Devin Booker Reignites Beef With Bad Bunny Over Kendall Jenner

The NBA star's comments about the Super Bowl halftime show sparked a new round of drama between the two.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Devin Booker, Kendall Jenner's ex-boyfriend, made headlines with his blunt comments about Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime performance. Booker, who is of mixed Mexican and African-American descent, said he "didn't watch to be completely honest." Some fans viewed this as a shady remark directed at Bad Bunny, who dated Jenner after her relationship with Booker ended. The two stars have had an ongoing beef stemming from their shared romantic history with the model.

Why it matters

The tension between Booker and Bad Bunny highlights the complex dynamics that can arise when public figures share romantic connections. Their rivalry also speaks to broader conversations around representation and cultural pride in high-profile events like the Super Bowl halftime show.

The details

Booker and Bad Bunny's beef dates back to when the Puerto Rican singer/rapper began dating Jenner in 2023, shortly after her split from Booker. In a song called "Coco Chanel," Bad Bunny made a lyrical jab at Booker, comparing the "sun in PR" to the "sun in Phoenix," where Booker's NBA team is based. Booker reportedly responded on social media at the time, saying "He worried about another MAN again." Now, Booker's latest comments about the Super Bowl halftime show have reignited the drama between the two.

  • Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker dated in 2020 and broke up in 2022.
  • Jenner began dating Bad Bunny in 2023, shortly after her split from Booker.
  • Jenner and Bad Bunny broke up in December 2023, but got back together briefly in May 2024 before splitting again in September 2024.
  • Bad Bunny's song "Coco Chanel" featuring a lyrical jab at Booker was released in 2023.
  • Booker made his recent comments about the Super Bowl halftime show in February 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

An NBA player who previously dated Kendall Jenner and has an ongoing beef with Bad Bunny.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer and rapper who dated Kendall Jenner after her relationship with Booker ended, leading to tensions between the two men.

Kendall Jenner

A model who previously dated both Devin Booker and Bad Bunny, sparking an ongoing rivalry between the two.

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What they’re saying

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

— Devin Booker, NBA Player (Sporting News)

“Pero el sol de PR calienta má' que el de Phoenix / Ella lo sabe”

— Bad Bunny, Singer/Rapper (Eladio Carrión's song "Coco Chanel")

“He worried about another MAN again.”

— Devin Booker, NBA Player (People Magazine)

What’s next

Fans are speculating whether Booker and Jenner may reconcile their relationship, as the two were recently spotted exchanging flirty messages on social media.

The takeaway

The ongoing feud between Booker and Bad Bunny over their shared romantic connection to Kendall Jenner highlights the complexities that can arise when public figures' personal lives intersect. This saga underscores the need for empathy and understanding, even among high-profile individuals.