Bad Bunny has had a hell of a week. Just days after taking home the Album of the Year award at the 2026 Grammys for his record DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio stepped onto the biggest stage in America: the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium.
While he promised a party, his presence was inherently political. Representing Latin heritage during a time of heightened anti-immigrant rhetoric and ICE raids under the Trump administration, Benito used culture, not speeches, to make his stand.
A Cultural Celebration
The show opened with a vibrant portrayal of Puerto Rican life. As the opening notes of “Tití Me Preguntó” rang out, the field transformed into a scene of daily life on the island—men playing cards, women getting their nails done, and a piragua vendor serving treats.
From the outset, it was clear: this set was specific to his upbringing. It was a celebration of Caribbean legacy that refused to dilute itself for a general audience.
The Message Behind the Music
Unlike his Grammy speech where he explicitly declared “ICE out,” Benito’s Super Bowl message was visual.
In a poignant moment, he introduced a young boy resembling Liam Ramos, a five-year-old recently detained by ICE. The performance depicted the child watching Bad Bunny’s Grammy win on TV, after which Benito handed the boy his own Grammy. It was a powerful nod to the “American Dream”—one where the children of immigrants are empowered to realize their full potential.
Surprise Guests: Lady Gaga & Ricky Martin
Bad Bunny delivered on his promise of a party. He tore through hits like “Yo perreo sola” and “EoO”. Then, the energy shifted.
Lady Gaga appeared in a light blue dress. She performed an uptempo rendition of her Bruno Mars collaboration, “Die with a Smile”.
Later in the set, Bad Bunny performed the powerful anthem “El Apagón”. Fellow Puerto Rican icon Ricky Martin joined him on stage. They scaled electrical poles in a tribute to the island’s resilience.
A Finale for All the Americas
Bad Bunny ended the night with the massive single “DtMF”. He offered a final gesture of unity. He declared “God Bless America.” Then, he rolled through a list of countries across North, Central, and South America.
He named the United States second to last. This underlined a simple idea. This land belongs to all of us. Everyone in the Western Hemisphere is American.
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