Bad Bunny celebrates Puerto Rican culture during Super Bowl halftime performance

Bad Bunny delivered a culturally rich and patriotic performance during the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The 14-minute set featured collaborations with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin and appearances by celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba. The performance highlighted Puerto Rican culture through set pieces resembling a traditional casita, a sugarcane field entrance, and depictions of family life. Bad Bunny also paid tribute to the victims of Hurricane Maria by climbing an electricity pylon, symbolizing damaged infrastructure. While the show was entirely in Spanish, he incorporated English messages promoting unity and love, including billboards stating ‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love’ and ‘Together, We Are America.’ Critics noted the absence of direct political commentary against the US administration, despite Bad Bunny previously speaking against ICE in his Grammy acceptance speech. His outfit, featuring the number 64, may have referenced official hurricane death tolls. The show underscored his commitment to Puerto Rican pride while promoting messages of family, unity, and resilience, and marked his first major US performance since his 2025 Grammy-winning album. The show was widely praised for its celebration of Latin culture and energetic performances, making it one of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime acts.