Fresh off delivering a show-stopping Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 9), Bad Bunny has left fans and fellow artists alike in awe over his groundbreaking performance. Taking over Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the Puerto Rican superstar commanded the stage with a riveting 13-minute set filled with global hits, heartfelt tributes and powerful messages.
The Puerto Rican pride-filled performance — which also included surprise appearances from global stars such as Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Karol G and Cardi B — is drawing praise across social media from both longtime collaborators, fans and fellow Latin music artists.
Colombian star Li Saumet of Bomba Estéreo, shared via Instagram: “Seeing Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, on one of the biggest stages in the world, singing from where we come from … it makes me think about how far we’ve come, about what seemed impossible just a few years ago. I am grateful to be part of this movement because together we are opening doors, breaking barriers, and celebrating who we are with pride, joy, representation, and the freedom to be ourselves without translation.”
Pop-country star Kacey Musgraves shared her reaction on X, saying, “Well, that made me feel more proudly American than anything Kid Rock has ever done.” Rapper Doechii simply wrote on the platform, “Bad Bunny WOW! F–king, WOW. History.”
Another country star also chimed in on social media. Zach Bryan shared a video on his Instagram Stories showing someone who appeared to be watching Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show on their phone, and holding a hand up to block the TV screen showing the Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny. “What kid rock actually thinks is happening across America,” he captioned the clip.
Ricky Martin wrote on Instagram, “I need several hours to process the tsunami of emotions I’m feeling,” alongside a picture of himself with Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga, both of whom performed alongside the Puerto Rican superstar.
Meanwhile, Puerto Rican rapper Residente, who has been somewhat of a mentor to Bad Bunny, wrote, “Orgulloso de ti x100pre” — meaning “proud of you always,” referencing Bunny’s first album X100pre — alongside a video in an Instagram carousel full of photos of the two hugging and spending time together.
Other Puerto Rican stars also shared their excitement and pride. Jay Wheeler wrote on Instagram, “¡Felicidades Benito! ¡Qué orgullo! ¡Como dice Puerto Rico!” (“Congratulations, Benito! We’re so proud of you! As they say in Puerto Rico!”) Meanwhile, Rauw Alejandro posted on X, “PUERTO RICO” in all caps accompanied by fire emojis.
A few hours before the performance, both J. Lo and Shakira — who had invited Bad Bunny to join their 2020 halftime show — shared heartfelt messages of support on social media. Jennifer Lopez wrote: “Bad Bunny… Sending you all the love, positivity, and the biggest hug in the world! We are all behind you tonight. I know that you are going to kill it! I am here with you the way you were there with me.”
Shakira also expressed her well-wishes. She wrote in Spanish alongside a clip of Bad Bunny performing at her Super Bowl: “Remembering our first performance together at Super Bowl 2020 and wishing you, Benito, all the best tonight.”
