After a lot of speculation, it’s finally official: Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will take the stage for the Halftime show at the 2026 Super Bowl. This artist, only 31, has skyrocketed to fame as one of the biggest names in music today, even becoming the first to have a Spanish album top the Billboard 200.
Known for hits like Dákiti, Me Porto Bonito, and Moscow Mule, Bad Bunny is also currently on tour, promoting his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. However, his appointment hasn’t come without controversy because he has been openly critical of Donald Trump.
In a notable moment during the lead-up to the recent presidential election, he shared a video highlighting comments made by Vice President Kamala Harris regarding Puerto Rico’s needs. She stated, “I’ll never forget what Donald Trump did when Puerto Rico needed help,” referring to his response to Hurricane Maria back in 2017. Remember, Trump’s visit to the island was marred by backlash after he tossed paper towels to residents, a move many found insensitive.
In the video, Kamala criticized Trump’shandling of the situation, saying, “He abandoned the island and offered nothing but paper towels and insults.” Additionally, fans have noticed a voice resembling Trump in Bad Bunny’s song NUEVAYoL, which includes an apology to “immigrants in America.”
This decision to have Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl Halftime has upset many MAGA supporters, branding it as “woke nonsense.” Critics like Robbie Starbuck expressed on X, “Do NFL owners really think this is a good idea? Why not choose an act that promotes unity instead of division? No one thinks Bad Bunny represents American football!”
An account named End Wokeness shared the artist’s dress photos, questioning his selection for such a major event. Many discontented social media users have also pointed out that Bad Bunny chose not to perform in the U.S. during his recent tour due to fears over ICE raids. “I was worried that ICE could show up at my concert,” he remarked during an interview.
Responding to the Super Bowl news, Dan O’Donnell tweeted, “Funny how Bad Bunny would avoid performing in the U.S. out of fear but is just fine representing the NFL at the Super Bowl. It seems all his morals take a back seat when there’s a check involved!”
After the announcement was made, Bad Bunny shared his sentiments, expressing, “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Tell your grandma we’re going to be the HALFTIME SHOW at the SUPER BOWL!” Let’s not forget, this isn’t his first Super Bowl appearance—he joined Shakira back in 2020 for an unforgettable performance.
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