The selection of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer has sparked a wide mix of reactions in the build-up to the clash between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, with music, politics and expectations colliding before kickoff.
The Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican has been the topic of conversation not only for his chart success, but also for his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents targeting undocumented immigrants.
That backdrop has left some wondering what tone he might take on one of sports’ biggest stages.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed those concerns earlier in the week, saying he believed Bad Bunny understood the scale and responsibility of the halftime platform.
Goodell expressed hope that the performance would unite fans rather than deepen existing divisions.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III echoed that sentiment and emphasized that the focus should remain on the music.
talking to Fox News Digital Before Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl party on Saturday night, Griffin said, “One thing I know Bad Bunny can do is he can all make us tap our feet and shake our ties. I want him to go out and bring people together with music.”
He added: “Music that we can all dance to and enjoy. So I’m looking forward to seeing the performance. I’m not worried about politics. I’m not worried about statements. Just have a good time and do what you’re supposed to do, uniting the world around something that is eternal. Music is the heartbeat of the world.”
Not everyone shared that enthusiasm.
When asked if he was excited about the halftime show, Logan Paul gave a strong answer. Fox News Digitalsimply saying, “No!”
Other former NFL players were more optimistic.
Todd Gurley and Danny Amendola said they were looking forward to the music, indicating that, for some, the entertainment aspect outweighs any off-field debate.
Bad Bunny’s political views continued to be part of the conversation in the days leading up to the game.
His criticism of ICE resurfaced after he reinforced his position at the Grammy Awards, saying, “ICE out. We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we’re humans and we’re Americans.”
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the reaction to Bad Bunny’s appearance highlights the balance many fans have come to expect, a performance that delivers energy and spectacle, while navigating the intense scrutiny that comes with one of the most-watched events in the world.
