NFL Reiterates Support For Bad Bunny As Headliner Of Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Despite Backlash

The NFL’s choice of Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show has sparked criticism from conservative groups online, labeling the artist as “anti-American.” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the league’s decision. He emphasized that the selection was based on global popularity and broad appeal.

Bad Bunny, 31, is one of the most successful artists in the world. He holds the title of Spotify’s most-streamed musician for several consecutive years. He has won three Grammy Awards and 10 nominations, along with multiple American Music Awards and a BET Award for Single of the Year for “I like it.” His collaboration with Cardi B and J Balvin.

Beyond music, Bad Bunny has ventured into professional wrestling with appearances in WWE and recently starred in the film Happy Gilmore 2, released in July.

President Donald Trump even weighed in on the controversy during a Newsmax interview, saying, “I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it; it’s crazy. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”

Super Bowl LX will take place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and will air on NBC. The NFL has not announced any guest performers who might join Bad Bunny on stage.

Halftime show controversies have long accompanied the event, from Janet Jackson’s 2004 “wardrobe malfunction” to debates over Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 performance.