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marked not only Bad Bunny’s first time headlining the Super Bowl, but also the first time a Latino and Spanish-speaking artist has led the Super Bowl halftime show as a solo act. Bad Bunny, however, wasn’t completely alone. He brought out Lady Gaga for a Latin-inspired rendition of her and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile.” Ricky Martin, a Puerto Rican native and singer best known for sparking a Latin music explosion in the ’90s, emerged as a special guest. Not only did Bad Bunny bring the heat with those guests, but he also surprised fans with multiple celebrity cameos, including Karol G, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Alix Earle and Pedro Pascal, during his performance. He also paid homage to other artists, with nods to songs like Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina.”Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, sang entirely in Spanish, making him the first halftime show performer to do so. Bad Bunny brings out Lady Gaga to perform during halftime of Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.Bad Bunny hit the stage donning all-white as a field of sugar cane surrounded him. Dancers showed off their best moves to his arsenal of tunes, including “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Monaco,” “Party,” and “Safaera.”A variety of scenes paid tribute to Puerto Rican culture, with older men playing dominoes and others enjoying piragua, a traditional Puerto Rican shaved-ice dessert, in the background. A couple also got married on stage, standing together and holding hands before a marriage officiant. The wedding wasBad Bunny also said “God Bless America” before individually shouting out every Latin American country, including Puerto Rico, Mexico and Bolivia. The six-time-Grammy winner then took the perfect swipe at his critics when a giant billboard behind him flashed the words “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”Bad Bunny’s selection to perform at the Super Bowl, announced in September, sparked immediate backlash from right-wing commentators, many of whom complained about his Spanish-language music and condemnation of Presidentto compete with Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Trump supporter Kid Rock was the headliner for the Turning Point USA event. Bad Bunny performs during the Halftime Show of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” earlier this month, Bad Bunny took a shot at Trump and his deadly immigration crackdown. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say: ICE out,” he said, referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “We are not savage. We are not animals. We are not aliens. We are humans, and we are Americans. The hate gets more powerful with more hate.” Bad Bunny added, “The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. Yeah. We don’t hate them. We love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it, with love. Don’t forget that, please.”“The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence,” part of the president’s post read.Bad Bunny is no stranger to lighting up the Super Bowl stage. In 2020, he joined Jennifer Lopez and Shakira as a special guest during their Emmy-winning Super Bowl halftime act.Super Bowl LX Live Updates: Seahawks Face Off Against Patriots, Bad Bunny PerformsBy entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
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