Lionel Messi and Bad Bunny Team Up for Limited-Edition Adidas Shoes
Two legends in their own right, soccer star Lionel Messi and global popstar Bad Bunny Merch have teamed up on alimted edition of Bad Bunny shoes, and it might just be one of the best celeb launches in a long while.The launch which dropped on Tuesday morning consists of two special-edition releases of the brand’s most iconic styles: the Gazelle a personal Bad Bunny favorite and the F50 cleat worn by Messi on the field for decades.
Messi and Bad Bunny’s New Shoes Feature Gold and Special Designs
The classic silhouettes are updated in the new drop, which feature gold hues inspired by Messi’s trophies and “X” stripe heels that reference Messi’s number 10 jersey number. The shoes also sport the Trefoil and Badge of Sport logos, along with the inscription ‘Bad Bunny Para Messi’ on the tongue and each icon’s signatures on the stripes.
Bad Bunny Calls Messi a Symbol of Greatness and Passion
Bad Bunny expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi, saying that Messi’s last name has become a symbol of greatness, courage, and heart. He feels privileged to watch Messi play with such passion and compares Messi’s deep love for soccer and his country to his own love for music and Puerto Rico. For Bad Bunny DTMFMerch working with Messi is a dream come true something many people aspire to but never get the chance to do. He never imagined he would have this opportunity, and he feels incredibly grateful to represent their culture alongside one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Messi’s Love for Bad Bunny and Adidas’ Special Tribute to Fans
Messi shared that he is a big fan of Bad Bunny and always includes his music in his playlist. This made the collaboration even more exciting for him. To celebrate the launch, Adidas created a special campaign dedicated to the millions of fans who admire both Messi and Bad Bunny. At the heart of this campaign is a heartfelt letter made up of messages from real fans on social media, expressing their love and appreciation. Adidas turned these touching words into a short film featuring both Messi and Bad Bunny, bringing the emotions of their supporters to life in a meaningful way.
Bad Bunny: The Puerto Rican Star Who Took Latin Music Global
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is a Puerto Rican rapper and performer known for revolutionizing Latin music. Born on March 10, 1994, he became the first and only Latin artist to have a Spanish-language album, Un Verano Sin Ti nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He played a major role in making reggaeton and Latin trap more popular worldwide with hit songs like Me Porto Bonito Tití Me Preguntó, and Yo Perreo Sola. His journey to fame started when he posted music on Sound Cloud where DJ Luian a well-known Puerto Rican music producer discovered his song Diles in 2016. This discovery opened doors for him and his popularity skyrocketed. His career reached even greater heights in 2019 when he teamed up with J Balvin for their successful joint album Oasis solidifying his place as a global superstar.
Bad Bunny’s Rise to Global Fame and Record-Breaking Success
Bad Bunny music career reached new heights when he teamed up with Cardi B and J Balvin for the hit song I Like It which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2018. His popularity continued to grow and in February 2020 he performed as a special guest at the Super Bowl halftime show alongside Shakira and Jennifer Lopez introducing his music to an even larger audience. In 2020 he made history again with his third solo album El Último Tour Del Mundo, which became the first Spanish language album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also won a Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album.