When Bad Bunny released the schedule for his Debi Tirar Mas Fotos World Tour, fans quickly noticed that the United States was missing from the list.
The Latin music star has now made it clear why American cities are not part of his 2025–2026 performances.
In a recent interview with I-D, he explained that his decision was tied to concerns about immigration enforcement. He noted that the possibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement appearing at his shows made him think carefully about whether to perform in the U.S.
“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the US, and none of them were out of hate – I’ve performed there many times,” he said.
Bad Bunny emphasized that his history of touring in the United States has been positive, calling past concerts successful and unforgettable. He expressed his appreciation for connecting with Latino audiences across the country. Yet, he also pointed out that Puerto Rico, his home base, is a U.S. territory, which means fans from the mainland can travel there to see him.
The artist went further, voicing the main issue that influenced his choice. “Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world,” he explained. “But there was the issue of like, f–king ICE could be outside. And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
The tour itself will be a global event. Beginning November 21 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, the concerts will extend across Latin America, Europe, Japan, and Australia, with a London date included before the final show in Brussels, Belgium, on July 26, 2026.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Bad Bunny has spoken about his U.S. absence, although his earlier response was more reserved. In June, he told Variety that performing in the country was “unnecessary,” without mentioning ICE at the time.
His latest comments provide a more personal and direct reason for leaving the U.S. off the schedule.
Bad Bunny’s decision highlights how immigration issues affect many of his fans. By connecting his tour plans to fears about ICE, he showed that safety matters more to him than ticket sales.
