Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl stage into a bold tribute to Puerto Rico, delivering a halftime show filled with pride, culture and star power. Not only did he headline one of the biggest events in American sports, but he also used the moment to highlight his roots.
The performance followed last year’s massive halftime audience of more than 130 million viewers. This time, however, the spotlight shifted toward reggaeton and Latin music, marking another milestone for representation on a global stage.
Political Reaction and Public Debate
Although many fans praised the selection, some political figures criticized it. President Donald Trump called the performance “absolutely terrible” on social media. His reaction came amid previous criticism of Bad Bunny’s outspoken views on immigration policy.
Nevertheless, the artist stayed focused on the music and the message.
Opening With Puerto Rican Pride
Dressed in white, the 31-year-old star opened with “Tití Me Preguntó.” As he moved across the field, scenes of Puerto Rican life unfolded around him. Farmers wearing traditional pava hats appeared alongside domino players and boxers, creating a visual love letter to the island.
Soon after, the energy surged at a smaller stage called “La Casita.” There, he performed “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera” and “Party.” Meanwhile, celebrities such as Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were seen dancing in the crowd.
Tribute to Reggaeton Legends
One of the most dramatic moments came when he crashed through the roof of “La Casita” during “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR.” After that, he climbed onto a white truck while dancers celebrated reggaeton’s roots. The medley included Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” Don Omar’s “Dale Don Dale” and his own hit “EoO.”
As violins swelled into “Monaco,” he told the audience that believing in himself brought him to the Super Bowl stage.
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin Join the Celebration
The show took another turn when a staged wedding scene introduced Lady Gaga. She surprised fans with a salsa version of “Die With A Smile” before dancing alongside Bad Bunny to “BAILE INoLVIDABLE.”
Later, Ricky Martin appeared during “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” At that point, Bad Bunny raised the Puerto Rican flag and performed “El Apagón,” lighting up the stadium. He continued with “CAFé CON RON” and shouted “God bless America!” while naming countries across the continent as flags waved behind him.
A Message of Love to Close
The performance ended with “DtMF,” the title track from his Grammy-winning album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” On the stadium screens, a message read, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
With that, Bad Bunny closed a halftime show that celebrated identity, unity and Latin music on the world’s biggest stage.
