Boy in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Show Identified as Child Actor, Not Detained Immigrant

Social media users incorrectly linked the young performer to a 5-year-old immigrant detained by ICE in Minnesota.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The boy who appeared in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a 5-year-old child actor from California, not Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old immigrant who was detained by ICE in Minnesota. Social media users had incorrectly identified the young performer as Liam, drawing outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Lincoln's Instagram profile confirmed he was the one who joined Bad Bunny on stage, not Liam.

Why it matters

This case highlights the power of social media to quickly spread misinformation, even about sensitive topics like immigration enforcement. It also shows the need for careful fact-checking, as the initial social media posts incorrectly linked the young performer to a high-profile immigration case that had drawn national attention.

The details

During Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, cameras showed a young boy watching the artist accept his Grammy award. Bad Bunny then walked over and appeared to hand the boy what looked like a Grammy trophy. Social media users incorrectly identified this boy as Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained by ICE along with his father in Minnesota. However, the boy was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a 5-year-old child actor from California who had been cast to appear in the halftime show. Lincoln's Instagram profile confirmed his involvement and shared photos and videos from the event.

  • On January 20, 2026, Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were detained by immigration officials in a Minneapolis suburb.
  • On February 1, 2026, Liam and his father were returned to Minneapolis following a judge's order.
  • On February 12, 2026, Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl halftime show, where the young boy was featured.

The players

Liam Conejo Ramos

A 5-year-old boy who, along with his father, was detained by immigration officials in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas.

Lincoln Fox Ramadan

A 5-year-old child actor from Costa Mesa, California, who was cast to appear in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show performance.

Bad Bunny

The stage name of Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who performed at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

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What they’re saying

“An emotional, unforgettable day being cast as the young Benito — a symbolic moment where the future hands the past a Grammy. A reminder that dreams come true and it's never too early to dream big.”

— Lincoln Fox Ramadan (Instagram)

“I'll remember this day forever! @badbunnypr – it was my truest honor.”

— Lincoln Fox Ramadan (Instagram)

“Liam and his family are sequestered during this time.”

— Kristen Stuenkel, CHPS spokesperson (Columbia Heights Public Schools)

What’s next

Representatives for Bad Bunny did not respond to a request for comment on the case of mistaken identity.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a cautionary tale about the speed and spread of misinformation on social media, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like immigration. It highlights the importance of verifying facts and not jumping to conclusions, even when a story seems to fit a broader narrative.