Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl LX halftime performer sparked a wide range of reactions in the build-up to the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, with music, politics and expectations colliding before kickoff.
The Puerto Rican Grammy Award winner has been a topic of discussion not only for his chart success, but also for his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeting undocumented immigrants.
That context has led some to wonder what tone he might set on one of sports’ biggest stages.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed these concerns earlier in the week, saying he believed Bad Bunny understood the magnitude and responsibility of the halftime platform.
Goodell expressed hope that the performance would bring fans together rather than deepen existing divisions.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that the focus should remain on the music.
Talk to Fox News Digital Ahead of Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl party Saturday night, Griffin said, “One thing I know Bad Bunny can do is he can make us all tap our feet and shake our butts. I want him to go out there and unite people with music.”
He added, “Music that we can all dance to and enjoy. So I’m looking forward to the show. I’m not worried about politics. I’m not worried about any statement. Just have a good time and do what you’re supposed to do, uniting the world around something eternal. Music is the heartbeat of the world.”
Not everyone shared this enthusiasm.
When asked if he was excited for the halftime show, Logan Paul gave a direct answer to Fox News Digitalby simply saying “No!” »
Other former NFL players were more optimistic.
Todd Gurley and Danny Amendola both said they were looking forward to the music, signaling that, for some, the entertainment aspect outweighs any off-the-field debate.
Bad Bunny’s political views remained a topic of conversation in the days leading up to the match.
His criticism of ICE resurfaced after he reinforced his position at the Grammy Awards, saying: “ICE out. We are not savages, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.”
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the reaction to Bad Bunny’s involvement highlights the balance many fans are hoping for, a performance that delivers energy and spectacle, while navigating the intense scrutiny that comes with one of the world’s most-watched events.
