Brett Favre Mocked for Backing Kid Rock Over Bad Bunny Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Brett Favre, the former Green Bay Packers quarterback, has drawn widespread ridicule on social media for voicing his support for Kid Rock's conservative counter-programming to Bad Bunny's highly anticipated Super Bowl LX halftime show performance. Favre, who has faced his own controversies in recent years, tweeted his preference for the Turning Point USA event over the official halftime show, sparking a torrent of mocking responses from fans and critics.

Why it matters

Favre's tweet is the latest example of the ongoing culture war surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, with some conservative figures and outlets criticizing the decision to feature the Puerto Rican reggaeton star Bad Bunny. The backlash highlights the deep political divisions in the US, as well as the continued scrutiny Favre faces over his own past scandals.

The details

In his tweet, Favre wrote: "I'd much rather watch @KidRock at the @TPUSA event than @sanbenito at halftime." This was in reference to the counter-programming event being hosted by the conservative group Turning Point USA, which will feature a performance by Kid Rock. Many on social media were quick to mock Favre's stance, with some pointing out his own history of controversies, including a 2022 defamation lawsuit related to allegations made against him in a Mississippi welfare funds scandal.

• The Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny is scheduled for February 11, 2026.
• Turning Point USA's counter-programming event with Kid Rock is also scheduled for February 11, 2026.

What’s next

The public response to Favre's tweet will likely continue to be a topic of discussion in the lead-up to the Super Bowl LX halftime show and Turning Point USA's counter-programming event on February 11, 2026.