The Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy: Why is MAGA angry?

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Elizabeth GrenierOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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President Donald Trump criticized the selection of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny to headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, expressing unfamiliarity with the musician despite his global success. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is Spotify's most-streamed artist for three consecutive years and holds the record for the platform’s most-streamed album. His residency in San Juan injected between $200 million to $700 million into Puerto Rico's economy. Known as the "King of Latin Trap," Bad Bunny has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy awards, and is recognized for his social media presence and advocacy on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and social justice. The NFL announced in September 2023 that Bad Bunny would perform at the Super Bowl halftime show scheduled for February 2026.

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Spotify 50% Puerto Rico ×360% Donald Trump ×270% Bad Bunny ×980%

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90%

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Puerto Rico

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