The Federal Communications Commission has confirmed that it reviewed transcripts of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance following complaints from Republican politicians, but found no breach of indecency rules. Commissioner Anna Gomez said she examined the Spanish-language transcripts from NBC and concluded there was no violation and no justification for harassing broadcasters over a standard live performance.
The complaints came from prominent Republicans, including Florida Representative Randy Fine, who labelled the performance "illegal" and called for an investigation, and Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles, who claimed the lyrics "openly glorified sodomy and countless other unspeakable depravities." The New York Post reported that the performance omitted some graphic lyrics, and that the FCC was not expected to take further action.
The Puerto Rican superstar, 31, made history as the first artist to perform a Super Bowl halftime show entirely in Spanish and the first Latin solo act to headline the event. His set ended with a ball reading "Together, we are America" and a message on the big screen: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."
The performance drew criticism from former President Donald Trump, who wrote that "nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting." In response, conservatives, including Turning Point USA, staged an alternative "All-American Halftime Show" featuring Kid Rock and other artists.
