Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Celebrated Unity Across the Americas

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Bad Bunny concluded his historic Super Bowl halftime performance with a message of unity, saying 'God Bless America' and then listing countries across the Americas, including the United States and Canada. Experts say his show celebrated joy, resilience and community for all Americans across the Western Hemisphere. The set featured Caribbean roadside stands, dominoes and a nod to boxing rivalries, with celebrities with ties to the Americas joining in, and Lady Gaga wearing Puerto Rico's national flower.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's performance was politicized by some as 'un-American' despite the fact that Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. However, the show emphasized a message of Pan-American unity, honoring Puerto Rico's agricultural past and traditional culture while appealing to a global audience across the Americas.

The details

The Super Bowl halftime show transformed the field in Santa Clara, California, into a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rico. The set featured a sugarcane field, honoring the island's agricultural history, and Bad Bunny wore all white, echoing traditional jíbaro attire. Caribbean roadside stands, dominoes and a nod to boxing rivalries were also incorporated into the performance.

• Bad Bunny previously appeared during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 alongside Jennifer Lopez and Shakira.
• At a press conference on Thursday, Bad Bunny promised to bring his culture to the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.