Bad Bunny defends throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie

• Bad Bunny defended throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie with him.
• "Those who come to put a phone in my face I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect."

Bad Bunny has defended throwing a fan's phone into the water after she tried to get a selfie with him.

Footage surfaced on Twitter on Monday showing the music superstar walking with his entourage in the Dominican Republic when a fan tried to take a photo with him.

The 28-year-old then snatched the phone from the fan's hand and threw it into a nearby body of water.

Responding to the video, Bad Bunny wrote on Twitter: "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.

"Those who come to put a fucking phone in my face I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect, and I will treat it likewise."

Bad Bunny was the most streamed artist on Spotify in 2022 with a record 18.5 billion streams.

He was also the most streamed artist on the platform in both 2020 and 2021. No other artist has ever held that spot for three consecutive years.

The Puerto Rican's fourth studio album, "Un Verano Sin Ti," which was released in May 2022, spawned a string of smash-hits including "Me Porto Bonito," "Tití Me Preguntó," and "Moscow Mule."

At the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards in November, the album won best urban music album, while at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, it is the first Spanish-language album to earn a nomination for album of the year. The Grammys take place in February.