He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 7 min read 100% complete February 7, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, sparking controversy due to his outspoken political views on US immigration policy. The Puerto Rican artist, who primarily performs in Spanish, has faced criticism from Republicans, including calls for his deportation despite being a US citizen. Some conservatives are boycotting the performance, with Turning Point USA airing a counter-program headlined by Kid Rock. Bad Bunny has stated his intention to unite people during the performance, contrasting with his recent "ICE out" statement at the Grammy Awards. The Super Bowl is on Sunday, and the halftime show is expected to draw tens of millions of viewers.

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Puerto Rico 40% Janet Jackson 40% Beyoncé 40% Black Lives Matter 40% Turning Point USA 40% Kid Rock 40% Seattle Seahawks 50% New England Patriots 50% United States ×260% Donald Trump ×270% Super Bowl ×470% Bad Bunny ×1190%

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bad bunny 100% super bowl 100% half-time performance 90% culture war 80% immigration policy 70% conservative backlash 60% political controversy 60% ice 50% unity 50% trump 40%

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