SUPER BOWL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE
The 31-year-old artist, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, became the first musician to perform entirely in Spanish at a Super Bowl. The 14-minute set was a tribute to Puerto Rico, the place he proudly calls home.
The show took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. It marked Bad Bunny’s first US performance since releasing his Grammy-winning album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
His stage told a story.
He emerged from a sugarcane field.
The set featured a nail salon, a bar and his iconic casita.
Each detail reflected Puerto Rican life and culture.
Bad Bunny performed hits like Tití Me Preguntó, MONACO and BAILE INoLVIDABLE.
Family and heritage were central themes.
A young couple got married on stage.
He handed his Grammy award to a child during a symbolic moment.
One of the most powerful scenes came when he climbed an electricity pylon.
It referenced the damage caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017.
He wore a beige sweater with the number 64, believed to reference the storm’s official death toll.
There were no direct political statements during the performance.
Still, US President Donald Trump criticised the show, calling it “absolutely terrible” on Truth Social.
Trump did not attend the Super Bowl.
Bad Bunny had previously spoken out against ICE at the Grammy Awards.
He also avoided touring the US mainland last year over concerns for his fans.
Guest stars included Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, with cameos from Pedro Pascal, Cardi B and Jessica Alba.
Ricky Martin performed Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii, a warning about cultural erasure.
The show ended with Bad Bunny shouting “God Bless America”.
Flags of Puerto Rico and the United States were carried side by side.
A final message read: “Together, We Are America.”
The performance stood as a proud celebration of Latin culture on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
