Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl 60 with a Latin show that rattled Trump
- February 9, 2026
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Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl into a historic Latin celebration as Trump slammed the show and the NFL broke audience records.
At Super Bowl 60, the spotlight extended far beyond the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant 29–13 win over the New England Patriots. The halftime show, led by Bad Bunny, reshaped the biggest stage in American sports into a bold celebration of Latin music, culture, and identity.
Performing in front of more than 75,000 fans at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and over 120 million viewers worldwide, the Puerto Rican superstar became the first primarily Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime show solo. For the NFL, it marked a historic and long-awaited shift.
Opening with “Tití me preguntó,” Bad Bunny delivered a 13-minute spectacle filled with rhythm, color, and symbolism. The stadium morphed into a Caribbean scene, complete with food carts, neighborhood shops, dancers, workers, and families—an homage to everyday Latin life.
Wearing a custom football-style outfit with “OCASIO” and the number 64 on his back, he paid tribute to reggaeton legends like Tego Calderón, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee, reminding the audience they were listening to “music from the barrios.”
Surprise appearances elevated the show even further. Lady Gaga joined for a salsa-infused version of “Die with a Smile,” followed by “Baile inolvidable” and “Nuevayol.” Later, Ricky Martin delivered one of the most political moments of the night with “Lo que le pasó a Hawái,” exploding into “El apagón.”
The performance carried a clear message of unity and resistance at a time when Latino communities feel increasingly targeted by U.S. President Trump. Holding the Puerto Rican flag, Bad Bunny highlighted the island’s struggles and resilience.
Trump quickly responded on social media, calling the show “an affront to America’s greatness” and criticizing its use of Spanish. The backlash only amplified the cultural impact of the performance.
The finale tied it all together. Declaring “God bless America,” Bad Bunny named every country in the continent and tossed a football reading “Together We Are America,” sealing one of the most talked-about halftime shows in Super Bowl history.
