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Bad Bunny's recent visit the National Institute of Anthropology and History sparked controversy
The Puerto Rican rapper shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of himself touching a historical artifact at the Mexican museum
The museum released a statement explaining the incident
Museum rules apply to everyone, includingBad Bunny.
Earlier this month, the Puerto Rican rapper visited the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico City and shared multiple photos to his Instagram Stories, including one of him touching a historical artifact,permultipleoutlets.
On Saturday, Dec. 27,the museum released a statement on social mediato confirm Bad Bunny touched the artifact and explain what happened.
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According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History, staff was present throughout Bad Bunny's entire visit to the museum. Upon witnessing him place his hand on the artifact, staff explained that touching pieces in the museum isn't allowed.
Once he was informed of the rule, theDebí Tirar Más Fotosrapper removed his hand from the artifact, per the museum's statement.
"As is public knowledge, physical contact with archaeological goods is prohibited," read the statement on social media.
The incident comes ahead of what's sure to be a major 2026 for Bad Bunny, who's set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Feb. 8.
"What I'm feeling goes beyond myself," he said in a statement upon the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement. "It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL."
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He's also scheduled to continue his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour with shows scheduled around the globe from January to July.
Additionally, Bad Bunny earned six nominations at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards: Album of the Year, Best Música Urbana Album and Best Album Cover forDebí Tirar Más Fotosas well as Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "DtMF" and Best Global Musical Performance for "EoO."
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be held on Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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