Bad Bunny Celebrates Unity at Super Bowl Halftime Show

The Puerto Rican superstar's performance showcased the diversity of the Americas.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 6:47pm

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Bad Bunny made history as the first artist to perform entirely in Spanish during the Super Bowl halftime show. His powerful performance celebrated the unity of the Americas, with the singer shouting "God Bless America" and naming each country on the North and South American continents. This message of inclusion stood in stark contrast to the divisive rhetoric and policies targeting Latino and immigrant communities in the U.S.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's halftime show was a powerful statement against the xenophobia and deportation efforts that have terrorized Latino and immigrant communities in recent years. His celebration of pan-American identity and pride in his Puerto Rican roots challenged the narrow definition of "American" promoted by some political leaders.

The details

Ocasio opened his performance with hits like "Tití Me Preguntó" and "Yo Perreo Sola", but the most emotional moment came when he shouted "God Bless America" and named each country in North and South America, including the Caribbean nations. He was flanked by people carrying the flags of these countries, and he held up a football inscribed with "Together we are America", sending a clear message that "America" extends beyond the borders of the United States.

  • Bad Bunny performed during the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 9, 2026.

The players

Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican singer, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, became the first artist to perform entirely in Spanish during the Super Bowl halftime show.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency that has been criticized for its aggressive deportation efforts targeting Latino and immigrant communities in the U.S.

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What they’re saying

“Que rico ser Latino. ¡Hoy se bebe!”

— Man in traditional Puerto Rican garb

“ICE out.”

— Bad Bunny, Grammy Award winner

What’s next

Bad Bunny's powerful statement of unity and inclusion during the Super Bowl halftime show is likely to inspire further discussions about the role of Latino and immigrant communities in American identity and culture.

The takeaway

In Bad Bunny's America, the antidotes to fear and division are joy, celebration, and a recognition that we are all part of the same community, regardless of borders or nationalities. His performance challenged the narrow definition of "American" and showed the power of embracing our diverse cultures and traditions.