Just 30 minutes ago, a wave of fear and speculation swept across social media and news outlets worldwide after reports emerged that a private flight bound for San Juan, Puerto Rico, had crashed into the Pacific Ocean due to sudden technical failure. What escalated the situation into a frenzy was the initial passenger list, which allegedly included Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, the iconic Latin superstar beloved by millions.

The aircraft, a chartered Gulfstream jet, was scheduled to depart from Los Angeles International Airport in the early hours of the morning. Shortly after takeoff, however, the flight reportedly experienced a catastrophic malfunction in its navigation system, causing it to lose control and disappear from radar.

For nearly an hour, fans, celebrities, and fellow artists held their breath. Speculation flooded every platform: Was he really on the plane? Why had no official statement been released? #PrayForBadBunny began trending within minutes on X (formerly Twitter), with millions of posts expressing hope, fear, and disbelief.

Then, a few moments later, his family issued a brief but emotional statement, confirming the shocking truth: Bad Bunny had, in fact, missed the flight.

According to sources close to the family, the 31-year-old artist had intended to be on board but was delayed at the last minute due to an unexpected studio session running late. “He kept saying he’d just catch the next one. He didn’t want to rush,” a close friend revealed.

The relief was immediate but bittersweet. The passengers on board — including two of his staff members and three crew members — are currently missing, and rescue operations have already been deployed. The music community is mourning, while also giving thanks that Bad Bunny was spared by a twist of fate.

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Fans around the world are reacting with a mix of gratitude and heartbreak. “He was saved by seconds,” one fan posted on Instagram. “But our prayers now go to those who were not as lucky.”

In a short voice message shared on his official social media, Bad Bunny expressed deep sorrow and called for unity and compassion:

“Estoy devastado… por muy cerca que estuve de estar en ese vuelo. No tengo palabras. Recen por ellos.”

This incident has not only shaken the Latin music world but also reminded millions how fragile life is — and how fate sometimes speaks in silence.

While the world breathes a sigh of relief for the reggaetonero’s safety, it mourns the uncertainty surrounding the others onboard. For Bad Bunny, this was a narrow escape — and perhaps a moment that will change him forever.