Jake Paul has delivered a brutal verdict on Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl LX halftime show, branding the Puerto Rican rapper a "fake American" in a scathing social media rant. His brother Logan Paul has echoed the sentiment, bluntly stating he is not looking forward to the performance.
Paul Brothers Launch Scathing Critique
Around two hours before kick-off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Jake Paul took to X to urge fans to boycott the halftime show entirely. The YouTuber-turned-boxer wrote: "Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime."
He added the inflammatory accusation: "A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that." This criticism comes despite Jake Paul himself owning an £11 million mansion in Puerto Rico, Bad Bunny's homeland, while being born in Ohio.
Logan Paul's Blunt Response
Meanwhile, Logan Paul was asked upon arrival at the Super Bowl if he was anticipating the halftime show. His response was characteristically direct: "No," delivered stone-faced before he briskly moved on. The brothers' coordinated criticism highlights their shared disapproval of the NFL's selection of Bad Bunny, known as the "King of Latin Trap," for the prestigious performance slot.
Political Figures Join the Criticism
The Paul brothers are not alone in their condemnation. Former President Donald Trump has also lambasted Bad Bunny's selection, calling it "absolutely ridiculous." The Speaker of the House similarly described it as a "terrible decision." This political backlash stems from Bad Bunny's previous criticism of Trump's immigration policies.
During his Album of the Year acceptance speech at the Grammys for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," Bad Bunny made his stance clear: "Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out. We’re not savages, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans... The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that’s more powerful than hate is love."
Broader Celebrity Boycott
This year's Super Bowl halftime show has attracted unusual controversy, with multiple celebrities expressing disapproval. Beyond the Paul brothers and Trump, Green Day—who performed ahead of the main event—has also faced criticism from some quarters. The coordinated backlash suggests growing tension between certain public figures and the NFL's entertainment choices.
The halftime show controversy unfolds as Super Bowl LX sees the New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks on February 8. Fans can watch the game, including the authentic US broadcast and halftime show, via DAZN's NFL Game Pass for 99p, which provides access to all NFL content until July 31.
