Diplo Wasn't a Grassy Bush at Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

The DJ posted a video appearing to show himself as one of the famous dancing bushes, but it was AI-generated.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A video posted by DJ Diplo claiming to show him as one of the grassy bushes in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance was actually AI-generated and not real. The costume, stadium, and other elements in the video do not match the actual halftime show production.

Why it matters

Diplo is a well-known DJ who regularly attends the Super Bowl and its surrounding events, so his claim to have been part of Bad Bunny's halftime show performance generated significant interest and discussion online. However, the video was revealed to be fabricated, highlighting the ease with which misinformation can spread on social media.

The details

The video Diplo shared showed him dressed as a bush alongside other dancing bushes on the football field, with the word 'surprise' layered over the video. But the costume, stadium view, and other elements did not match the actual halftime show production, which included Bad Bunny's famous casita, power lines, and a bevy of other set pieces and dancers.

  • Diplo posted the video on February 13, 2026.
  • Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance took place on February 8, 2026.

The players

Diplo

A popular American DJ and record producer who is a regular attendee of the Super Bowl and its surrounding events.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican rapper and singer who headlined the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, delivering a critically acclaimed performance.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ease with which misinformation can spread on social media, even when it involves well-known public figures. It serves as a reminder to be skeptical of unverified claims, especially those that seem too good to be true, and to fact-check information before sharing or believing it.