Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl 60 halftime show into an explicit celebration of Latin identity and Puerto Rican culture, using the largest stage in U.S. sports entertainment to assert identity, language, and historical memory. The performance was marked by cultural symbols, political messages, and special appearances.
A Visual and Musical Tribute to Puerto Rico
Dressed in a white suit, Bad Bunny — stage name of Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — opened the show with “Tití Me Preguntó”, walking through scenarios depicting everyday Puerto Rican life, with farmers wearing traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers. From the first minutes, the performance made it clear that the central axis would be the valorization of the island’s culture.
The rhythm intensified when the show moved to a second stage dubbed “La Casita”. There, the singer performed “Yo Perreo Sola”, “Safaera” and “Party”, while celebrities like Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Cardi B and Jessica Alba were seen dancing in the audience.
In one of the most theatrical moments of the show, Bad Bunny broke through the roof of “La Casita” during “Voy a Llevarte Pa’ PR” and headed to a white truck, where dancers presented a medley honoring the origins of reggaeton, with snippets of “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee, “Dale Don Dale” by Don Omar, and the hit “EoO”.
Personal Affirmation and Reggaeton Roots
The show was also marked by direct statements from the artist. In one of the central segments of the performance, Bad Bunny declared: “If I’m here at Super Bowl 60 it’s because I never stopped believing in myself”, as violins led the transition to the song “Monaco”.
The show’s structure highlighted reggaeton as a cultural expression with history and pioneers, going beyond pop entertainment. By featuring Daddy Yankee and Don Omar at the heart of the repertoire, even as a musical homage, the performance reinforced the idea of continuity and cultural resistance.
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin Expand the Symbolic Impact
A staged wedding, shown on the stadium screens with the presence of the iconic La Rana Concho, opened the way for Lady Gaga’s surprise participation. The singer delivered a salsa version of “Die With A Smile” and danced with Bad Bunny to “BAILE INoLVIDABLE”, one of the night’s most celebrated moments.
Next, Bad Bunny sang “NUEVAYol”, while images of a child and his family watching the Grammy ceremony were displayed, referencing the album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, winner of Album of the Year — the first time the honor went to a work entirely in Spanish.
Ricky Martin also joined the show, appearing on stage during “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii”. Soon after, Bad Bunny raised the Puerto Rican flag and performed “El Apagón”, with the stadium filled with light effects before the sequence with “CAFé CON RON”.
Closing and Historical Milestone
The show ended with “DtMF”, the title track of the album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”, capping a performance that blended music, theatricality, and cultural affirmation. It was hailed as a milestone for Latin music at the Super Bowl, following Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking show the previous year.
On the field, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29 to 13, closing a night where football shared the spotlight with a spectacle that placed Spanish, reggaeton, and Latin culture at the center of global entertainment.
Source: brasil247.com