Bad Bunny to Spotlight LGBTQ Icons in Inclusive Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Puerto Rican artist plans to honor queer performers and activists amid right-wing backlash

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show is expected to reflect the artist's long-standing public support for the LGBTQ+ community, with plans to spotlight drag performers, activists, and cultural trailblazers from Puerto Rico. The stylist involved in the production said Bad Bunny is '100 percent going to wear a dress,' describing the outfit as 'a political thunderbolt disguised as couture.' These creative choices follow a wave of pushback from conservative political figures who have criticized the NFL's choice of headliner, but the league has stood by Bad Bunny.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's planned performance follows a career marked by LGBTQ+ allyship, including rejecting rigid labels around sexuality, appearing in drag, and taking on roles that challenge stereotypes. This halftime show represents a bold, inclusive celebration of queer icons and Puerto Rican pride on one of the biggest stages in sports and entertainment.

The details

Bad Bunny, born Benito Martínez Ocasio, intends to spotlight drag performers, activists, and cultural trailblazers from Puerto Rico during the February 8 halftime show. A stylist involved in the production said the artist is '100 percent going to wear a dress,' describing the outfit as 'a political thunderbolt disguised as couture.' These creative choices follow criticism from conservative figures who have labeled the show as 'woke,' but the NFL has stood by Bad Bunny.

  • Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show is scheduled for February 8, 2026.
  • In 2020, Bad Bunny appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon wearing a skirt and a sweater honoring Alexa Negrón Luciano, a transgender woman murdered in Puerto Rico.
  • In 2023, Bad Bunny received the GLAAD Vanguard Award for his efforts to challenge stereotypes and support the LGBTQ+ community.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican artist, born Benito Martínez Ocasio, who is known for his public support of the LGBTQ+ community and plans to spotlight queer icons during his Super Bowl halftime show performance.

NFL

The National Football League, which has stood by Bad Bunny's choice as the Super Bowl LX halftime show headliner despite criticism from conservative figures.

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What they’re saying

“This is for my people, my culture and our history.”

— Bad Bunny

“Thank you to the whole LGBTQ community for embracing me, for loving me the way they do.”

— Bad Bunny

What’s next

The Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is scheduled for February 8, 2026.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's planned Super Bowl halftime performance represents a bold, inclusive celebration of queer icons and Puerto Rican pride on one of the biggest stages in sports and entertainment, despite criticism from conservative figures. This follows the artist's long-standing public support for the LGBTQ+ community and efforts to challenge stereotypes through his music and acting roles.