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84-Year-Old Sues Bad Bunny for $1 Million Over Privacy

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Román Carrasco Delgado, 84, is suing Bad Bunny for at least $1 million, citing emotional distress and loss of privacy after his home became a tourist site due to its appearance in Bad Bunny's video and concerts.
He claims he was misled into signing contracts and received only $5,200, despite the video achieving over 22 million views.
The lawsuit alleges unauthorized profit from his property, which inspired a concert replica.
Carrasco, who built the home himself, asserts he was not fully informed about its usage and cannot read or write.
The case, filed in Puerto Rico's Court of First Instance, raises concerns about consent and exploitation in entertainment.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 Supreme Court case "Harper & Row v. Nation Enterprises" set crucial copyright precedents regarding unauthorized use of individuals' properties. Román Carrasco Delgado's lawsuit against Bad Bunny echoes these issues, as he claims emotional distress after his home became a tourist site, contrasting his $5,200 compensation with the video's 22 million views, raising concerns about fair compensation in the entertainment industry.

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Story summary

Román Carrasco Delgado, 84, is suing Bad Bunny for at least $1 million, citing emotional distress and loss of privacy after his home became a tourist site due to its appearance in Bad Bunny's video and concerts.
He claims he was misled into signing contracts and received only $5,200, despite the video achieving over 22 million views.
The lawsuit alleges unauthorized profit from his property, which inspired a concert replica.
Carrasco, who built the home himself, asserts he was not fully informed about its usage and cannot read or write.
The case, filed in Puerto Rico's Court of First Instance, raises concerns about consent and exploitation in entertainment.

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