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Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl History With First Spanish-Language Halftime Show Amid Conservative Backlash

Bad Bunny's 13-minute Super Bowl halftime show featured political and cultural tributes, surprise guests, and a real wedding, highlighting Puerto Rican identity and social issues.

  • On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl 60 halftime show at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, becoming the first to perform primarily in Spanish to more than 120 million Americans.
  • Bad Bunny, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, framed the show as a cultural celebration, foregrounding Puerto Rican history and addressing anti-immigrant raids amid his activism and recent protests.
  • A real wedding unfolded on the 50-yard line as the married couple exchanged rings during Bad Bunny’s performance, with staging evoking Puerto Rico’s 'La Casita,' tall grass and broken electric grids.
  • Turning Point USA produced its own halftime show with Kid Rock, and some believed a child was Liam Conejo Ramos before ESPN's Brooke Pryor confirmed it wasn't, DHS said Ramos was 'abandoned' by his father.
  • The 31‑show residency in Puerto Rico helped generate $3.8 million, signaling tangible economic impact, while the NFL and Roc Nation booked Bad Bunny to expand its international fan base.
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The National Desk broke the news in on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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