As a huge Bad Bunny fan, I was thrilled to see him perform at the Super Bowl! But honestly, it was really upsetting to see some people online digging up and sharing English translations of his Spanish lyrics right after his performance. It felt like they were intentionally trying to ruin the moment and it honestly made a lot of us who love his music feel pretty sickened.
After the performance, critics strongly disapproved of the content, calling it inappropriate and wondering why the NFL had chosen this artist for such a prominent event.
Criticism quickly followed the performance, starting with conservative commentator Megan Basham sharing translated lyrics online. She called them the most explicit ever featured during a Super Bowl halftime show.
Basham explained that these lyrics are what Christians are now expected to accept and enjoy, and she expressed concern over the suggestion that children would simply find the Spanish language amusing.
Basham later admitted that some of the song’s lyrics were changed for the Super Bowl performance, but emphasized that parts of the original song were still included and that the artist’s overall work was still being recognized.
Others quickly echoed her reaction.
Conservative commentator Andrew Kolvet said the translations circulating online were even more shocking than he expected, calling them deeply inappropriate.
One X user reacted strongly to the song’s lyrics, saying they were overly obvious and lacked sophistication, expressing their disapproval with a sarcastic comment about being shocked.
Basham strongly defended her statement, calling it “absolutely sick,” and responded to accusations that she was criticizing Puerto Rican culture.
The debate quickly grew beyond just Bad Bunny, with people discussing whether songs sung in Spanish are judged less harshly because many listeners don’t understand the words.
One user on X pointed out that language differences can effectively hide inappropriate content, explaining that audiences won’t notice it if they don’t understand the language it’s in. They argued that the content itself remains the same, regardless of the language used.
The group presented several examples of lyrics from Bad Bunny’s songs, pairing them with direct English translations. They emphasized these weren’t subtle or figurative – they were explicit sexual references that would likely cause controversy if sung in English.
Still, not everyone agreed with the outrage.
Okay, so this critic, Christopher Webb, totally gets it! He was saying it’s SO weird how everyone’s losing their minds over what the songs literally mean, when the show is clearly about things like marriage, family, supporting local businesses, and just… community! It’s like, hello?! Focus on the big picture, people! It’s driving me crazy that they’re missing the point!
Conservative commentator Liz Wheeler quickly responded to his post, asking him to specify which lyrics demonstrated those values.
Some people criticized the backlash against the artists, noting that American rock and hip-hop musicians often perform songs with explicit lyrics at large events without causing similar controversy.
A recent popular social media post highlighted the different reactions to Bad Bunny and Kid Rock. It pointed out that Kid Rock, who performed at a politically conservative event on Sunday, didn’t receive as much criticism for his past controversial songs, despite the controversy.
Honestly, I couldn’t believe some people were complaining about no subtitles! Like, seriously? It wasn’t about understanding every word, it was about feeling it! The whole thing was just so much fun, so energetic, and way more genuinely patriotic than anything you’d get from… well, you know. It just felt right, and I loved every second of it.
People were deeply moved by the display of culture, family, and community spirit, calling it both respectful and imaginative. One person shared that it was a truly uplifting experience and exactly what they needed.
The debate surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show adds to the existing criticism of the performance, which also included disapproval from Donald Trump.
On Sunday night, Trump criticized the rapper’s performance, calling it ‘terrible’ and questioning why someone who doesn’t sing in English was chosen to perform.
He posted a harsh review on Truth Social, saying the performer’s speech was incomprehensible and the dancing was offensive, particularly for children watching in the United States and around the world.
This is illogical, disrespectful to American values, and falls far short of what we expect in terms of achievement, innovation, and quality.
Bad Bunny took the stage at Sunday’s Super Bowl, delivering a spectacular halftime performance with special guests including Lady Gaga, Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin, Jessica Alba, Karol G, and Cardi B. The Seattle Seahawks won the game against the New England Patriots with a final score of 29-13.
Levi’s Stadium in California was completely reimagined for a performance, turning the football field into a vibrant scene featuring a sugarcane plantation, domino players, a Latino wedding, and even utility poles for the performer to climb.
Bad Bunny, who has publicly criticized Trump’s ICE agency, displayed a football with the message ‘Together, we are America’ while naming countries across North and South America. Following this, a message appeared on the large screen stating, ‘The only thing more powerful than hate is love.’
Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe what happened! He actually reached out and put his hand on this little boy’s head, and then gave him a Grammy! Everyone immediately thought it was Liam Conejo Ramos, that sweet five-year-old they took into ICE custody last month, and my heart just soared! But then… it turned out it was a young actor playing the part. Still amazing, but a little heartbreaking, honestly. I was SO ready to celebrate a real win for that family!
The performance was widely praised by fans as a celebration of Latin and Hispanic culture, but Donald Trump reacted negatively, calling it disrespectful to America.
He criticized the program, calling it an insult to the country, which he claims is achieving record-breaking success in areas like the stock market and retirement savings.
This Halftime Show was terrible and uninspiring, but it will likely receive positive reviews from the media simply because they are out of touch with reality.
After the show ended, Bad Bunny, a hugely popular artist with over 52 million Instagram followers, deleted everything from his social media accounts, even his profile picture.
The Daily Mail has contacted Bad Bunny’s team for a response, but they haven’t received one yet.
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