Bad Bunny Wins Partial Victory in Ex-Girlfriend Lawsuit

The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico has dismissed several claims brought by Bad Bunny's former girlfriend in a lawsuit alleging the artist used her voice without permission, though the legal battle is far from over.

According to a source with direct knowledge who spoke to TMZ, the court's decision on Wednesday, July 9, 2026, "affirms in part and reverses in part" the dismissal of claims made by former girlfriend Carliz De La Cruz Hernández. The ruling represents a mixed outcome for both parties in the ongoing dispute.

De La Cruz Hernández filed suit several years ago, claiming she recorded the phrase "Bad Bunny, baby" on her phone in a bathroom in 2015. She alleged that this recording, featuring what she described as her "distinguishable voice," was subsequently included without her authorization in Bad Bunny's 2017 single "Pa Ti."

The Supreme Court ruling dealt a significant blow to the core of her lawsuit. A source told TMZ that all of De La Cruz Hernández's claims related to the song "Pa Ti" were dismissed as time-barred, meaning the statute of limitations had expired on those particular allegations.

However, the artist is not entirely free from legal jeopardy. The same source explained that some of De La Cruz Hernández's claims "may now move forward beyond the early dismissal stage." The case will continue to be litigated regarding the surviving claims before the Puerto Rico Court of First Instance.

While the claims concerning "Pa Ti" have been thrown out, the "Bad Bunny, baby" recording also appears in his song "Dos Mil 16," which may be relevant to the remaining claims that will proceed to further litigation.

This lawsuit is not the only legal challenge Bad Bunny currently faces regarding alleged unauthorized voice usage. Earlier this year, a woman named Tainaly Serrano Rivera filed a separate suit claiming the singer used her voice on multiple tracks without permission. She alleges recordings of her were used on "Solo de Mí" and "EoO" without her authorization.

The partial dismissal in the De La Cruz Hernández case represents a procedural victory for Bad Bunny, eliminating what appeared to be the central claim of the lawsuit. However, the continuation of other claims ensures that the legal proceedings will extend into the foreseeable future, requiring further court proceedings to resolve the remaining disputes.