Bad Bunny incorporated a pointed reference from his recent Grammys speech into the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in California, drawing attention amid prior backlash.
Trump’s Strong Criticism
President Trump voiced sharp disapproval of the lineup featuring Bad Bunny and Green Day. He stated, “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.” Trump opted out of attending the event, citing distance as the primary reason.
Key Moments in the Performance
Midway through the show, a small television displayed Bad Bunny’s Grammys speech in front of a family, including a young boy. In the clip, the artist declared, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out.” The phrase alludes to recent operations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents nationwide.
Bad Bunny then emerged to hand his Grammy to the young boy, symbolizing a handover to the next generation. The performance concluded with an onscreen banner proclaiming, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” as Bad Bunny marched with flags honoring immigrant communities across the United States.
Viewer Reactions
The display ignited lively discussions online. One viewer enthused, “I loved the bit at the end with all the flags!” Another asserted, “People who don’t realize this was a celebration of America aren’t patriots.” A third noted, “The fact that a kid from Puerto Rico just crushed the Super Bowl halftime show is an actual celebration of America.”
Not all responses aligned, however. One observer remarked, “It was ok. Not the best but definitely seemed entertaining. I think the people who boycotted this were more so in denial that people like Bad Bunny are part of America.” Another added, “Production was on point. Not a fan of that style music in general as my personality is basically metalcore and death metal but the show was fine. People freaking out about it definitely showing their true colours.”
