As Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance came to a close, the Grammy award-winning singer shared a subtle message to fans with a message emblazoned on the football he was holding.
The Puerto Rican native made history on Sunday evening (February 8), as the first performer to sing entirely in his mother tongue Spanish for the full set - a move which divided audiences, especially as no subtitles were provided to translate what he was singing.
Yet while the language divide may have been present, there was no denying the majesty of his performance, which took viewers on a journey through a dazzling and colourful celebration of Latin American culture.
It even featured a handful of famous faces, including Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin and Pedro Pascal who all brought their own A-list charm to the proceedings.
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Yet at a time when the US seems to be more divided than ever, it was Bad Bunny’s message to audiences watching his performance that urged people to band together and show unity rather than division, as it read the words: “Together we are America.”
The message came just days after the star had slammed Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids which had been targeting communities all across America during his Grammys acceptance speech.
While accepting the award for Best Música Urbana Album, Bad Bunny said last week: "ICE out. We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens — we are humans, and we are Americans."
Following Bad Bunny’s performance, it appeared many weren’t keen to take his message of unity to heart, including President Donald Trump who publicly slammed the show altogether.
Trump, who had declined to attend in person citing distance concerns, took to Truth Social shortly after the halftime show concluded to share his thoughts - and he didn’t hold back.
"The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence," he wrote. "Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World."
Trump continued: “This 'Show' is just a 'slap in the face' to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History!
"There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven’t got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD
"And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP."
Yet despite Trump's criticism of the show, there were plenty of fans who did appreciate Bad Bunny's set, with many saying that the language barrier wasn't a problem at all, as the performance itself was infectiously addictive to watch.
"I couldn't understand a word, but I loved every minute," said one fan.
A second agreed adding: "Idk what bro is saying but ayeeeee It's Lit!!"
Someone else commented: "So proud. Thank you @sanbenito. Siempre representando con orgullo y amor. Positivismo para el mundo."
Topics: Bad Bunny, Super Bowl, NFL, Celebrity
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