Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny's Complete Relationship Timeline
Here's everything we know about the star-studded (ex) couple.
Last year's hottest couple remained just a rumor for a while. Kendall Jenner, model, celebrity sister, and 818 tequila connoisseur, and Benito Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, arguably one of the most famous musicians in the world, were first spotted packing on the PDA in an exclusive Los Angeles club in February 2023. After that, the two seemed to have engaged in a full-fledged romance. While attending dinners with mutual friends like Hailey and Justin Bieber and a joint Gucci ad, the pair only fueled the fire and lasted for almost a year until they confirmed their split in December 2023.
L'OFFICIEL has the complete timeline of this iconic relationship, from the very beginning to the bittersweet endings.
Early February 2023: The rumors of the couple start circulating.
Deux Moi, a celebrity gossip site, announced that Bad Bunny and a certain "single, famous model sister" were making out at an exclusive Los Angeles club. Evidently referring to Kendall Jenner, newly single after her split from longtime boyfriend, Devin Booker, the media went crazy with excitement over this report.
February 18: They were spotted secretly leaving the same restaurant.
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny were seen leaving through different exits of the same restaurant. The pair were allegedly at dinner with Justin and Hailey Bieber but didn't want to fuel the rumors with evidence of their spending time together.
February 20: A source reveals that Jenner and Bad Bunny "are spending time together".
A source close to the rumored couple revealed to People that they are enjoying spending time with one another. Bad Bunny is reportedly very different from the other men Jenner has been tied to. The source stated, "Kendall recently started hanging out with him. They were introduced by friends. He moved to LA a few weeks ago and bought a house. She likes him and is having fun."
March 7: They are pictured packing on the PDA outside of a sushi restaurant.
After going to dinner with friends, including Jenner's sister, Kylie, Bad Bunny was pictured holding the famous model while she was getting into her car. They supposedly kissed one another goodbye with the photo revealing Jenner's hands on the back of his neck.
April 3: The couple is spotted enjoying a horseback ride together.
Cozying up on what reportedly looked like a date, the two were spotted on horseback ride at the Hidden Hills Equestrian Center in California. Jenner also took a selfie, as Bad Bunny sat behind her with his arms around her waist.
April 16: The couple's PDA was photographed at Coachella Weekend 1.
December 18: The couple reportedly split.
A source revealed to People that Jenner and Bad Bunny have broken up as disclosed in a story released on December 17. As this news started to circulate, Entertainment Tonight revealed, "Kendall and Bad Bunny have been doing their own things lately and things slowly started to fizzle out between them." After less than a year, it looks like the Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny craze is coming to a close just before the holidays kick in.
January 24: Rumors of Reconciliation
On January 24, US Weekly announced that the pair had seen each other a few times since the split with sources saying that it was not a huge surprise and that she tends to get back with her exes. Although still uncertain about whether Bad Bunny was right for her, Kendall's friends did not interfere. “It’s not the type of situation where they’re fully back together, but they have hung out a few times since breaking up last month,” one source says.
May 6: Reuniting at the Met Gala
It appears that Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny maintain an amicable relationship post-breakup. Despite their split, the exes were seen sharing a cozy moment at the Après Met 2 Met Gala afterparty following the 2024 Met Gala on May 6. The former couple, whose separation was confirmed in December 2023, seemed to be enjoying each other's company, with Jenner, 28, seen smiling and engaging in conversation with the 30-year-old rapper. According to a party attendee at WSA in downtown New York, they were seated together, sharing a laugh and seemingly having a good time. Who said exes can't be friends?
June 11: The Fire is Rekindled!
One thing that sources have consistently said about the relationship is that it's full of fiery passion and attraction, and regardless of labels, things are clearly starting to heat up again.
Just over a month after they were spotted side-by-side at the Met Gala, the two celebrities were filmed deep in conversation at Yoko, a Japanese restaurant in Bad Bunny's homeland of Puerto Rico. The video, published by TMZ, shows the two leaning toward each other from opposite ends of a table while Kendall gazes wholeheartedly into his eyes and he speaks to her rapidly.
A few weeks later, they were spotted at Ferdi, an elegant Parisian Restaurant wearing matching grey outfits for what looked to be a super romantic dinner date. Then, the very next day they were spotted at dinner again, this time in matching black garb. It sure seems like the pair is ready to get back in action together, but as usual, they have kept quiet on the nature of their relationship and appear to be taking it as it comes.
