If you were anywhere near a radio or a club back in 2017, you heard it. That heavy, thumping bassline and Becky G’s voice playfully singing about liking them "a little older." It was the moment she traded her bubblegum-pop image for something far more "saucy," as she recently put it.
But the real magic happened when a then-rising underground trap artist from Puerto Rico hopped on the track. Bad Bunny wasn't the household name he is now. He was the guy with the weird buzzcut and the baritone voice that felt like it was vibrating from the floorboards.
Becky G and Bad Bunny changed the trajectory of Latin pop with "Mayores." Fast forward to early 2026, and their recent surprise reunion in Chile has everyone talking about them all over again.
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On January 10, 2026, the Estadio Nacional in Santiago, Chile, basically turned into a pressure cooker of nostalgia. Bad Bunny was mid-way through his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour when the lights dimmed.
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The familiar opening chords of "Mayores" started.
Then out walked Becky.
The crowd went absolutely feral. Honestly, it's rare to see two superstars who have reached the literal peak of the industry still look at each other with that much genuine respect. Becky even took a second to tell Benito—that’s Bad Bunny for those who don’t know his real name—how proud she was of his journey. It wasn't just a PR stunt; it felt like two old friends acknowledging that they survived the meat grinder of the music industry together.
What Most People Get Wrong About the Song
People think "Mayores" was just a clever marketing ploy to make Becky G look "grown up." It actually started as a total joke. Becky had just gone public with her relationship with soccer player Sebastian Lletget, who is five years older than her. Her family was teasing her about it, she started the hashtag #6DaysTillMAYORES, and the rest is history.
But here’s the tea: the version we all know? It was almost way too explicit for the radio.
Becky recently revealed in an interview with Big Boy that she actually had to send Benito’s verse back. He had written something so spicy that she knew no station would touch it. He went back to the drawing board, toned it down just enough to be "radio-safe" (though we all know what those lyrics are actually implying), and created a global smash.
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Are Becky G and Bad Bunny Ever Actually Dating?
This is the question that never dies. You’ve seen the comments. You’ve seen the TikTok edits.
"The way they look at each other on stage..."
Honestly? No. There has never been any concrete evidence that they were ever more than collaborators and friends.
Bad Bunny has had a very public, very complicated love life. From his long-term relationship with Gabriela Berlingeri—who many fans still believe is his soulmate—to that high-profile era with Kendall Jenner that ended late last year, Benito stays busy.
Becky, on the other hand, has had her own public ups and downs with Lletget, including a very messy period in 2023 involving cheating rumors that nearly ended their engagement. Through it all, her bond with Bad Bunny has stayed strictly professional. They’re "career twins" in a way. They both used "Mayores" as a springboard to jump from being niche artists to global icons.
The Evolution of Their Sound
When they recorded "Mayores," Bad Bunny was still doing "underground trap." He wasn't the genre-bending, gender-fluid fashion icon he is today. Becky was still trying to prove she wasn't just the "Shower" girl.
Look at where they are now:
- Bad Bunny is sweeping the Latin Grammys (he just took home Album of the Year again in late 2025).
- Becky G is pivoting back to her reggaeton roots with her new 2026 track "Hablamos Mañana" after a successful run in música mexicana.
They both grew up. They both changed the rules.
Why "Mayores" Still Matters Today
It wasn't just a song. It was a cultural shift. It challenged the double standards in the industry. People were outraged that a young woman was singing about her preferences in men, while male reggaetoneros had been saying much worse for decades.
Becky G and Bad Bunny stood their ground. They didn't apologize. And in doing so, they opened the door for artists like Karol G and Anitta to be even bolder.
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If you're looking to dive deeper into why this duo remains the "gold standard" for Latin collaborations, start by watching their 2017 Latin AMA performance and then compare it to the fan-cam footage from the 2026 Chile show. The growth is staggering.
What to do next:
If you're a fan of this era, check out Becky G's new documentary Rebbeca. It features some never-before-seen footage from the early "Mayores" studio sessions that really shows the creative chemistry between her and Benito before the world knew who they were. Also, keep an eye on the rest of Bad Bunny’s 2026 tour dates—there are whispers that Becky might make one more appearance for the final show in Puerto Rico.