What in the World Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
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Feb 9, 2026 Sam Harris, BBC Sport reporter who covered the Super Bowl live from San Francisco. He recounts Bad Bunny’s mostly Spanish halftime set and its nods to Puerto Rico and Latin culture. Short takes cover celebrity cameos like Lady Gaga, a surprise wedding, viral moments, subtle political cues, Trump’s criticism, and a rival conservative mini-show.
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A Cultural Love Letter On The Biggest Stage
- Bad Bunny's Super Bowl set was framed as a love letter to Puerto Rico and Latin culture.
- The performance prioritized cultural pride and representation over overt politics.
Vivid Moments: Cameos, Wedding And A Taco Van
- Sam Harris described many vivid moments like Lady Gaga's cameo and a real wedding on stage.
- He highlighted small cultural touches such as a taco van and fireworks referencing Puerto Rico's power cuts.
Symbolism Over Statement
- The set packed many symbolic gestures like gifting a Grammy to a young boy and the message 'the only thing more powerful than hate is love.'
- Those moments conveyed unity and invited broader audiences to engage with Spanish-language music.