Global music star Bad Bunny delivered a culture-packed, high-energy performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, using the global stage to spotlight Puerto Rico and Latin American heritage.
The Grammy-winning artiste, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, powered through a hit-filled set that opened with “Tití Me Preguntó,” blending slick visuals, nonstop choreography, and bold cultural symbolism within the show’s 13-minute window.
Bad Bunny was joined by several surprise appearances, including Lady Gaga, who returned to the Super Bowl stage with a salsa-inspired rendition of “Die With a Smile,” and Ricky Martin, who performed “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii.”
Celebrities such as Cardi B, Karol G, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, and David Grutman were also spotted dancing on the field.
A touching moment came when Bad Bunny handed a Grammy Award to a young child during the performance.
While social media speculated the child was five-year-old Liam Ramos, recently detained by U.S. immigration authorities, sources later clarified that was not the case.
Despite criticism from some quarters over the choice of a Spanish-speaking headliner, Bad Bunny embraced the moment.
“People have months to learn Spanish,” he previously joked during a Saturday Night Live appearance.
Toward the end of the show, Latin American flags filled the stage, and a couple even exchanged wedding vows mid-performance in what was confirmed to be a legitimate ceremony.
Bad Bunny closed the set holding a football inscribed with the message, “Together We Are America.”
