The decision to have Bad Bunny perform the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2026 has been met with controversy, and even some NFL players are voicing their disapproval. In a piece from The Athletic about the upcoming Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show, an unnamed NFL player (described as an "NFC offensive player") criticized the league for "trying too hard with this international stuff," specifically pointing to Bad Bunny's performance as an example.
"I don't even know who Bad Bunny is," the anonymous player said. "I always think it should be an American. I think they're trying too hard with this International stuff."
However, there is a problem with this statement. Bad Bunny hails from Puerto Rico, which is a part of the United States, and he is an American citizen.
The NFL's decision to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show has not been universally loved. There has been significant criticism of the decision, but the show will proceed as planned.
Regardless of the backlash, Bad Bunny is one of the biggest artists in the world. His latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, earned him seven nominations at the 2026 Grammys, where he won three awards, including Album of the Year. Perhaps some of the criticism stems from his decision not to bring his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour to the United States. None of the 57 planned concerts for the itinerary will take place in the United States. His Super Bowl Halftime Show is his first notable concert in the United States since his Most Wanted Tour in 2024.
Throughout his career, Bad Bunny has released six studio albums. Additionally, he released a collaborative album titled Oasis with J Balvin in 2019. He's also appeared in several high-profile projects, including Bullet Train, Happy Gilmore, and Caught Stealing.
