Looks like Bad Bunny isn't singing "everything's fine" just yet.
The global superstar has been dealt a significant legal setback after the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ruled that his former girlfriend, Carliz De La Cruz Hernández, can continue pursuing her lawsuit over the now-famous phrase, "Bad Bunny, baby."
The dispute centers on the brief vocal tag that fans around the world instantly recognize. According to De La Cruz Hernández, she recorded the phrase while the couple was dating, and it was later used commercially without her permission. She argues that the recording became part of Bad Bunny's musical brand and that she should be compensated for its use.
While Bad Bunny has sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, Puerto Rico's highest court ruled that De La Cruz Hernández has presented sufficient allegations for key parts of her case to move forward. The justices did not rule that she has won the case, but they determined that the dispute deserves a full hearing in the trial court rather than being dismissed at this stage.
Not every claim survived. The court found that allegations connected to the 2016 song Pa Ti were filed too late and are therefore barred by the statute of limitations. However, claims involving later uses of the vocal tag-including its appearance in connection with the blockbuster album Un Verano Sin Ti-remain very much alive.
The ruling means both sides now head back to court, where they'll have the opportunity to present evidence, question witnesses, and argue whether the recording was used with authorization. If De La Cruz Hernández ultimately prevails, the case could involve damages or licensing compensation tied to one of the most recognizable voice tags in modern Latin music.
For now, the Supreme Court's decision isn't a final verdict on who owns the famous phrase. But it is a major procedural victory for Bad Bunny's ex-and one that ensures this headline-making legal battle is far from over.
