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Jay-Z Reacts to Backlash Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
- On Monday, October 27, 2025, Jay‑Z spoke to a TMZ videographer in New York City and defended Bad Bunny amid criticism, emphasizing his widespread appeal.
- Bad Bunny's chart and streaming records show why organizers tapped him for the halftime slot, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calling him one of the leading entertainers and noting his 100 Billboard Hot 100 songs and nearly 80 million Spotify listeners.
- President Donald Trump said `I've never heard of him` amid conservative criticism, former professional race car driver Danica Patrick opposed Bad Bunny's Spanish performances, and Turning Point USA announced an alternate halftime show.
- The NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell stood by the booking as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will enforce the law at the Super Bowl.
- Some celebrities defended Bad Bunny, while others criticized the choice, as Turning Point USA plans an alternate show amid Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California on February 6, 2026.
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Since his participation in the Super Bowl part-time show was announced, the singer has been the target of criticism by figures like Donald Trump
Is the Super Bowl a Turning Point?
Bad Bunny isn’t all that bad. After all, the rapper and singer’s concert residency in Puerto Rico added over $200 million to the economy. That said, the announcement that he would headline the halftime show at the next Super Bowl engendered no end of controversy with the kickoff still over three months away. Over 50,000 fans have already signed a petition demanding Bad Bunny step aside for country western icon George Strait. While hosting an e…
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