
Yo, fam, we’ve got some serious tea straight outta Puerto Rico, and it’s got Bad Bunny caught up in a legal mess hotter than a Santa Monica heatwave. An 84-year-old homeowner, Román Carrasco Delgado, is suing the reggaeton superstar over the use of his iconic salmon-colored pad in southeast Puerto Rico. Known as 'La Casita,' this house with its yellow trim and chill wraparound porch became a symbol during Bad Bunny’s residency this summer, and now it’s the centerpiece of a million-dollar lawsuit.
Carrasco, an unemployed widower from the coastal town of Humacao, says his quiet life’s been flipped upside down since his home got the Hollywood treatment. Fans and randos roll up daily to snap pics and vids, stripping him of any privacy. He’s seeking at least $1 million for damages and emotional distress, claiming the social media frenzy - think hundreds of posts and merch featuring his crib - has brought him nothing but shade and malicious comments.
The drama kicked off when Bad Bunny dropped a short film for his 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' album back in January, featuring Carrasco’s vibrant home. That wasn’t the end of it - the house inspired a life-sized replica, also dubbed 'La Casita,' that became a main attraction at the singer’s 30-concert run at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan. We’re talking A-list vibes with celebs like LeBron James, Penélope Cruz, Residente, and Belinda popping by to vibe and perform with the Latin trap king.
'Man, I never thought my little house would turn into a stage for global stars, but I didn’t sign up for this chaos,' Carrasco reportedly told a local reporter, sounding like he’s ready to fight for his peace.
The lawsuit doesn’t just name Bad Bunny - it’s also coming for three companies tied to the production: Rimas Entertainment LLC, Move Concerts PR INC, and A1 Productions, LLC. Carrasco’s legal team is accusing them of illicit enrichment, alleging they profited big off his property while he got peanuts. Reps for Bad Bunny haven’t dropped a comment yet, but you know we’re keeping our ears to the streets for any updates.
Let’s take it back to the heart of this story - Carrasco’s home ain’t just any spot. He designed it himself for his wife, who wanted to return to her hometown of Humacao, with help from his carpenter dad and brother. Picture this: a three-bedroom, two-bath gem with a wide porch perfect for kicking back with amigos, maybe even a hammock swinging nearby for those hot Caribbean days. 'A house without a porch ain’t it,' Carrasco told The Associated Press, reminiscing about building it block by block over four or five years.
Here’s the kicker - he says it wasn’t even a surprise for his wife since she was right there helping out. But what started as a labor of love in the 1960s has turned into a privacy nightmare. The lawsuit claims Carrasco only authorized a scout to use the house for the vid without knowing the full deets, and he never got a proper proposal or explanation - especially tough since he can’t read or write, though he can sign his name.
Things get even messier with allegations of sketchy dealings. The suit says officials had Carrasco sign a blank white screen on a phone, later transferring that signature to two contracts he never saw or had explained to him. His team argues this voids any agreement, especially since he only got $5,200 in checks while the video featuring his home racked up 22 million views. Talk about getting played harder than a rookie at a Venice Beach pickup game.
Adding insult to injury, the lawsuit claims that during filming, folks took pics and measurements of 'La Casita' without his OK, then used them to build that exact replica for Bad Bunny’s concerts. Filed in San Juan’s Court of First Instance, this case is shaping up to be a battle over more than just money - it’s about respect and a man’s right to his own slice of peace. Stick with us as we follow this Puerto Rican drama with SoCal-sized stakes!