Learning English from the News Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show
Feb 11, 2026
A mostly Spanish Super Bowl halftime set that made history and sparked a political backlash. Celebration of Puerto Rican culture with flags, stage design, and even an on-stage wedding. Discussion of media reviews, big career wins, and how showmanship outweighed direct politics.
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Historic Spanish-Language Performance
- Bad Bunny's full 14-minute Super Bowl set being almost entirely in Spanish made the performance historically notable.
- The show is likely to be remembered because it was the first Super Bowl halftime performance performed mainly in Spanish.
English Line Amid Cultural Display
- The only English lyric was 'God bless America,' used amid flags and a list of countries including Puerto Rico.
- That juxtaposition framed the show as both a celebration of Puerto Rico and a message of broader unity.
Political Backlash To The Show
- President Trump publicly criticised the performance, calling it an affront to America's greatness and 'terrible.'
- The reaction highlights how cultural expression at major events can become politically charged.