Rockers React to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Nikki Sixx, Ice-T, and others weigh in on the Puerto Rican star's all-Spanish performance.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Several prominent rock musicians, including Nikki Sixx, Ice-T, and Alex Skolnick, have shared their thoughts on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, which featured a nearly 15-minute set primarily performed in Spanish. The reactions range from enthusiastic praise to suggestions that English subtitles would have helped the American audience better appreciate the lyrics.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's halftime show marked a significant milestone, as it was the first time the Super Bowl featured a performance entirely in a language other than English. This sparked discussions about representation, cultural exchange, and the evolving nature of American popular music.

The details

Bad Bunny's halftime set included a medley of his hit songs, accompanied by elaborate set pieces and an army of dancers. The performance, which was primarily in Spanish, received a range of reactions from the rock music community. Ice-T praised it as "dope," while Sammy Hagar's Super Bowl party watched it. Alex Skolnick of Testament thought Bad Bunny deserved more time to perform, and Vernon Reid of Living Colour believed the show allowed the American audience to experience international pop music. Steven Van Zandt of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band suggested that English subtitles could have helped the audience better understand the lyrics, while Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe was a fan of both Bad Bunny's halftime show and Green Day's Super Bowl Kickoff event.

  • The Super Bowl LX halftime show took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican-born performer who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show with a nearly 15-minute set primarily in Spanish.

Ice-T

A veteran rapper who thought Bad Bunny's halftime show was "dope."

Sammy Hagar

The Red Rocker, who hosted a Super Bowl party where his guests watched Bad Bunny's halftime performance.

Alex Skolnick

The guitarist of the metal band Testament, who thought Bad Bunny deserved more time to perform during the halftime show.

Vernon Reid

The guitarist of the band Living Colour, who believed Bad Bunny's performance allowed the American audience to experience international pop music.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's historic all-Spanish Super Bowl halftime show sparked discussions about representation, cultural exchange, and the evolving nature of American popular music, with reactions from the rock community ranging from enthusiastic praise to suggestions for improving accessibility for the American audience.