Recommendations of the Editorial team
“Bad Bunny is exactly the artist, which we now need in the US political climate ”, wrote a fan on X. “He will be great. Without a doubt, he delivers a strong show with a clear message.”
Symbol of representation and resistance
Some referred to the symbolism of his album “Debí Tirar Más Photos”, in which the musician picked up Puertorican sounds and sang the effects of American colonialism. For example in the song “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawái”. “With everything that happens with ICE, this is more than a performance. It is a statement,” wrote another user.
Others emphasized the historical dimension: “Bad Bunny will write history as the first male Latin American artist who will have the Super Bowl half-time show headlined.”
“The most uncompromising Hispanic artist on the largest stage in the country – I’m there !!!!”, cheered a fan.
Political explosiveness and clear message
Shortly before the official announcement, Bad Bunny had indicated on X: “I thought about it and decided after consultation with my team to just make an appearance in the USA.” He also alluded to his decision not to bring the “Debí Tirar Más Photos” tour to the USA-also out of concern about possible ICE raids. “There was afraid that ICE could simply stand in front of the hall,” he told the magazine ID.
Fans reminded of these statements and emphasized the importance of Latino representation on this stage. “While Trump ICE is innocent Latinos in warehouse and tears down families … is Bad Bunny, who appears open to Trump, a strong statement,” wrote a user.
Reactions on the net: enthusiasm and protests expected
The political dimension is also not unnoticed: many suspected that his choice will provoke conservative Trump supporters as a half-time act. “This will make the Maga people angry. I live for it 👏,” it said in a comment. “I already hear their tears 😂😂ask,” added another.
After the official proclamation during the game of the Dallas Cowboys against the Green Bay Packers, Bad Bunny posted a video on Instagram: he sits on a goal post on the beach while running “Callaita”.
“For my people, my culture, our history”
“What I feel goes beyond me,” said the singer in a statement. “It is for those who have run in front of me so that I can now make a touchdown … this is for my people, my culture, our history. Go and tell your Abuela that we are the half of the Super Bowl.”
The Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.