Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, transforming Levi’s Stadium into a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, music and identity. With reggaeton rhythms, theatrical staging and high-profile guest appearances, the global star delivered one of the most talked-about performances ever seen on the NFL’s biggest night.
Dressed in a white suit, the 31-year-old artist opened with “Tití Me Preguntó,” moving through carefully designed scenes inspired by everyday life in Puerto Rico. Farmers in traditional straw hats, domino players and boxers appeared on stage, setting the tone for a performance rooted in cultural storytelling as much as spectacle.
The show marked a milestone for Latin music at the Super Bowl, following last year’s widely watched halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar, seen by more than 130 million viewers. For Bad Bunny, it was also a personal statement—celebrating his heritage while reinforcing reggaeton’s place in mainstream American culture.
The halftime show also sparked political reaction. U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the performance on social media, calling it “absolutely terrible,” a response linked to Bad Bunny’s past public criticism of U.S. immigration policies.
The performance unfolded across multiple stages, including a set called “La Casita” (“The Little House”), where he performed tracks such as “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Safaera” and “Party.” Celebrities including Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were spotted dancing in the crowd, adding to the festive atmosphere.
One of the night’s most dramatic moments came when Bad Bunny appeared to tear through the roof of “La Casita” during “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR,” before climbing onto a white truck for a medley honoring reggaeton’s roots. The tribute included “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee, “Dale Don Dale” by Don Omar, and Bad Bunny’s own “EoO,” acknowledging the genre’s pioneers.
“If I’m here at the Super Bowl, it’s because I never stopped believing in myself,” he said before transitioning into “Monaco,” accompanied by sweeping violin arrangements.
A staged wedding scene featuring the iconic Puerto Rican frog, known locally as La Rana Concho, set up a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga. The pop star performed a salsa-style rendition of “If Tomorrow Never Comes” and later danced alongside Bad Bunny to “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” drawing one of the loudest reactions of the night.
The show continued with “NUEVAYol,” while stadium screens showed a family watching the Grammy Awards ceremony where Bad Bunny recently won Album of the Year—the first time the award has ever gone to a Spanish-language album.
Ricky Martin later joined him on stage for “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii.” As Bad Bunny raised the Puerto Rican flag and performed “El Apagón,” the stadium filled with light. He followed with “CAFé CON RON,” ending with a call of “God bless America!” while flags from across the continent appeared on screen. He began listing countries across South America and North America, including the United States and Canada, while national flags paraded across the stadium screens.
A final message—“The only thing stronger than hate is love”—closed the visual narrative, before Bad Bunny ended the show with “DtMF,” the title track from his Grammy-winning album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
