SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl LX halftime show into a powerful celebration of Latin music, culture, and resilience, delivering a genre-spanning performance that blended reggaeton, salsa, and social commentary on one of the world’s biggest stages.
The Puerto Rican superstar kicked off the set with his hit “Tití Me Preguntó,” immediately electrifying the stadium, before moving into the feminist anthem “Yo Perreo Sola,” a song that has become synonymous with empowerment and creative freedom.
A Stage Rooted in Latin Identity
The elaborate stage design drew heavily from the visuals and themes of Bad Bunny’s Grammy-winning album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” which earned Album of the Year honors at the 2026 Grammys. Palm trees and banana trees dominated the setting, evoking Caribbean landscapes and reinforcing the album’s focus on memory, heritage, and belonging.
Paying Tribute to Reggaeton’s Roots
Midway through the performance, Bad Bunny paused for a brief playback segment he described as “the music of Puerto Rico.” The interlude honored the pioneers who helped bring reggaeton to the global mainstream, featuring snippets of influential tracks such as Tego Calderón’s “Pa’ Que Retozen” and Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina.” The moment which preceded his song “EoO” served as a nod to the island’s lasting impact on modern music and the artists who paved the way for today’s global Latin sound.
Honoring Puerto Rico’s Struggles
One of the most striking moments came during “Apagón,” a song referencing the widespread blackouts that followed Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. As the track played, light poles onstage flickered and malfunctioned, symbolizing the island’s ongoing infrastructure challenges.
Bad Bunny dramatically climbed one of the poles, singing and dancing atop it — a visual tribute to resilience amid adversity.
Star-Studded Guest Appearances
The halftime show featured surprise guest performances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. Gaga joined for a during a salsa-inspired rendition of her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Die with a Smile,” which ended with both stars dancing a salsa duet to the tune of Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” while Martin brought his signature Latin pop presence to the stage.
Several high-profile celebrities were also seen dancing — or perreando — alongside Bad Bunny, including Karol G, Jessica Alba, Pedro Pascal, and Cardi B, further amplifying the celebratory atmosphere.
A Message Beyond Music
Bad Bunny closed the performance with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” shifting from spectacle to reflection. A massive billboard behind him echoed his Grammy acceptance speech with the message:
“The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
Before Bad Bunny exited the stage alongside a crowd dancing, the artist named a list of American countries and tossed a football marked “Together we are America” onto the ground as people on stage waved flags of American countries, underscoring a message of unity across cultures, borders, and identities.
A Halftime Show to Remember
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show stood as a landmark moment — not just for Latin music, but for representation on one of the world’s most influential platforms. By honoring Puerto Rico’s past, confronting its present struggles, and celebrating the power of love and community, he delivered a performance that resonated far beyond Levi’s Stadium.
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