RM 🔥 Jay-Z Defends Bad Bunny After Super Bowl Backlash Explodes — “They Love Him, Don’t Let Them Fool You!”

Jay-Z has finally addressed the backlash surrounding his decision to choose Bad Bunny as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The music mogul and Roc Nation founder, known for promoting diversity on major stages, faced criticism after announcing the Puerto Rican superstar as this year’s main performer.

Many of the negative reactions appear to be coming from conservative audiences, who launched a petition demanding that Bad Bunny be replaced with country legend George Strait. The petition — which has already gathered over 95,000 signatures — argues that the halftime show should “bring Americans together, celebrate national culture, and remain appropriate for families.” It also criticizes Bad Bunny’s flamboyant performances, claiming they resemble “drag shows” and clash with traditional expectations.

In response, Jay-Z told TMZ, “They love him — don’t let them fool you,” defending the artist against the growing wave of criticism. Former President Donald Trump also weighed in, saying he had “never heard of” the three-time Grammy winner, a comment that further fueled the controversy.

Adding to the tension, reports suggest that Bad Bunny’s concerns about possible targeting by U.S. immigration authorities have increased following the uproar.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, first rose to fame with his 2016 breakout single Soy Peor. Today, he’s recognized as one of the most influential Latin rappers in the world, known for breaking cultural barriers and redefining global pop music.