Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny made history on Sunday as he headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, performing almost his entire set in Spanish — a first for a solo headliner at the iconic NFL event.
The performance, held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, featured elaborate staging, high-energy choreography, and guest appearances from artists including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. In a unique highlight, Bad Bunny even staged a real wedding ceremony on stage during the show.
The set concluded with a unifying message, featuring a football inscribed with “Together, we are America” and visual displays emphasizing inclusion, love, and cultural pride.
President Trump Criticises Show
Despite widespread acclaim, President Donald Trump publicly criticised the halftime performance on social media. He described the show as “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER” and a “slap in the face to our country”.
Trump also claimed that “nobody understands a word this guy is saying” and criticised the choreography as inappropriate for children, stating the show did not reflect his view of American standards of “success, creativity or excellence.”
Public and Cultural Reactions
While some conservative commentators echoed Trump’s criticism, millions of viewers praised the performance for celebrating Latin music, language, and culture on a global stage. Analysts describe Bad Bunny’s show as a cultural milestone, highlighting the growing influence of Spanish-speaking artists in mainstream U.S. entertainment.
The controversy sparked widespread discussion online, with social media users weighing in on the artistic, cultural, and political aspects of the performance.
Significance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show is being remembered not only for its musical and production quality but also for its historic representation of Latin culture. Despite political criticism, the performance is seen as a landmark moment in the history of the NFL halftime shows, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and international music.
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