Bad Bunny struck a nerve, rather than a chord, after touching an artifact on display at a Mexico City archaeology museum.
On Saturday, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) issued a public scolding of the musician for allegedly placing his hands on a stela, a type of carved stone sculpture central to Mayan culture. According to INAH and fan accounts, the Puerto Rican singer, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, posted an image on Instagram showing a hooded figure—presumably himself—touching the artifact at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. As first reported by Hyperallergic, the post appears to have since been deleted.
“As it is public knowledge, physical contact with archaeological property is prohibited,” INAH said in a statement, adding that the musician had been warned repeatedly by security staff to maintain a distance from the display.
“When the artist placed his hand on the stela, museum security reiterated that the pieces could not be touched,” the statement said.
Bad Bunny is currently preparing to do the halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl. His most recent album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, was among the most acclaimed albums of 2025; an accompanying concert tour also received praise.
