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When the NFL announced that Puerto Rican powerhouse Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show, it wasn’t just music news — it was a cultural celebration. According to Luminate, the reggaeton icon’s catalog jumped 26% in U.S. streams, soaring from 173 million to over 218 million in just over a week after the announcement.
Bad Bunny — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — has made it clear that his artistry is rooted in Puerto Rican pride and performed en español, no translation needed. His upcoming halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California will be another statement that global impact doesn’t require English lyrics.
The selection has stirred conversation beyond music. Fans see it as a landmark for Latino representation, especially after his record-breaking Puerto Rico residency drew nearly half a million visitors and generated an estimated $733 million for the island. Even Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation helps produce the halftime show, praised Bad Bunny’s influence, calling his work for Puerto Rico “truly inspiring.”
But not everyone is cheering. Critics — including former President Donald Trump, who dismissed the choice as “ridiculous” — see it as a political move. Bad Bunny has never shied away from politics, having criticized Trump and backed Kamala Harris in 2024.
Still, for millions of fans, this isn’t politics — it’s progress. Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance is more than a show; it’s a global stage for Latino power, pride, and resilience.
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