Super Bowl Halftime Boy Misidentified as Detained Child in Social Media Mix-Up
Social media users incorrectly identified a small boy featured in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday as Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who, along with his father, was detained by immigration officials in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas. This claim has been debunked, with the child's true identity revealed as Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a child actor from Costa Mesa, California, who is also 5 years old.
Clarifying the Facts Behind the Viral Claim
After Bad Bunny performed his song "NUEVAYoL," cameras captured Lincoln watching the artist accept his Grammy for album of the year last week. In a poignant moment, Bad Bunny walked over and handed Lincoln what appeared to be a Grammy trophy. Contrary to online speculation, this was not Liam Conejo Ramos, but rather Lincoln Fox Ramadan, whose Instagram profile confirms his age and profession.
An emotional post on Lincoln's Instagram described the experience as "an emotional, unforgettable day being cast as the young Benito — a symbolic moment where the future hands the past a Grammy." The caption added, "A reminder that dreams come true and it's never too early to dream big," accompanied by photos from the halftime show and a childhood picture of Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio.
Lincoln's Message and Background
In his Instagram caption, Lincoln expressed solidarity, writing that he is "sending love to Liam Ramos" and emphasizing that "we all deserve peace and love in America, a country built by and home to so many hard-working immigrants." Another post from Sunday featured a video of his cameo, captioned, "I'll remember this day forever! @badbunnypr - it was my truest honor." Prior to the Super Bowl, on January 31, he shared a photo hinting at the gig with the message, "I booked a cool gig! Can't wait to share it with you guys."
Lincoln's acting profile indicates he is half Egyptian and half Argentinian, with previous work including modeling for major retailers like Walmart and Target. This background contrasts sharply with the situation of Liam Ramos, whose detention sparked widespread outrage.
Context of Liam Ramos' Detention
Liam and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, originally from Ecuador, were detained by immigration officers in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20. They were transported to an ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas, but returned to Minneapolis on February 1 following a judge's order. Images of immigration officers surrounding the young boy, who wore a blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack, fueled public anger over immigration policies in Minneapolis.
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny's achievements include six total Grammys, with three won at the 2026 awards show. His album of the year victory for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" marks the first time a Spanish-language album has received the top prize. Representatives for Bad Bunny did not respond to requests for comment on the misidentification incident.
This case highlights the rapid spread of misinformation on social media and the importance of verifying facts before sharing claims online.
