo” — which appears at the end of “Solo de Mi” and later resurfaces in “EoO.”
The line first appeared on Solo de Mi and was later reused about one minute into EoO, a track featured on Bad Bunny’s massively successful album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which earned a Grammy nomination in 2026.
Songs With Hundreds of Millions of Streams
The tracks in question have reached staggering streaming numbers. Solo de Mi has crossed more than 540 million streams on Spotify, while EoO has surpassed 760 million. The lawsuit was notably filed on the one-year anniversary of DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, an album where the disputed vocal was again prominently featured.
Who’s Named in the Lawsuit
In addition to Bad Bunny, the lawsuit names Rimas Entertainment LLC, producer Roberto J. Rosado (also known as La Paciencia), and other associated parties. The complaint alleges that Serrano recorded the vocal line in 2018 at Rosado’s request but never agreed to its commercial use.
No Contract, No Compensation, Plaintiff Claims
According to reporting from Rolling Stone, Serrano asserts that she was never informed how the recording would be used. Court documents obtained and translated by Billboard state that the purpose of the audio was not disclosed and that her identity was allegedly exploited for commercial gain.
The filing further claims that no payment, licensing agreement, or formal contract was ever discussed or signed. Serrano’s legal team argues that the absence of authorization makes the use of the sample unlawful.
Bad Bunny Previously Explained the Sample’s Purpose
In a 2018 interview, Bad Bunny openly discussed the creative reasoning behind the vocal sample. He described it as a transition point, moving from the emotional intensity of Solo de Mi into the high-energy reggaeton track Cuando Perreabas on his debut album. The same concept was later applied to EoO, where the phrase bridges a shift in rhythm and mood.
A Pattern of Legal Disputes
The attorneys representing Serrano — Joanna Bocanegra Ocasio and Jose M. Marxuach Fagot — are no strangers to high-profile cases involving the artist. They previously represented Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, Bad Bunny’s ex-girlfriend, in a 2023 lawsuit seeking $40 million over the alleged unauthorized use of her voice in the famous “Bad Bunny, baby” tag. That phrase appeared in songs like Pa Tí (2016) and Dos Mil 16 from Un Verano Sin Ti (2022).
Timing Raises Stakes Ahead of Super Bowl Performance
The lawsuit arrives at a critical time, as Bad Bunny prepares to perform at Super Bowl 60 on February 8 in San Francisco. With global attention already fixed on his upcoming appearance, the case adds another layer of scrutiny to the artist’s career.
As the legal battle unfolds, the outcome could have significant implications for artists, producers, and the broader music industry — particularly when it comes to vocal samples, consent, and creative ownership.