Bad Bunny turned a concert in São Paulo into a tribute to one of soccer’s greatest legends. During his first shows in Brazil, the Puerto Rican superstar wore a historic jacket once owned by Pelé and even tweaked his song lyrics to honor the late icon. The moment quickly caught the attention of fans both in music and football circles.
Bad Bunny pays special tribute to Pelé during concert
The big moment came when Bad Bunny walked onstage rocking a jacket once worn by Pelé during the 1966 World Cup. He borrowed the rare piece from a São Paulo memorabilia spot called Alambrado Futebol e Cultura. The store’s owner, Cássio Brandão, houses more than 7,000 historic soccer collectibles, including 115 items that originally belonged to Pelé.
Brandão said the global star treated the jacket with respect. He explained that it came back damp with “sweat” after the performance, but otherwise, “it was perfect.” He also noted that the team returned it in the same suitcase and in the same condition it left (via ESPN).
Bad Bunny also switched up a lyric in his track Monaco during the show. Instead of referencing Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona, he rapped about “scoring a goal after Pelé and Maradona.” The Brazilian crowd loved it and erupted with cheers the moment he dropped the line.
Pelé’s official Instagram page extended its thanks to the artist for the tribute. The post said that when someone like Bad Bunny honors “the King on Brazilian soil,” it proves the “crown is still shining.” Cássio Brandão added that moments like this can spark curiosity in younger fans and push them to learn more about Pelé’s legendary legacy.
Pelé passed away in 2022 at 82, but his legacy still towers over the sport. He remains the only player to win three men’s World Cups, lifting the trophy in 1958, 1962, and 1970. He racked up more than 1,000 goals in his career and turned into a worldwide icon of Brazilian football.
On the other side of the spotlight, Bad Bunny has cemented himself as a global music powerhouse. The Grammy winner has dominated international charts, packed out stadiums, and pushed Latin music to massive new audiences.
