Kendall Jenner's Ex Devin Booker Didn't Watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

The NBA player made it clear he didn't tune in to see his ex-girlfriend's current flame perform.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Devin Booker, who previously dated Kendall Jenner, revealed that he did not watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance. When asked about it, Booker corrected a reporter by stating he is Mexican, not Puerto Rican, and that he "didn't watch, to be completely honest." Booker's comments come after his ex-girlfriend Jenner was spotted cheering on Bad Bunny during the show, which celebrated Puerto Rican culture.

Why it matters

Booker's comments highlight the ongoing tensions and rivalries between the various romantic partners in Kendall Jenner's dating history. His dismissal of Bad Bunny's performance also touches on broader debates around representation and cultural appreciation during high-profile events like the Super Bowl halftime show.

The details

Devin Booker, the 29-year-old NBA player who previously dated Kendall Jenner, was asked about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance. Booker corrected the reporter, stating "I'm Mexican. I didn't watch, to be completely honest." This comes after Jenner, Booker's ex-girlfriend, was spotted cheering on Bad Bunny during the show, which featured an 11-song set entirely in Spanish and celebrated Puerto Rican culture. Booker and Jenner dated off and on from 2020 to 2022 before officially splitting last year.

  • Booker and Jenner dated off and on from 2020 to 2022.
  • Jenner and Bad Bunny briefly dated in 2023 during one of her breaks from Booker.
  • Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance took place on February 8, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

A 29-year-old NBA player who previously dated Kendall Jenner off and on from 2020 to 2022.

Kendall Jenner

A 30-year-old model who has dated both Devin Booker and Bad Bunny in recent years.

Bad Bunny

A 31-year-old Puerto Rican musician who performed the Super Bowl LX halftime show, which celebrated Puerto Rican culture.

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What they’re saying

“I'm Mexican. I didn't watch, to be completely honest.”

— Devin Booker, NBA Player (usmagazine.com)

“It was a proud moment all the way around. Here's a gentleman who is not only a great friend of mine, but I've known him since before he even started in music. Bad Bunny is proud of his culture, proud of everything that we as Puerto Ricans offer as a people.”

— Marc Anthony, Musician (The Hollywood Reporter)

“Thank you Benito for including me in this powerful, important, and meaningful performance. I am so humbled to be a part of this moment. It's all the more special because it was with you and your beautiful heart and music. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ All my love to Benito, Ricky [Martin] and the whole cast.”

— Lady Gaga (Instagram)

The takeaway

Booker's dismissive comments about Bad Bunny's halftime show performance highlight the ongoing tensions and rivalries between the various romantic partners in Kendall Jenner's dating history, as well as broader debates around representation and cultural appreciation during high-profile events.