Bad Bunny's 'La Casita' VIP stage in Madrid sparks celebrity frenzy, fashion trends, and a million-dollar lawsuit

Bad Bunny's European tour has transformed from a musical event into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, with the artist's 'La Casita'—a secondary stage designed as a traditional Puerto Rican home—becoming the epicenter of celebrity sightings, fashion trends, and heated debate. The first two of ten scheduled concerts at Madrid's Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano drew a constellation of stars from film, sports, and business.

A parade of celebrities

Actresses Ester Expósito, Ana de Armas, María León, Clara Galle, and Hiba Abouk were among those spotted on the VIP platform. The world of sports was represented by footballers including Real Madrid's Álvaro Carreras and Dani Ceballos, Rayo Vallecano's Isi Palazón, Atlético de Madrid captain Koke Resurrección, and Real Betis's Héctor Bellerín. The business elite also made an appearance, most notably Marta Ortega, non-executive president of Inditex and daughter of founder Amancio Ortega, who attempted to keep a low profile behind a column. Italian influencer and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni declared on social media that she had experienced "the best day of her life."

I lived the best day of my life.

The viral moment

The most talked-about moment from the opening night featured Ester Expósito, known for the Netflix series 'Élite' and reportedly the girlfriend of footballer Kylian Mbappé. A brief clip of her dancing with Bad Bunny on the 'La Casita' stage quickly went viral across social media platforms. Expósito wore a green dress with a V-neck and puff sleeves, paired with white sneakers, a look that contributed to an emerging concert fashion trend.

Green sequins and concert fashion

Beyond the VIP area, a clear fashion trend emerged from the audience: green sequins. Tops, skirts, and dresses with sparkling green details filled the stadium, marking a shift from basic concert attire to more sophisticated, photo-ready looks. Fashion commentators noted that the color photographs well at night and offers a versatile base for summer styling, pairing easily with wide-leg jeans, denim shorts, or black skirts.

Controversy over elitism and selection

'La Casita' has not been without its critics. The selection process for fans invited to join celebrities on the stage has been called "classist" and "contradictory" to Bad Bunny's public discourse. Social media users have accused the artist's team of favoring young, attractive women, sparking a broader conversation about exclusivity and privilege. Content creator Inés Hernand defended the artist, arguing that musical taste does not determine a person's values.

The education of young people does not depend on whether they listen to reggaeton or Beethoven, but on how they treat others and the responsibility they take for their own actions.

Hernand also criticized those accustomed to attending cultural events for free, expressing surprise at "how little people who have the most means to pay are willing to do so."

The million-dollar lawsuit

Adding to the controversy, the real 'La Casita' in Humacao, Puerto Rico, is at the center of a legal battle. Román Carrasco Delgado, the 84-year-old owner of the house used as a reference for the short film accompanying the album, has filed a million-dollar lawsuit against Bad Bunny and three associated companies. The suit alleges that the image of his property was used beyond the initial agreement, appearing on merchandise and in the global concert tour's stage design, leading to unauthorized profits.

They skipped the signed agreement for the short film and enriched themselves.

The lawsuit names Rimas Entertainment LLC, Move Concerts PR INC, and A1 Production, LLC as co-defendants. The structure, originally designed by director Mayna Magruder Ortiz to host dancers while maintaining "all the elements of a typical Puerto Rican country house," has become a global symbol of the tour, far exceeding its intended use.