Bad Bunny Closes Super Bowl Set With a Message That Has Fans Talking

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show has generated a lot of discussion, perhaps more than any recent performance. Before the game, people had strong opinions about his being the headliner, but he quickly won over many doubters with a historic show.

While other Latino artists have performed at halftime before, Bad Bunny was the first to perform an entire set in Spanish. Fans even gathered in Chicago’s Humboldt Park – calling it the “Benito Bowl” – to celebrate this important moment for Puerto Rican culture.

The high-energy show became even more exciting when he surprised the audience with a guest appearance by Lady Gaga. Many viewers, like Juliza Huertas, thought the performance was incredible and praised how inclusive it was.

The show was a vibrant expression of Puerto Rican pride, filled with images of beloved cultural symbols like sugarcane fields, domino games, and traditional straw hats. Before the performance, some online commenters questioned whether the rapper’s heritage made him authentically “American,” but fans quickly responded by highlighting Puerto Rico’s status as a U.S. territory.

As Maria Carolina Cordova stated, he is American, and his performance powerfully underscored that Puerto Rico is part of America. A message displayed on the large screen during the show reinforced this feeling, declaring that love is stronger than hate – a message the artist consistently shares through his work.

Chicago also played a special role, with the artistic director of the Grant Park Music Festival leading a string ensemble during a performance of “Monaco.” For many in the city, the music served as a powerful backdrop for a broader message of support for the entire Latino community.

Bad Bunny ended his Super Bowl performance with a message of love, displayed on a billboard behind him: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”

— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 9, 2026

Bad Bunny is having an incredible year, recently winning the Grammy for Album of the Year for his 2025 release, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This is a historic win, as it’s the first time a Spanish-language album has received the Recording Academy’s highest award. He’s currently on a huge world tour, but has suggested he may slow down later in the year to focus on personal projects and his well-being.

Bad Bunny is still hugely popular with fans worldwide, but he also uses his platform to advocate for Latino communities, often criticizing government actions that harm them.

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2026-02-09 15:14