Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Spectacle Stuns with Star-Studded Cameos
Bad Bunny delivered a breathtaking halftime performance at Super Bowl LX in California, transforming Levi's Stadium into a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican heritage with an array of surprise celebrity appearances. The 31-year-old musician orchestrated a high-production spectacle that captivated the audience during the break between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots game.
A Parade of Cultural Homage and Famous Faces
With an American football in hand, Bad Bunny navigated through meticulously crafted sets depicting various scenes from everyday life. He passed workers in straw hats harvesting sugarcane, danced briefly at a cocktail stand, and observed elders playing dominos at a table. The journey continued as he laid the football at a pop-up nail salon, walked past female construction workers and breezeblocks, and handed a cocktail to a taco vendor.
The celebrity appearances began subtly before becoming a central focus. After ducking under boxers Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas mid-sparring session, Bunny passed a jewelry stall where he picked up an engagement ring, later handing it to a man proposing to his partner. The camera then revealed a lively building exterior where Jessica Alba, Cardi B, and Pedro Pascal were among the famous faces dancing in choreographed unison to Bunny's music.
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin Take Center Stage
After crashing through the roof of the building, Bunny emerged on top of a pickup truck, dancing energetically as the stadium audience watched. Following a tempo change and a procession past violinists, the scene shifted to a Spanish wedding ceremony where a couple exchanged vows before a beaming wedding party.
The crowd then parted to reveal Lady Gaga in a stunning blue dress, taking center stage with a microphone. She delivered a spirited rendition of her hit "Die With A Smile," accompanied by a small brass band and swirling dancers. Following a dance duet with Bunny, the camera panned to Ricky Martin seated in a white plastic chair with an acoustic guitarist, performing Bunny's "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii."
Powerful Finale and Controversial Reactions
The halftime show concluded with Bad Bunny brandishing a Puerto Rican flag in a field before climbing a telephone pole as fireworks erupted around him. After descending and stating "God bless America," he was flanked by a unity of flags while a screen displayed the message: "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." He marched down the grid with a football once more as red, white, and blue fireworks marked the show's end.
While most fans appeared to appreciate the artistic and musical display, boxer Jake Paul sparked controversy with a lengthy social media rant. The 29-year-old vowed to switch off the broadcast, calling Bunny a "fake American" and criticizing his past comments about U.S. immigration policy. This referenced Bunny's Grammy acceptance speech where he stated "ICE out" and emphasized that immigrants "are not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans."
The elaborate production, broadcast live via DAZN's NFL Game Pass, showcased Bad Bunny's ability to blend cultural celebration with mainstream entertainment, creating one of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime shows in recent history despite the polarized reactions it generated.
