Cardi B Applauds Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show and Activism
As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, Cardi B has publicly praised the Puerto Rican superstar for his cultural impact and willingness to speak out on immigration issues. In an interview with The Associated Press, Cardi B expressed admiration for Bad Bunny's activism, particularly his criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a time of heightened immigration arrests.
Cultural Impact and Grammy Success
Bad Bunny is set to take the Super Bowl stage on Sunday, just one week after winning album of the year at the 2026 Grammys for his all-Spanish-language album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. This historic win marks the first time an entirely Spanish-language album has claimed the top prize. At the Grammys ceremony, Bad Bunny made a pointed statement by saying ICE out while accepting an award, directly criticizing the Trump administration's expansion of immigration enforcement.
Cardi B, who collaborated with Bad Bunny and J Balvin on the chart-topping hit I Like It, emphasized how their collaboration helped propel Latin music further into the global mainstream. It just feels like everything is aligned right now, said Cardi B, who is of Afro-Caribbean descent with roots in Trinidad and the Dominican Republic. It just shows how Hispanics, Latinos. ... We standing. They standing. We all standing.
Super Bowl Buzz and Potential Collaboration
With Super Bowl excitement building around I Like It and speculation about surprise guests, Cardi B was asked about the possibility of sharing the stage with Bad Bunny on such a massive platform. That'd be exciting, she responded, hinting at the potential for a memorable musical moment during the halftime show.
Cardi B made these comments ahead of her own performance at Michael Rubin's star-studded Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday, which featured additional performances by SZA, Don Toliver and Travis Scott.
Cardi B's Upcoming Tour and New Music
While Bad Bunny prepares for his halftime moment, Cardi B is simultaneously gearing up for the launch of her highly anticipated tour, which opens February 11 in Palm Desert, California. This tour represents several significant milestones for the artist:
- Her first headlining arena tour
- Her first tour in six years
- Comes just four months after the birth of her first child with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs
The tour follows the release of her sophomore album Am I the Drama, and Cardi B has been preparing through intensive rehearsal sessions that double as physical training. The rehearsing is my workout, she explained. I'm just doing my job.
With her recent project connecting strongly with fans and plans to work on new music while on tour, Cardi B expressed growing confidence about returning to the stage. I feel really confident, she said. Knowing the fans are going to be there and know the music. It's exciting.
The Grammy winner's preparation has focused on building both momentum and confidence ahead of life on the road, with her recent creative output sharpening her excitement for the upcoming performances.
