Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico's Biggest Music Star, to Headline Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show

The 31-year-old singer and rapper will take the stage in Santa Clara, California after skipping U.S. tours in recent years.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican megastar known for his chart-topping albums and unique blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop, has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl 60 halftime show. The 31-year-old musician, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, hails from the town of Vega Baja on the northern coast of Puerto Rico. After dropping out of the University of Puerto Rico to focus on his music career, Bad Bunny has become one of the world's most popular artists, avoiding U.S. tours in recent years to support Latino fans and avoid potential issues with immigration authorities.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance is a landmark moment for Latin music and culture, as he becomes the first Puerto Rican artist to headline the prestigious event. His appearance also highlights the ongoing debate around Puerto Rico's political status and the challenges faced by the island's residents, many of whom have avoided traveling to the U.S. mainland due to concerns over immigration enforcement.

The details

Born and raised in the Alimante Sur barrio of Vega Baja, Bad Bunny showed an early affinity for music, rapping in school talent shows and singing in his church choir. After briefly attending the University of Puerto Rico, he dropped out to focus on his burgeoning music career, working at a local supermarket while uploading his songs to SoundCloud. Bad Bunny's unique sound, blending reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop, quickly built him a devoted fanbase, leading to chart-topping albums and a global following.

  • Bad Bunny graduated from Juan Quirindongo Morell High School, also known as La Quiri, in 2012.
  • He enrolled at the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo in 2012 but dropped out after failing most of his classes in his first semester.
  • Bad Bunny's latest album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," was a chart-topping release that made him the world's most popular artist in 2025.
  • Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl 60 halftime show on February 11, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

The players

Bad Bunny

A 31-year-old Puerto Rican singer and rapper, known for his unique blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and pop music. His real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.

University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo

The university where Bad Bunny briefly enrolled as a student, intending to major in audiovisual communications, before dropping out to focus on his music career.

Juan Quirindongo Morell High School

Also known as La Quiri, the high school that Bad Bunny attended and graduated from in 2012.

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What they’re saying

“He was very calm, very smart. He loved Spanish class. That might be where he started writing his early lyrics.”

— Nydia Vázquez, School custodian (Pittsburgh Latino Magazine)

“At the beginning I did what I could. Now I do whatever I want.”

— Bad Bunny (GQ)

What’s next

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 60 halftime show performance will be one of the most highly anticipated moments of the event, as fans eagerly await to see the Puerto Rican superstar take the stage in the United States for the first time in several years.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's rise to global stardom, despite his humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, is a testament to the power of music to transcend borders and connect people across cultures. His decision to avoid U.S. tours in recent years also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Puerto Ricans and the need for greater understanding and support for the island's unique political status and its residents.