The Super Bowl halftime show has long been more than a pause in the game. It often reflects the cultural mood of the moment, drawing millions into a shared display of entertainment and symbolism. The NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX in 2026 at Levi’s Stadium is no exception. His reggaeton style will no doubt energize the event, but it also renews discussion about performers whose public statements extend beyond music—particularly when those statements involve pointed disdain for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Bad Bunny’s talent and reach are undeniable. He fills arenas worldwide, has multiple Grammy Awards, and helped bring Puerto Rican rhythms to global pop culture. His ventures into professional wrestling only add to his broad appeal. Still, prominence alone doesn’t guarantee a smooth reception at an event with the visibility of the Super Bowl. His recent remarks about ICE have drawn renewed attention. In a recent i-D magazine interview, Bad Bunny said he had avoided some U.S. tour dates out of concern that ICE agents might target his shows—framing it as a precaution against possible government overreach.

Bad Bunny was picked by @NFL @RocNation to play the Super Bowl this year.

He made the following racist comment: “I highly doubt the type of gringos I don’t fuck with listen to me. Those were all the people at the Super Bown who were pissed odd about how Latino the halftime show… pic.twitter.com/UqU5Ksobkm

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) September 29, 2025

Go back to June, and there’s video evidence of the singer filming what he identified as ICE vehicles during operations in Carolina, Puerto Rico. His on-camera reaction was unfiltered: “Those motherf—–s are in these cars… Sons of b——, instead of leaving the people alone and working there.”

Bad Bunny is a demonic Marxist who was been granted the largest stage with the greatest audience in the middle of a Christian revival. This is by design. We are in a spiritual war and once you see it you can’t unsee it. pic.twitter.com/sEMfKIPbiC

— The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial) September 29, 2025

Such language may pass in a personal rant, but it crosses into territory that politicizes law enforcement in ways the Super Bowl, of all events, should sidestep. The fan response has been swift and telling. Social media erupted with complaints that the selection alienates core NFL viewers—everyday Americans who view ICE not as antagonists but as essential guardians against unchecked migration.

Before WHINING that Bad Bunny is the 2026 Super Bowl Half Time Act remember:

1. We’re supposed to be boycotting the NFL.

2. There’s more important stuff to focus on.

3. We don’t mix politics with sports.

4. Entertainers Are Not Leaders.

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— MajToure999 (@MajToure999) September 29, 2025

Posts range from boycott calls to satirical jabs, with one viral thread questioning why the league would amplify voices that undermine border integrity just as the event sells out ad slots.

I’m too old to know a singer or band named “Bad Bunny” and have no idea why it was selected for the Super Bowl halftime show. But from the image I keep seeing, I’m not convinced this is not a Sacha Baron Cohen character. pic.twitter.com/7a9kuML74j

— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) September 29, 2025

No poll is needed to gauge the divide; it’s evident in the grumbles from sports bars to online forums. This is not a mere cultural clash. It’s a reminder that the Super Bowl thrives on broad appeal, not niche provocations.

Critics might frame this as a matter of free speech. Fair enough—Bad Bunny can voice his grievances from festival stages or streaming sets without issue. But the NFL operates in a different league. Its broadcasts weave in military honors, national anthems, and tributes that evoke unity under one flag. Past controversies, from kneeling protests to wardrobe malfunctions, taught that halftime risks becoming a lightning rod.