Bad Bunny before he was famous

The nobody years

1. 1994

   Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and raised in the Almirante Sur barrio of Vega Baja. Source

2. 1999

   His earliest musical memory was receiving the record "Aquel Que Habia Muerto" by Puerto Rican reggaeton pioneer Vico C as a Christmas gift at age five. Source

3. childhood, until age 13 (c. 2007)

   Attended church weekly with his devoutly Catholic mother and sang in the church choir until age 13, an experience he later said helped shape his musical foundation. Source

4. 2008

   Started to write and create his own music at the age of 14. Source

5. 2012

   After graduating high school in 2012, enrolled in the audiovisual communications program at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, aiming to become a radio host. Source

6. 2015-2016

   Studied audiovisual communication at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo. Source

7. 2016

   Worked as a bagger at an Econo supermarket in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, while recording songs. Source

8. 2016

   Gained attention releasing music independently on SoundCloud, including the breakout "Diles". Source