Bad Bunny’s rise from a small town in Puerto Rico to global superstardom has been told many times, but the story of the two brothers who grew up alongside him is only now coming into full view. His younger siblings, Bernie and Bysael Martínez Ocasio, have stepped into their own spotlights, one in fashion and the other in sports, while remaining closely tied to the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. Their paths show how a tight-knit family can produce three very different public figures who still move as a unit.
As Bad Bunny headlines events like Super Bowl LX and dominates streaming charts, curiosity around the people who knew him long before the fame has intensified. Meeting Bernie and Bysael means understanding the rural Puerto Rican upbringing, the values of their parents, and the brotherly bond that has shaped all three of their lives. I want to trace how those roots helped turn one sibling into a chart-topping performer, another into an emerging model, and the youngest into a promising athlete.
The Martínez Ocasio brothers at a glance
Bad Bunny is the oldest of three sons, and his family story starts in Puerto Rico, where he grew up with his brothers Bernie and Bysael. Multiple profiles describe how the “Monaco” singer was raised alongside his two siblings in the same household, with all three boys sharing the Martínez Ocasio surname and a childhood that revolved around school, church and music. Those reports make clear that Benito’s identity as a performer is inseparable from his role as the firstborn who watched Bernie arrive in 1997 and then welcomed the youngest, Bysael, a few years later in 2002, giving the trio a clear age ladder that still shapes their dynamic today.
That family structure matters because it explains why the brothers often appear together at major milestones, from award shows to stadium concerts. When Bad Bunny prepared for the Super Bowl LX halftime show, coverage of the event highlighted that he had grown up in Puerto Rico with his two brothers, Bernie and Bysael, and framed them as part of the story of how a kid from Vega Baja reached one of the biggest stages in American entertainment. In that sense, the brothers are not just relatives watching from the sidelines, they are part of the narrative that connects a rural upbringing to a global audience.
Growing up in rural Puerto Rico
The three brothers’ childhood in Puerto Rico was not centered in a major city but in a rural area of Vega Baja, a coastal municipality that sits away from the island’s most touristy corridors. Accounts of their early years describe how Bad Bunny and his siblings grew up in that countryside setting, with modest surroundings and a strong sense of community. That environment gave them a grounding that contrasts sharply with the hyper-produced world of global pop, and it is often cited as a reason Benito still references local slang, neighborhood characters and small-town rituals in his lyrics.
Later profiles of the family underline that they were raised in a Catholic household, with Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio and his brothers Bernie and Bysael attending church and school while their parents worked regular jobs. Those same reports emphasize that the boys’ Puerto Rican identity is not a branding exercise but a lived experience, from the music they heard at home to the way they talk about their barrio. When I look at how the brothers carry themselves in public, that rural Vega Baja background is visible in their comfort with each other and their insistence on keeping family close even as their careers pull them into very different worlds.
Parents Lysaurie Ocasio and Tito Martínez set the tone
Any portrait of the Martínez Ocasio brothers has to start with their parents, Lysaurie Ocasio and Tito Martínez, who built the family that would eventually produce a superstar and two rising talents. After Bad Bunny was born on March 10, 1994, reports note that Ocasio and Martínez went on to welcome two other sons, Bernie in 1997 and Bysael in 2002, completing the trio. That timeline shows how the parents spent more than a decade raising children at different stages, from a teenager finding his voice in music to a grade-schooler discovering sports, all under the same roof.
Detailed features on the family explain that Bad Bunny and his relationship with his siblings is rooted in the values Lysaurie and Tito emphasized, including humility, hard work and loyalty. One account of Benito’s background describes how he was the first of three siblings and how his mother, Lysaurie Ocasio, played a central role in encouraging his artistic side while still expecting him to help at home and look out for Bernie and the youngest brother. When I connect those descriptions to the way the brothers now show up for each other at events and on social media, it is clear that the parents’ influence still sets the tone for how they navigate fame.
Inside the brothers’ tight bond
Observers often point out that Bad Bunny and his brothers do not present as distant relatives orbiting a celebrity, but as a tight unit that has simply expanded its radius. Coverage of the family notes that Bad Bunny and his relationship with his siblings has been visible at key public moments, including appearances at major award shows where Benito brought Bernie and sometimes Bysael along instead of leaving them in the background. That pattern suggests a deliberate choice to keep the brothers close as his career scaled up, reinforcing the idea that their bond predates and outweighs the industry around them.
Profiles that focus specifically on the siblings emphasize that Bad Bunny grew up alongside his two brothers, Bernie and Bysael, in Puerto Rico and that he remains the oldest and something of a protector. One detailed look at the family notes that the “Monaco” singer is the oldest and that his younger brothers have spoken about how he helps them filter opportunities and attention that come their way because of his fame. When I read those accounts together, I see a relationship that functions as both friendship and informal mentorship, with Benito using his experience to shield Bernie and Bysael from some of the harsher parts of the spotlight while still encouraging them to pursue their own ambitions.
