Bad Bunny Joyfully Forces Football Fans To Acknowledge Existence Of Puerto Rico For 13 Whole Minutes

February 9, 2026

TL;DR

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a significant cultural and political statement, celebrating Puerto Rican identity.
The performance served as a counter-narrative to white nationalism and assimilationist policies, emphasizing the importance of diverse cultures.
Bad Bunny collaborated with historian Jorell Meléndez-Badillo to incorporate historical narratives of Puerto Rico into his performance.
The show featured a range of cultural elements, including salsa, depictions of working-class streets, and a wedding, symbolizing various aspects of Puerto Rican life and history.
The article critiques figures like Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, and Fox News for their negative reactions, suggesting they 'hate-watched' the performance.
The piece frames the performance as a reminder to the USA of its historical relationship with Latinos and a call to embrace cultural diversity.
The article suggests that learning Spanish and engaging with diverse histories can help combat 'boot-stomping imperialism'.

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