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Bad Bunny's ex-girlfriend has filed a $40 million lawsuit against him and his record label for using a recording of her without her permission

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The recording was a phrase she said, "Bad Bunny baby," which was used in his 2017 single and 2022 song, as well as in his concerts

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Bad Bunny's representatives offered to buy the rights to the recording for $2,000, but De La Cruz refused, leading to the lawsuit

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De La Cruz argues that the use of her recording was a violation of her privacy, morals, and dignity, leading to emotional distress from fan comments

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The lawsuit includes Bad Bunny's record label Rimas Entertainment and manager Noah Assad

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This case highlights the importance of obtaining permission and fair compensation for using someone else's recordings or intellectual property

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