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Jake Paul and Logan Paul Split Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Paul brothers offered sharply different reactions to the Puerto Rican superstar's performance.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Paul brothers, Jake and Logan, took to social media to express opposing views on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance. Jake Paul criticized the show and encouraged viewers to turn it off, while Logan Paul defended Bad Bunny and praised the opportunity for Puerto Rican talent to be showcased. The exchange came amid a wave of reactions, both positive and negative, to Bad Bunny's performance which blended music, choreography, and imagery referencing Puerto Rican identity and culture.
Why it matters
The Paul brothers' differing reactions highlight the broader political and cultural debates surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show and Bad Bunny's performance, which has become a focal point for discussions around representation, identity, and patriotism.
The details
Jake Paul first criticized the halftime show, encouraging viewers to turn it off and framing it as a protest against corporate decision-making. He called Bad Bunny a 'fake American citizen' who 'publicly hates America.' Logan Paul, however, publicly disagreed with his brother, saying he loves him but doesn't agree with his stance, and that he's 'happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.' The exchange came as President Donald Trump also criticized the halftime show, calling it 'absolutely terrible.'
- The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny took place on February 8, 2026.
The players
Jake Paul
An American YouTuber, boxer, and media personality who is the younger brother of fellow YouTuber Logan Paul.
Logan Paul
An American YouTuber, actor, and professional wrestler who is the older brother of fellow YouTuber Jake Paul.
Bad Bunny
A Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who performed the Super Bowl halftime show in 2026.
Donald Trump
The former President of the United States who criticized Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance.
What they’re saying
“Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let's rally together and show big corporations they can't just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power.”
— Jake Paul (X)
“A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.”
— Jake Paul (X)
“I love my brother but I don't agree with this. Puerto Ricans are Americans & I'm happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.”
— Logan Paul (Twitter)
“The halftime show was absolutely terrible.”
— Donald Trump (Social media)
The takeaway
The Paul brothers' differing reactions to Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance highlight the ongoing debates around representation, identity, and patriotism in major cultural events. The exchange underscores how high-profile performances can become flashpoints for broader political and social discussions.
