Bad Bunny Honors Late 49ers Fan Uncle at Super Bowl Halftime

The Puerto Rican superstar's outfit paid tribute to his uncle who was a devoted 49ers fan.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance included a special tribute to his late uncle, Cutito Ocasio, who was a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan. The Grammy-winning artist wore a jersey with 'Ocasio' and the number 64 on the back, representing his uncle's birth year. Bad Bunny said he learned about the NFL from his uncle and they would watch playoff games together, but his uncle passed away shortly after the 49ers lost the 2024 Super Bowl.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's heartfelt tribute to his uncle, a devoted 49ers fan, resonated with viewers and highlighted the personal connections that sports can foster across generations. The performance also showcased Bad Bunny's own fandom for the 49ers, adding a local angle to his high-profile Super Bowl appearance.

The details

During his 13-minute halftime show set, Bad Bunny wore a white football jersey with 'Ocasio' and the number 64 on the back. He revealed this was a tribute to his late uncle, who was born in 1964 and was a lifelong 49ers fan. Bad Bunny said his uncle would visit from Puerto Rico every January and February to watch the NFL playoffs, and they would watch the games together. Sadly, his uncle passed away shortly after the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 Super Bowl.

  • Bad Bunny's uncle, Cutito Ocasio, was born in 1964.
  • Cutito Ocasio would visit from Puerto Rico every January and February to watch the NFL playoffs with Bad Bunny.
  • Cutito Ocasio passed away shortly after the 49ers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 Super Bowl.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican superstar and Grammy Award-winning artist whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.

Cutito Ocasio

Bad Bunny's late uncle who was a devoted San Francisco 49ers fan.

San Francisco 49ers

An NFL team based in Santa Clara, California that has won 5 Super Bowl championships.

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What they’re saying

“I always dreamed of taking my uncle to a Super Bowl and I couldn't. He left unexpectedly, without warning. So during my Super Bowl halftime show, I decided to have him on my shirt: OCASIO, his last name, the same as my mother's, and his birth year, 64.”

— Bad Bunny, Grammy-winning artist (Rolling Stone)

“I'm sure he saw it, he was present, and he felt proud of his nephew. Now all that's left is the day the 49ers win another Super Bowl.”

— Bad Bunny, Grammy-winning artist (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

Bad Bunny expressed hope that the 49ers will win another Super Bowl in the future, continuing his uncle's legacy as a devoted fan of the team.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's heartfelt tribute to his late uncle, a lifelong 49ers fan, resonated with viewers and highlighted the personal connections that sports can foster across generations. His performance showcased his own fandom for the 49ers, adding a local angle to his high-profile Super Bowl appearance.