Summary
Bad Bunny, a popular Latino music artist, is facing criticism from some groups after being announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer. This follows a history of Latino performers receiving backlash during major U.S. sports events due to cultural and political issues. Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen from Puerto Rico, but he has not publicly responded to the criticism.
Key Facts
- Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.
- Some commentators criticized him using political and cultural arguments.
- Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and Bad Bunny is a U.S. citizen.
- The White House stated there's no current plan for ICE to be at the Super Bowl.
- Bad Bunny was the third-most-streamed artist globally on Spotify last year.
- Past Latino artists at sports events have also faced backlash, like Marc Anthony and Shakira.
- Bad Bunny shared an Instagram video about his upcoming performance but hasn't commented on the controversy.
