THE ICONS ISSUE IS HERE. @badbunnypr is the first solo man — and first Latino — to ever grace the cover. I wrote the story 🥲 We spoke about the power of influence — what it means to simultaneously be the biggest star on the planet right now while also being an immensely proud Puerto Rican. The complex emotions surrounding reaping so much success in the United States while it continuously overlooks the island’s input, impact, and people. We spoke about style of course and the importance of creative freedom. How “yo hago lo que me de la gana” isn’t just a catch phrase or an album title but the total ethos of everything he touches and creates. I’ll probably do a separate post on what this moment really means to me, but first I must thank @samiranasr for trusting me to not just write any story but a SEPTEMBER cover, @leahchernikoff for being an amazing editor and letting me keep “shaking ass” in the final copy (LOL) and @nikkiogun for her support and cheering me on. A special thank you to @iamcardib (!!!!) and @amprgroup for contributing to the piece as well (the only person I would do a midnight call in London for!) and my incredible friend @sandra__nevarez who Benito himself called “the GOAT of translators”. And a huge thank you to @sujeylee for being calm, cool, and collected — always! Gracias por tu tiempo, Benito. This moment is truly por la cultura. Para mis boris. I’m basking in it. I’m proud. Now go read, x BAZAAR September 2022 Issue (on sale August 30) Photographer: @johncedmonds Stylist: @yashuasimmons Creative Director: @lauragenninger Hair: Christopher Vargas Grooming: @ybelkahurtado Manicure: @queenflorii Production: Eric Jacobson and Michael Wysocki at @henstoothproductions Set Design: @jessekaufmann Entertainment Director: @angcutt #BadBunny wears @louisvuitton and @tiffanyandco