Bad Bunny, the Grammy award-winning artist also known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, made a surprise landing in the lecture hall of Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism, wowing nearly 400 students with his impromptu presence. The Puerto Rican superstar was brought in as part of The David Grutman Experience - a class spearheaded by the nightlife mogul David Grutman, known for his heavy-hitting roster of Miami's posh clubs and eateries. According to ET Online, Bad Bunny shared his life lessons, emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's self, and pushing for dreams with full force whether it's in music, fashion, or ventures like Gekko.
While addressing the assembly, Bad Bunny engaged in a dialogue about the interplay of relationships and business, hitting home the point with a personal anecdote of how Grutman introduced him to Drake. This chance meeting incubated the hit collaboration "MIA," a story which he relayed with the help of a student translator, as Local 10 reports. The unexpected drop-in also saw the "Monaco" rapper conversing about the authenticity that runs deep, even as fame and glittering fortunes stack up.
The guest appearance was met with waves of excitement and glee from the FIU cohort, who snapped up the chance to pepper the musician with questions about entertainment and the often circuitous paths to success. Bad Bunny's casual sit-down was a viral moment in the making, as students flooded social media with pictures and videos of the star, capturing an experience that many will peg as a college highlight.
Grutman, who has made it somewhat of a tradition to pull in the big guns for his Gen Ed sessions, has previously played host to Hollywood's Jason Momoa and hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross earlier this session. The restaurateur's lectures are a part of a broader canvas, sketching the landscape of the hospitality scene while introducing the novices to the high rollers of entertainment and dining. Bad Bunny who, just weeks earlier had hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live", was just the latest in a string of surprises Grutman has up his tailored sleeves.
