US EditionTravis Kelce's Ex-GF Kayla Nicole Reacts to Bad Bunny Being Announced as 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Performer
Bad Bunny’s selection highlights his cultural impact as a Latin icon despite criticism from conservative groups opposing his political views and Spanish-language songs.
- On Sunday the NFL announced Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, prompting widespread reaction as conservative and MAGA figures erupted online in fury.
- The NFL wanted star power and global appeal, booking Bad Bunny, Puerto Rican rapper and singer, for his mainstream draw and WWE and Netflix appearances plus Spotify’s top artist status since 2020.
- Some MAGA figures labeled Bad Bunny `massive Trump hater` and `anti-ICE activist`, while Josie Glabach called him `a demonic Marxist` and urged boycotts of the NFL show.
- The booking immediately amplified Bad Bunny, Puerto Rican rapper and singer 's mainstream profile, with him set to host Saturday Night Live's season premiere next month.
- Amid immigration and language debates, the selection highlights tensions as Bad Bunny avoided U.S. tour dates fearing Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and endorsed Kamala Harris.
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Jay-Z's Choice of Anti-American Artist Bad Bunny Sparks NFL Super Bowl Boycott Threats
Disgraced rapper Jay-Z is causing controversy once again, this time with his anti-American Super Bowl Halftime Show pick, Bad Bunny. Jay’s blunder is mobilizing football fans to call for a national boycott of the Super Bowl. Fresh off losing a $5 billion casino deal over money laundering accusations, finishing off a year mired by sexual […] The post Jay-Z’s Choice of Anti-American Artist Bad Bunny Sparks NFL Super Bowl Boycott Threats appeared f…
Essay: Bad Bunny will star in the Super Bowl LX halftime show. But will his fans be safe?
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny skipped the United States on his upcoming tour, voicing concerns over ICE agents targeting Latines. So why is he performing at the Super Bowl in 2026?
More than music: What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show really represents
Let’s get straight to the point: Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show is a bold, unapologetic statement against racism, intolerance, and the regressive politics of this era. The NFL isn’t just any sports league. It’s the quintessential American institution, home to the country’s most-watched event, the most expensive advertising, and the most mainstream spectacle there is. So choosing Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist who represents …
Amazon Drops Exclusive Bad Bunny Vinyl on Heels of Rapper’s Halftime Show Announcement
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bad Bunny has dropped a release date for a new vinyl edition of Debí Tirar Más Fotos following the NFL’s announcement that the Puerto Rican rapper would be headlining next year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Debí Tirar Más Fotos (translated to “I should have taken more photos”) debuted at number two and …
MAGA Fans Are Losing Their Minds After Latino Rapper Bad Bunny Is Picked For Super Bowl Halftime Show
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny has sent angry MAGA fans into overdrive after he, a vocal critic of the Trump administration, was announced as the performer set to headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.Bad Bunny will be the first Latin male artist to headline football's largest event, a historic achievement that he acknowledged in the following statement:"What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ra…
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