Bad Bunny Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 After Super Bowl Halftime

The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter's 'DtMF' single climbs to the top of the chart following his Super Bowl LX performance.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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One of Bad Bunny's singles, 'DtMF', has claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter headlined this year's Super Bowl halftime show. The Spanish-language track previously reached No. 2 on the chart in January 2025 when it was first released, before jumping up to the top spot this month.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance and subsequent chart-topping success highlights the growing influence and popularity of Latin music and artists in the mainstream U.S. music landscape. His achievement also underscores the power of high-profile live performances to drive streams and sales for artists.

The details

According to Billboard, 'DtMF' rose to the top of the Hot 100 chart following Bad Bunny's closing performance of the song at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026. The artist's streams in the U.S. jumped 175% the day after the Super Bowl compared to the previous Monday, which was also the day after the 2026 Grammy Awards where Bad Bunny won album of the year.

  • Bad Bunny's 'DtMF' single first reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2025.
  • Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026.
  • The day after the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's streams in the U.S. jumped 175% compared to the previous Monday.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer-songwriter who is one of the leading figures in the global rise of Latin music. He is known for his genre-blending sound that incorporates elements of reggaeton, trap, and more.

Billboard

The leading music industry publication that tracks and reports on music sales, streaming, and chart performance.

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The takeaway

Bad Bunny's chart-topping success following his high-profile Super Bowl halftime performance underscores the growing mainstream appeal and influence of Latin music artists in the U.S. His achievement highlights how major live events can drive significant spikes in streams and sales for artists, cementing their status as global superstars.