Bad Bunny has defended himself after footage of him throwing a fan’s phone into a river went viral. The clip, see below, was filmed over new year the Dominican Republic. The footage shows Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, surrounded by fans as he makes his way down the street. When the woman in question gets by his side she snaps a picture on her phone. Bad Bunny then takes hold of her phone and throws it away, leaving her shocked and the phone sinking.

Adivina… fuaaaap pic.twitter.com/T96HighoxQ

— Felix Victorino (@donfelixSPM) January 2, 2023

Side-stepping the usual notes app apology, Bad Bunny instead posted a tweet explaining that he does not find it respectful when people approach him and take pictures without speaking to him first. “The person who comes up to me to say hello, to tell me something, or just to meet me, will always receive my attention and respect,” he tweeted. “Those who come to put a phone in my face, I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect, and I will treat it like one.”

Last year was a busy year for Bad Bunny, who released his latest album Un Verano Sin Ti and embarked on a hugely popular stadium tour. The album, which features the single “Después de la Playa,” propelled Bad Bunny to being named the most streamed artist on Spotify for the third consecutive year.

La persona que se acerque a mi a saludarme, a decirme algo, o solo conocerme, siempre recibirá mi atención y respeto. Los que vengan a ponerme un cabrón teléfono en la cara lo consideraré como lo que es, una falta de respeto y así mismo lo trataré yo. #SINCOJONESMETIENE

— ☀️🌊❤️ (@sanbenito) January 2, 2023