Bernie Martínez Ocasio, the model in the middle
Bernie Martínez Ocasio has emerged as the sibling most visibly stepping into the entertainment and fashion worlds that orbit his older brother. Reports describe Bernie as an up and coming model who has begun to build a portfolio independent of Bad Bunny’s music career, with agencies and brands taking notice of his look and presence. One detailed account notes that Bad Bunny’s brother Bernie made a splash with a professional modeling move that signaled he was not content to remain just a familiar face in backstage photos but wanted to carve out his own lane.
Other coverage fills in the picture by explaining that Bernie grew up in Puerto Rico like Bad Bunny, and that, like his older brother, he was raised by Catholic parents who emphasized education and discipline. One profile of the family states that Bad Bunny has grown from a local artist into a global figure while his brothers, Bernie and Bysael, born in 1997 and 2002 respectively, have watched that transformation up close and are now navigating their own careers. When I look at Bernie’s trajectory, it reads as a middle child using the visibility that comes with being related to a star, but pairing it with professional modeling work so that he is recognized in his own right.
How Bernie is taking over fashion
The fashion industry has started to treat Bernie as more than a celebrity sibling, positioning him as a fresh face with potential staying power. One feature on his rise points out that in some families, talent simply runs in the blood, and uses Bernie’s growing modeling résumé as evidence that the Martínez Ocasio clan fits that description. The same piece frames him as someone who is, sure, Bad Bunny’s brother, but also a figure who can hold his own in front of the camera, with a look that fits contemporary campaigns and runway shows.
Another report on the brothers notes that Bernie Martínez Ocasio, born in Puerto Rico, has been linked to opportunities that include signing with NEXT Model Management, a major agency that works with international talent. That detail, highlighted in coverage of the brothers around Super Bowl LX, suggests that the fashion world sees long term potential in him rather than a short lived novelty. When I connect those dots, Bernie’s path looks like a carefully managed entry into modeling, backed by professional representation and supported by a family that already understands how to navigate global fame.
Bysael Martínez Ocasio, the athlete of the family
While Bernie leans into fashion, the youngest brother, Bysael Martínez Ocasio, has been associated with sports, giving the family a very different kind of rising star. Coverage of the siblings around major events notes that Bernie and Bysael grew up in Puerto Rico with Bad Bunny and that the youngest brother has pursued athletics rather than music or modeling. One detailed profile of the brothers mentions that Bysael is connected to the world of sports, positioning him as the sibling whose ambitions are more likely to play out on fields and courts than on stages or runways.
That same reporting frames Bysael as part of a new generation of Puerto Rican athletes who see opportunity both on the island and abroad, with his last name drawing attention but his performance expected to carry him forward. When I consider how different his path is from Benito’s and Bernie’s, it underscores the range of the Martínez Ocasio family: one son dominating global charts, another signing with fashion agencies, and the youngest testing himself in competitive sports. The common thread is that all three were shaped by the same rural upbringing and parental expectations, even as they now move through very different professional ecosystems.
Super Bowl LX and the brothers in the spotlight
Bad Bunny’s role as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer has pushed his entire family, including Bernie and Bysael, into a brighter global spotlight. Coverage leading up to the game repeatedly reminded audiences that Bad Bunny grew up in Puerto Rico with his two brothers, Bernie and Bysael, and invited readers to find out more about the siblings who were expected to be somewhere in the stadium crowd. That framing turned the halftime show into not just a career milestone for Benito, but also a moment when the story of three brothers from Vega Baja reached tens of millions of viewers at once.
More detailed features on the event highlighted how the brothers’ individual careers intersect with that spectacle. One piece on the siblings around Super Bowl LX noted that Bernie Martínez Ocasio, born in Puerto Rico, was already making moves in modeling, while Bysael was building a name in the world of sports, suggesting that the halftime performance would likely boost interest in all three. When I look at that convergence, it feels like a snapshot of a family in transition, with the oldest brother at the center of a massive American football event and the younger two quietly using the moment to expand their own platforms.
Why the Martínez Ocasio story resonates
The appeal of Bad Bunny’s family story lies in how ordinary many of its elements are, even as the outcomes have become extraordinary. Reports that focus on Bad Bunny and his relationship with his siblings emphasize that Benito was born the first of three siblings and that his mother, Lysaurie Ocasio, and father, Tito Martínez, raised them with clear expectations about work and loyalty. Those same accounts describe how the brothers have appeared together at events like the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, reinforcing the idea that they see each other’s successes as shared victories rather than separate careers.
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