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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tFrom seemingly the moment the NFL announced that Bad Bunny would headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, the hot takes have come pouring in about the league\u2019s selection. Critics have said that viewers won\u2019t be able to connect with someone who performs primarily in Spanish, while his supporters have pointed to the three-time Grammy [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Bad Bunny brought out various other singers for the performance, including Lady Gaga<\/strong><\/a> and Ricky Martin<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPart of his show included handing off one of his Grammy Awards to a young boy, who was watching Bad Bunny\u2019s recent Album of the Year acceptance speech on a TV during the set.<\/p>\n
The end of the performance saw Bad Bunny list off various countries in the western hemisphere, as he and his background dancers (carrying flags for those countries) walked off the field.<\/p>\n
As the final performer left the stage, the scoreboard showed a unifying message to fans: \u201cThe only thing more powerful than hate is love,\u201d a nod to his Grammy speech.<\/p>\n\n![\"Laga](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2260107868-Lady-Gaga-Haltime.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Patrick T. Fallon \/ AFP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Mart\u00ednez Ocasio) announced his role<\/a> as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner in September 2025.<\/p>\n\u201cWhat I\u2019m feeling goes beyond myself,\u201d he said in a statement at the time. \u201cIt\u2019s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown \u2026 this is for my people, my culture and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the reveal, Bad Bunny faced backlash from conservative politicians and public figures due to his criticism of the Trump administration\u2019s immigration policies and his primarily Spanish lyrics.<\/p>\n
Bad Bunny addressed the controversy<\/a> while hosting Saturday Night Live<\/em> in October 2025.<\/p>\n\u201cYou may not know this, but I\u2019m doing the Super Bowl halftime show,\u201d he told the audience during his monologue. \u201cI\u2019m very happy and I think everyone is very happy about it! Even Fox News.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe excitement for the Super Bowl LX 2026 is hitting a fever pitch after three new pre-show performers were announced. In December 2025, the NFL announced that Charlie Puth will be singing the national anthem ahead of the game, while Brandi Carlile will perform \u201cAmerica the Beautiful.\u201d Coco Jones is also set to sing a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After showing news footage of critiques of his Super Bowl involvement, Bad Bunny added: \u201cReally, I\u2019m very excited to be doing the Super Bowl and I know people all around the world who love my music are also happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He then spoke briefly in Spanish before quipping, \u201cIf you didn\u2019t understand now what I just said, you have four months to learn!\u201d<\/p>\n
Later that month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell<\/strong> defended the decision<\/a> to have Bad Bunny headline the halftime show despite the backlash.<\/p>\n\u201cHe\u2019s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,\u201d he told reporters during an October 2025 news conference. \u201cThat\u2019s what we try to achieve. It\u2019s an important stage for us. It\u2019s an important element to the entertainment value, and it\u2019s carefully thought through.\u201d<\/p>\n
Part of his show included handing off one of his Grammy Awards to a young boy, who was watching Bad Bunny\u2019s recent Album of the Year acceptance speech on a TV during the set.<\/p>\n
The end of the performance saw Bad Bunny list off various countries in the western hemisphere, as he and his background dancers (carrying flags for those countries) walked off the field.<\/p>\n
As the final performer left the stage, the scoreboard showed a unifying message to fans: \u201cThe only thing more powerful than hate is love,\u201d a nod to his Grammy speech.<\/p>\n Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Mart\u00ednez Ocasio) announced his role<\/a> as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner in September 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat I\u2019m feeling goes beyond myself,\u201d he said in a statement at the time. \u201cIt\u2019s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown \u2026 this is for my people, my culture and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.\u201d<\/p>\n Following the reveal, Bad Bunny faced backlash from conservative politicians and public figures due to his criticism of the Trump administration\u2019s immigration policies and his primarily Spanish lyrics.<\/p>\n Bad Bunny addressed the controversy<\/a> while hosting Saturday Night Live<\/em> in October 2025.<\/p>\n \u201cYou may not know this, but I\u2019m doing the Super Bowl halftime show,\u201d he told the audience during his monologue. \u201cI\u2019m very happy and I think everyone is very happy about it! Even Fox News.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tThe excitement for the Super Bowl LX 2026 is hitting a fever pitch after three new pre-show performers were announced. In December 2025, the NFL announced that Charlie Puth will be singing the national anthem ahead of the game, while Brandi Carlile will perform \u201cAmerica the Beautiful.\u201d Coco Jones is also set to sing a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n After showing news footage of critiques of his Super Bowl involvement, Bad Bunny added: \u201cReally, I\u2019m very excited to be doing the Super Bowl and I know people all around the world who love my music are also happy.\u201d<\/p>\n He then spoke briefly in Spanish before quipping, \u201cIf you didn\u2019t understand now what I just said, you have four months to learn!\u201d<\/p>\n Later that month, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell<\/strong> defended the decision<\/a> to have Bad Bunny headline the halftime show despite the backlash.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world,\u201d he told reporters during an October 2025 news conference. \u201cThat\u2019s what we try to achieve. It\u2019s an important stage for us. It\u2019s an important element to the entertainment value, and it\u2019s carefully thought through.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Who Is Performing at the 2026 Super Bowl? Bad Bunny, Green Day and More<\/span><\/a>
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