Akon is weighing in on the global dominance of Bad Bunny—and how it compares to the run of Drake.
During a February 25 appearance on the Kid L podcast, Akon pointed to Bad Bunny’s historic residency in Puerto Rico as proof of the Latin superstar’s cultural reach. The residency drew massive crowds throughout the summer of 2025 and quickly became one of the most talked-about concert runs in recent memory.
Akon highlighted the scale of the accomplishment while discussing the Puerto Rican artist’s ability to dominate a single market.
“That man sold 30 dates in Puerto Rico in one location,” Akon said. “Sold out 30 shows at the arena in one city.”
The “Locked Up” singer framed the achievement as rare in modern music, comparing the moment to legendary pop performances of the past.
“That’s the kind of run Michael Jackson was doing,” Akon said. “Fifty dates in one location.”
Still, Akon questioned whether Drake—despite his streaming dominance and chart success—could match that type of concentrated demand in North America.
Akon Claims Rapper Drake Can’t Sell Out A 30-Day Residency Like Bad Bunny
“I mean, I love Drake,” Akon said. “But do you think he can sell that many arenas in America or even in Canada? I can see maybe 10 or 15.”
Despite the comparison, Akon made it clear he still views Drake as the benchmark for commercial success in today’s music industry.
“I compare everybody to Drake, including myself,” he explained. “Like, he’s the top-tier artist right now, in numbers.”
Bad Bunny’s residency also created a massive economic ripple across Puerto Rico. Reports estimated the concert series generated roughly $200 million in tourism revenue.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors traveled to the island for the shows. Hotels, restaurants, and rentals filled throughout the run.
For Akon, the achievement shows the unique cultural power Bad Bunny holds in Puerto Rico. Yet his comments also underline Drake’s continued influence as hip-hop’s global measuring stick.
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