Bad Bunny Celebrates Diversity and Gender Fluidity in “Caro”
There’s nothing cooler than songs about self-empowerment, confidence, and acceptance, and Bad Bunny’s latest song is here to prove it!
Lyrics to “Caro” encourage listeners to love themselves for who they are, “no matter what your tastes are, what your beliefs are, [and] what is your way of being” (Genius). The title (meaning “expensive” in Spanish) may seem a bit misleading at first, but the reggaeton/trap artist argues that it is an appropriate adjective that defines our own worth in that we are “valuable” as individuals with our own unique differences.
Since its release last Wednesday, the video has received praise from Twitter for not only highlighting gender fluidity, but also featuring women that don’t typically conform to the hip hop / rap culture, including a pregnant lady and a young girl with Down Syndrome. One could even argue that it’s more than a video: it’s a celebration of the colorful diversities that exist in our world and proof of the positives that come out of unifying different communities instead of tearing them apart.
#BadBunny provides acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community and explores gender fluidity in the music video for “Caro.”
Watch: https://t.co/r3RuuH8mbl pic.twitter.com/QaPLGrLkeS
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 24, 2019
bad bunny really ended homophobia, ageism, transphobia, body shaming and all kinds of discrimination in one video HIS MIND! #caro pic.twitter.com/Rfm5xm1W1W
— juansito⚡️ (@juansitouuu) January 23, 2019
The success of “Caro” as well as previous hits like “Girls Like You” by Maroon 5 that push back against body shaming, gender marginalizing, and homophobia (to name a few) are important to pave way for a future that welcomes all kinds of individuals. And to see Bad Bunny redefine the stereotypes of what it “takes” to be a trap artist is a move that will no doubt inspire others to be less restricted in their gender identity and expression.
Self-love is not optional, after all. So shake off those haters, be yourself, and keep your beautiful head high!
No F’s given. #BadBunny #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/9PEINOkdUV
— Cultura Colectiva (@ccplus) January 25, 2019
#Caro #BadBunny
