Phxt BREAKING: Roger Goodell confirms the NFL has no plans to drop Bad Bunny from the Super Bowl Halftime Show — despite a wave of public outrage that reportedly caught event organizers off guard.
Under mounting public pressure and widespread backlash, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has officially confirmed that the league will not remove Bad Bunny from the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show, despite criticism that reportedly took event organizers by surprise.
Speaking after the NFL Fall Owners Meeting, Goodell defended the decision as “carefully considered,” emphasizing that controversy is “inevitable when you’re performing for an audience of hundreds of millions.” He added, “I’m not sure there’s ever been a halftime performer who hasn’t faced criticism. But we’re confident this show will be a unifying moment.”
The league’s decision comes amid vocal opposition from conservative commentators and several political figures — including former President Donald Trump, who dismissed the Puerto Rican superstar as someone “no one in America knows” and called the NFL’s choice “ridiculous.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump remarked, “I’ve never even heard of him. I don’t know why they’re doing this.”
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the world’s most streamed artists and a global representative of Latin music. Known for performing primarily in Spanish, he’s also used his platform to address issues such as immigration and social justice — themes that have occasionally put him at odds with conservative circles.
According to AP News and Reuters, Goodell reiterated that while the league may include additional guest performers, Bad Bunny remains the headliner for the show. The decision underscores the NFL’s commitment to diversity and its effort to engage an increasingly international fan base.
The Super Bowl LX is set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and Bad Bunny’s performance is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about halftime shows in recent years — not just for its music, but for what it represents in today’s cultural landscape.
