‘Made me feel proudly American’: stars react to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show

February 9, 2026

TL;DR

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a 13-minute spectacle celebrating Puerto Rican culture, politics, and history.
The show featured cinematic set pieces and a surprise performance by Lady Gaga, concluding with the message: 'The only thing more powerful than hate is love.'
An alternative show by Turning Point USA featuring Kid Rock drew only 5.2 million viewers, compared to Bad Bunny's estimated 135.4 million.
Donald Trump criticized Bad Bunny's show as 'terrible' and a 'slap in the face,' but was countered by figures like Piers Morgan and Meghan McCain.
Celebrities such as Kacey Musgraves, Doechii, Zach Bryan, and Tom Brady expressed support for Bad Bunny's performance.
The show incorporated subtle political references, including the Puerto Rican flag of independence and themes against gentrification and power outages.
Bad Bunny previously won Album of the Year at the Grammys, where he also spoke about being human and American, stating love is more powerful than hate.
He was Spotify's most-streamed global artist in the previous year, surpassing Taylor Swift.

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