Are Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Dating? Clues, Updates

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny sparked dating rumors by making several public outings together beginning in February 2023. The supermodel and Grammy-winning artist soon began subtly posted each other on their social media accounts, leading fans to believe they are the real deal. Although the two have yet to publicly comment on the romance speculation, the rumors were fueled once again after Kendall showed up to support Bad Bunny at the Saturday Night Live afterparty following his night as host and musical guest on the show.

Are Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Dating?

The Kardashians star and “Efecto” singer – whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – first sparked dating rumors on February 18 when they were spotted leaving the same restaurant in Los Angeles, according to photos obtained by TMZ. The pair, who exited the restaurant separately – appeared to be on a double date with Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber during their first public outing.

Kendall and Bad Bunny continued to hint that they’re dating when they were spotted leaving dinner together on March 7. They hugged while saying goodbye before Kendall left in an SUV, according to photos obtained by Entertainment Tonight. During the embrace, Kendall wrapped her arms around his neck and they seemingly kissed. They were joined by a group of friends during their second public outing, including Kendall’s sister Kylie Jenner.

By the end of March, Kendall and Bad Bunny’s relationship appeared to be heating up. On the 30th, they hit Los Angeles and were “openly kissing” at popular spot Sushi Fumi, according to an eyewitness who spoke to Us Weekly. The pair were “being very affectionate” with one another, the source added, as they shared a meal.

Bad Bunny engaged in one of Kendall’s favorite activities, as the pair were photographed riding one of her horses at the Hidden Hills Equestrian Center on April 2. The model took the reins while the singer sat on the saddle behind her with his arms around her waist in photos obtained by TMZ. While the pair hasn’t made their relationship public yet, they were each seen taking selfies together during their fun-filled day of horseback riding to have as keepsakes of their outing.

Just two weeks later, the supermodel was spotted by eagle-eyed fans supporting her rumored beau during his set at Coachella on April 14. Kendall and Bad Bunny were later photographed sharing PDA moments at the event, hugging and staying close. While the model wore only dark shades, the rapper hid his famous face underneath a long bandana.

The rumored couple rounded out the month with a night out at Tyler the Creator‘s Los Angeles concert on April 28 as Bad Bunny was seen giving the reality star a ride home after the show.

They continued to fuel dating rumors when they were spotted enjoying dinner together at Carbone in New York City on April 29. Following their meal, the duo was seen leaving in the same car.

On May 1, Kendall and Bad Bunny attended the Met Gala, although they arrived separately. The pair met up for the event’s afterparty, where they were photographed coming and going together from the late night bash. With no signs of slowing down, the couple were spotted sitting courtside at game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Golden State Warriors on in Los Angeles on May 12.

Kendall and Bad Bunny proved their romance was still going hot and heavy in the summertime as the pair were spotted packing on the PDA while attending Drake’s concert in Los Angeles on August 13.

The Hulu personality and “Te Bote” rapper were seen wrapping their arms around each other and whispering in each other’s ears as they swayed to the music.  

Later that month, Bad Bunny subtly posted Kendall on his Instagram Stories on August 27. Though she wasn’t visible ​oncamera, fans could ​reportedly hear her voice after he told her to watch out for a squirrel while addressing her as “mamí.” A few hours later, the Latin recording artist posted a selfie, debuting a dainty “K” letter necklace. Bad Bunny even showcased how supportive he is of the reality star’s business by sharing a photo of drinks surrounding an 818 tequila bottle.

September gave Kendall and Bad Bunny fans an exciting update when the two made an appearance together in the front row of the Gucci fashion show during Milan Fashion Week. The two looked incredibly suave in matching sunglasses and tailored apparel, keeping a relatively low profile (but looking stunning anyway).

Then, Bad Bunny was host and musical guest on the October 21 episode of Saturday Night Live. Although Kendall did not appear to be in the audience at the live show, she did pop up at the afterparty. The supermodel looked cool and casual in black pants, loafers and a tan jacket as she arrived to the post-show party. She and Bad Bunny were also photographed leaving the bash together.

What Has Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Said About Their Relationship?

Neither the Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum nor Puerto Rico native have explicity commented on their relationship status, however fans are convinced that the “Me porto bonito” singer took a jab at Kendall’s ex Devin Booker in his song, “Coco Chanel.”

“Pero el sol de PR calienta má’ que el de Phoenix,” the Latin artist sings on his track. The lyrics – which translate in English to “But the [Puerto Rican] sun is warmer than the sun in Phoenix” – seemingly refer to the NBA star who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns. 

Additionally, Bad Bunny skirted around the topic when sitting down for his June Rolling Stone cover interview, saying when asked about Kendall, “cosas de la vida” — “things in life.”

The acclaimed artist once again gave fans a little glimpse into his dynamic with Kendall, however, thanks to his track “Un Preview,” released as part of his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana album which dropped in October. Dropping the song two weeks beforehand, “Un Preview” details what it’s like falling in love, leading listeners to think it was about the reality TV star.

“Baby, I’m not scared / Of trying you and falling in love again,” the lyrics, which are originally in Spanish, read. “F–k it, mami, I’ll follow your lead, ayy / Really crazy in the club, I’ll get close / dancing and kiss your neck, ayy / With you, I’m on fire.”

Bad Bunny’s music video for the track also seemed to allude to Kendall, as it contained imagery of horses and cowboy culture, known passions of the model’s.

Who Else Has Kendall Jenner Dated?

Despite being in the public eye, Kendall has been known to keep her relationships out of the spotlight.

In high school, she dated Julian Brooks for roughly a year before calling it quits in August 2013.

She was also linked to Justin, Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky, Anwar Hadid and Kyle Kuzma, while the model briefly dated NBA stars Jordan Clarkson, Blake Griffin and Ben Simmons.

Meanwhile, Kendall dated Devin on-and-off from April 2020 until October 2022.

“Things are amicable after the breakup, there’s no bad blood between them,” a source told Us Weekly at the time of their split.

Who Else Has Bad Bunny Dated?

Bad Bunny’s most ​high-profile relationship was with Gabriela Berlingeri, whom he was first linked to in 2017.

The pair kept their romance out of the spotlight and didn’t make their relationship Instagram official until March 2020. Bad Bunny and Gabriela took another major step in their relationship when they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in September 2021.

They never publicly confirmed their breakup, though split speculation began to circulate in November 2022 when Gabriela deleted all of her photos with Bad Bunny on Instagram.