Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer has drawn a wide mix of reactions in the build-up to the clash between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, where music, politics and expectations all collide before kickoff.
The Puerto Rican Grammy Award winner has been a talking point not only for his chart success, but also for his outspoken criticism of the Trump administration’s policies, particularly US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s actions against undocumented immigrants.
That background has some wondering what tone he might strike on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed those concerns earlier this week, saying he believed Bad Bunny understood the scope and responsibility of the halftime platform.
Goodell expressed hope that the performance would bring fans together rather than deepen existing divisions.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III echoed that sentiment, stressing that the focus should remain on the music.
speaks to Fox News Digital ahead of Sports Illustrated’s Super Bowl party Saturday night, Griffin said, “One thing I know Bad Bunny can do is he can make us all tap our feet and shake our bands. I want him to go out there and unite people with music.”
He added: “Music we can all dance to and enjoy. So I’m looking forward to the show. I’m not worried about the politics. I’m not worried about any statements. Just have a good time and do what you gotta do and unite the world around something that’s eternal. Music is the heartbeat of the world.”
Not everyone shared that enthusiasm.
When asked if he was excited about the halftime show, Logan Paul gave a straight answer Fox News Digitaljust by saying “No!”
Other former NFL players were more optimistic.
Todd Gurley and Danny Amendola both said they were looking forward to the music, signaling that for some, the entertainment aspect outweighs any off-court debate.
Bad Bunny’s political views have been part of the conversation in the days leading up to the fight.
His criticism of ICE resurfaced after he reinforced his position at the Grammy Awards, saying: “ICE out. We’re not wild, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we’re human and we’re Americans.”
As Super Bowl LX approaches, the reaction to Bad Bunny’s involvement highlights the balance many fans are hoping for, a performance that delivers energy and spectacle while navigating the intense scrutiny that comes with one of the most watched events in the world.
