The global superstar became the first artist ever to headline a Super Bowl halftime show performed entirely in Spanish. The 31-year-old rapper and singer, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, took center stage at Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, captivating millions with a high-energy, culture-rich performance.
Bad Bunny opened the set with “Tití Me Preguntó,” echoing elements from his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, before seamlessly transitioning into “Yo Perreo Sola.” The performance unfolded like a cinematic journey through Puerto Rican life — moving from a sugar cane field to a barbershop and liquor store — before culminating atop La Casita, a centerpiece set that became a hub for surprise celebrity cameos.
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Among the familiar faces spotted during the show were Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G, Young Miko, and others. Bad Bunny also performed a brief portion of “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR” before dramatically crashing through La Casita and launching into “EoO,” surrounded by dancers celebrating what felt like a massive neighborhood block party.
Throughout the set, he paid homage to reggaeton pioneers by weaving in snippets of classics such as Tego Calderón’s “Pa’ Que Retozen,” Don Omar’s “Dale Don Dale,” and Daddy Yankee’s iconic “Gasolina.”
The surprises continued when Lady Gaga appeared onstage wearing a flowing blue dress to perform a salsa-inspired version of her hit “Die With a Smile.” Bad Bunny then followed with “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” and “NUEVAYoL.” In one emotional moment, the broadcast featured a couple getting married live, while Bad Bunny later touched viewers by gifting his Grammy Award to a child watching from home.
Ricky Martin then joined the show, performing Bad Bunny’s “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii,” further emphasizing the evening’s celebration of Latin culture.
To close the show, Bad Bunny performed “El Apagón,” “CAFé CON RON,” and “DtMF.” As fireworks lit up the stadium, he delivered a heartfelt message: “God Bless America, God Bless Puerto Rico, God Bless Mexico,” continuing to name Latin countries as the field transformed into a vibrant parade. Behind him, a billboard displayed the message: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
Fresh off multiple Grammy wins earlier this month — including Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos — Bad Bunny addressed the media at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show press conference on Feb. 5. He joked that audiences wouldn’t need to understand Spanish to enjoy the show.
“I just want people to have fun,” he said. “It’s going to be a huge party. Of course, my culture will be front and center — but no spoilers.”
The NFL officially announced Bad Bunny as the halftime headliner in September 2025, teasing the reveal with a social media post. Shortly afterward, Bad Bunny shared an Instagram video showing him seated on a goalpost at a beach during sunset, hinting at the upcoming performance sponsored by Apple Music.
That same day, he posted on X that he would only perform one U.S. date, referencing his decision not to tour the country extensively during his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour due to concerns over immigration enforcement policies.
Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL since 2019 and oversees halftime show selections, praised Bad Bunny upon the announcement.
“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring,” Jay-Z said. “We’re honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”
Bad Bunny later shared his own emotional message, saying the moment was bigger than himself. “This is for those who came before me,” he said. “This is for my people, my culture, and our history.”
Before Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, Green Day opened the event in their hometown of Santa Clara, Charlie Puth performed the national anthem, Brandi Carlile sang “America the Beautiful,” and Coco Jones delivered “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
He followed Kendrick Lamar, whose previous halftime show featured SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and Mustard. In recent years, the Super Bowl stage has also welcomed Usher in 2024 and Rihanna in 2023.
PEOPLE magazine is currently featuring Bad Bunny in a special edition celebrating his groundbreaking career — from his early beginnings to headlining the Super Bowl halftime show and making Grammy history.
