Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was one big love letter to his native Puerto Rico. The 14-minute set included guest performances from Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, along with cameos from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba, who could be seen dancing on the porch of his famous casita, designed to look like a traditional Puerto Rican home.
It was expected that Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, would use his performance to make a political statement against the current US administration, but instead he promoted a message of American unity.
Transporting himself through a Latin landscape, with set pieces that included everything from a nail salon to a bar, the Grammy award winner reeled off a medley of his biggest hits, including 'Tití Me Preguntó', 'MONACO', and 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE.'
The 31-year-old, who was the world's most-played artist in 2025 according to Spotify, made history by performing the Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish. However, he did choose to make two statements in English, one with a billboard message reading 'The only thing more powerful than hate is love' and the other 'Together, We Are America' written on a football that he held.
His performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara marked the first time the singer and rapper has performed in the USA since releasing last year's Grammy-award-winning album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' (I Should Have Taken More Photos). Puerto Rico was at the heart of everything in this performance, from his early emergence from a sugarcane field to a set that represented the sounds and sights of his homeland.
Family featured heavily in his performance, from a young couple getting married amidst Latino dancers to Bad Bunny symbolically handing his Grammy award to a small child during a video playing his 2026 acceptance speech. He paid tribute to Hurricane Maria's victims by climbing an electricity pylon, rapping while addressing the loss of life and infrastructure caused by the devastating storm.
Wearing a beige sweater emblazoned with the number 64, he referenced the official death toll, widely considered to be significantly lower than the true number of lives lost. In the past, President Trump's administration faced criticism for its inadequate federal support for Puerto Rico post-hurricane.
Lady Gaga joined him for a salsa-inspired rendition of her song 'Die With A Smile,' while Ricky Martin performed 'Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawai,' warning Puerto Ricans to safeguard their culture. Closing the show, Bad Bunny shouted 'God Bless America' in Spanish and named several countries within the Americas as dancers held flags, underscoring his decision not to bring his world tour to the US but perform only in Puerto Rico.
The Super Bowl performance ultimately showcased the rich tapestry of Latin culture at a major sporting event, resonating with themes of unity, heritage, and resilience.}
It was expected that Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, would use his performance to make a political statement against the current US administration, but instead he promoted a message of American unity.
Transporting himself through a Latin landscape, with set pieces that included everything from a nail salon to a bar, the Grammy award winner reeled off a medley of his biggest hits, including 'Tití Me Preguntó', 'MONACO', and 'BAILE INoLVIDABLE.'
The 31-year-old, who was the world's most-played artist in 2025 according to Spotify, made history by performing the Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish. However, he did choose to make two statements in English, one with a billboard message reading 'The only thing more powerful than hate is love' and the other 'Together, We Are America' written on a football that he held.
His performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara marked the first time the singer and rapper has performed in the USA since releasing last year's Grammy-award-winning album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' (I Should Have Taken More Photos). Puerto Rico was at the heart of everything in this performance, from his early emergence from a sugarcane field to a set that represented the sounds and sights of his homeland.
Family featured heavily in his performance, from a young couple getting married amidst Latino dancers to Bad Bunny symbolically handing his Grammy award to a small child during a video playing his 2026 acceptance speech. He paid tribute to Hurricane Maria's victims by climbing an electricity pylon, rapping while addressing the loss of life and infrastructure caused by the devastating storm.
Wearing a beige sweater emblazoned with the number 64, he referenced the official death toll, widely considered to be significantly lower than the true number of lives lost. In the past, President Trump's administration faced criticism for its inadequate federal support for Puerto Rico post-hurricane.
Lady Gaga joined him for a salsa-inspired rendition of her song 'Die With A Smile,' while Ricky Martin performed 'Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawai,' warning Puerto Ricans to safeguard their culture. Closing the show, Bad Bunny shouted 'God Bless America' in Spanish and named several countries within the Americas as dancers held flags, underscoring his decision not to bring his world tour to the US but perform only in Puerto Rico.
The Super Bowl performance ultimately showcased the rich tapestry of Latin culture at a major sporting event, resonating with themes of unity, heritage, and resilience.}
