Jorell Meléndez-Badillo
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo is a historian and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, known for his work on Puerto Rican history and colonialism. He recently gained attention for collaborating with global music icon Bad Bunny on the visualizers for the artist's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', where he provided historical context related to Puerto Rico's identity and cultural struggles.
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Jorell Meléndez-Badillo stated that the Puerto Rican flag is a tool of resistance against colonialism.
Cuál es el origen de la bandera de Puerto Rico que mostró Bad Bunny en el Super Bowl y por qué fue ilegal en la isla durante varios años
Panama· 2026-02-11
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo noted that Bad Bunny's show will undoubtedly highlight the complex realities of United States history in relation to Puerto Rico.
Super Bowl halftime performers who got political way before Bad Bunny
United States· 2026-02-08
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo discusses the deeply political component of Bad Bunny's presence at major events like the Grammys and the Super Bowl.
Bad Bunny listo para hacer historia en los Grammys y en el Super Bowl de EEUU
Dominican Republic· 2026-01-31
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides historical context about Puerto Rico's recent challenges and its impact on artists like Rauw Alejandro.
Rauw Alejandro, el reguetonero romántico | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-04-13
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo collaborated with Bad Bunny to create visualizers for his album, focusing on Puerto Rican history and identity.
El profesor que ayudó a Bad Bunny a dar una lección de historia sobre Puerto Rico
Costa Rica· 2025-04-08