"Booker T" is a song by Puerto Rican rapper and singer

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. It was released on January 2, 2021 by Rimas Entertainment, as the third single from his third solo studio album ''

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''. It won Best Rap/Hip Hop Song at the 22nd Annual Latin Grammy Awards.

Composition

According to ''

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'', "Booker T" is a song about "personal vindication", with Bad Bunny discussing his commercial success, criticism, award shows, and other artists' promotional trends.

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also interprets that, in the song, the rapper feels proud of his achievements "without having to promote his songs".

Music video

The music video was directed by Stillz and released on January 2, 2021. It shows Bad Bunny and

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wrestler

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inside a trailer, referencing the album cover. Bad Bunny appears wearing a t-shirt that reads "2032", year from a dystopian future he imagined where takes place the tour that inspired his compositions during confinement. The wrestler starts the video standing unamused by the rapper, later following his rhythm as he performs the song. It has more than 237 million views on

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Live performances

The song had its first performance during the WWE's

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in January 2021. Wrestler Booker T also appeared on that performance, imitating the music video.

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External links

* {{Bad Bunny 2021 songs 2021 singles Bad Bunny songs Songs written by Bad Bunny Spanish-language songs