Super Bowl Champion Defends Bad Bunny Halftime Show

Chris Long calls out critics who didn't enjoy the elaborate Latin music performance.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long defended Bad Bunny's halftime show performance at Super Bowl LX, criticizing those who said they didn't enjoy the elaborate spectacle featuring Latin music and dance. Long said he doesn't understand why so many men are acting like they didn't like the show, which featured surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most watched television events each year, and Bad Bunny's performance represented a shift towards more diverse and inclusive musical acts being featured. Long's comments highlight the ongoing debate around representation and acceptance of Latin culture in mainstream American sports and entertainment.

The details

During a recent episode of his podcast "Green Light with Chris Long", the former NFL player said he thought the set design and production of Bad Bunny's show was "fantastic", with "a whole town" and "people as plants". Long said he doesn't care much for halftime shows in general, but he hoped the conservative group TPUSA's "All-American Halftime Show" featuring country acts was also good.

  • Super Bowl LX took place on February 9, 2026.

The players

Chris Long

A two-time Super Bowl champion who played in the NFL for 11 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, who criticized Bad Bunny's halftime show as the "worst ever" in a post on Truth Social.

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What they’re saying

“I'm saying this, and this is with zero tone, with zero divisiveness. I thought it was a really good, I don't know any of his f------ music. I don't know any of the words, I know a few. I've never seen so many white guys all of a sudden act like they don't like big booty Latinas on TV.”

— Chris Long, Former NFL Player (Green Light with Chris Long* podcast)

“The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”

— Message on Scoreboard (Super Bowl LX Halftime Show)

The takeaway

Chris Long's defense of Bad Bunny's halftime show highlights the ongoing debate around representation and acceptance of Latin culture in mainstream American sports and entertainment. The Super Bowl halftime show remains a high-profile platform for showcasing diverse musical acts, and Bad Bunny's performance signaled a shift towards greater inclusion.