Bad Bunny is the next Super Bowl halftime performer.
The Puerto Rican rapper and singer was revealed as the upcoming halftime performer during the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers on September 28.
In a collaborative post with the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation, Bad Bunny shared a video featuring himself perched on a beachside goal post, with his hit song “Callaíta” playing in the background.
The caption read: “Super Bowl LX. Bay Area. February 2026.”
When and where is the Super Bowl LX 2026?
Both the Super Bowl LX and the halftime show will take place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Has Bad Bunny performed at the Super Bowl before?
Yes, six years after Bad Bunny appeared as a special guest alongside J Balvin during Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s co-headlined halftime show for Super Bowl LIV in 2020, Bad Bunny will headline Super Bowl LX in February 2026.
Bad Bunny’s reaction to headlining the Super Bowl
“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”
The last line translates to: “Go tell your grandma we’re going to the SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW.”
By making this statement, Bad Bunny meant that his headlining performance is not just a personal victory, but a momentous achievement for his entire culture and community, including the older generations who paved the way.
Who is Bad Bunny, and what’s his real name?
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was born on March 10, 1994, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
Why is he called ‘Bad Bunny’?
Benito adopted the stage name “Bad Bunny” after a childhood photo of him dressed in a bunny costume with an angry expression went viral online.
In a 2020 interview with E!, he explained the story behind the image, saying it shows him at six years old wearing a white bunny costume for an Easter event at school.
“I was so mad. That was Easter day in the school and the teacher picked me to dress up,” he said.
What is Bad Bunny’s most popular song? Biggest hits?
Determining Bad Bunny’s biggest hit depends on how you measure success — whether by streams, chart rankings, or cultural impact. Some of the top contenders include: “Dákiti” (with Jhay Cortez) for its massive success on streaming platforms and charts, “Me Porto Bonito” (with Chencho Corleone) for its high Spotify streams, and “Titi Me Preguntó” for its widespread popularity and chart performance from the album Un Verano Sin Ti.
What is the viral Bad Bunny song?
Bad Bunny’s song “Debi Tirar Mas Fotos” has inspired a touching viral trend on TikTok, where users share photos of their late loved ones, honoring their memories through the heartfelt lyrics.
The viral song has a short film with over 23 million views in the last 8 months.
Is Bad Bunny bilingual? Does he speak English?
Yes, Bad Bunny does speak English fluently. However, Bad Bunny performs primarily in Spanish. The global superstar told Vanity Fair in 2023 that he was committed to releasing music in Spanish. “I am never going to [sing in English] just because someone says I need to do it to reach a certain audience,” Bad Bunny said.
Why did Bad Bunny skip the U.S world tour after releasing his sixth studio album, ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’?
Bad Bunny held a residency in Puerto Rico from July 11 to Sept. 14, but surprised fans when his following world tour schedule did not include any U.S. appearances. In an interview published Sept.10, he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns were part of the reason he opted not to bring his tour here.
“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate,” he told I-D magazine.
“Specifically, for a residency here in Puerto Rico, when we are an unincorporated territory of the U.S. … people from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world.”
Adding, “But there was the issue of — like, (expletive) ICE could be outside (my concert). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
How many streams does Bad Bunny have on Spotify?
As of August 2025, Bad Bunny was the second most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify, with over 92 billion streams, making him the most-streamed male artist. He was the most-streamed artist of the year on Spotify for three consecutive years (2020-2022) and the first non-English artist to achieve this feat. His most-streamed album is “Un Verano Sin Ti,” with over 20 billion streams.
Has Bad Bunny won any Grammys?
He has won three Grammys and earned 10 nominations. He has also won 12 Latin Grammys and earned 40 nominations, including for Best Reggaeton Performance, Best Rap/Hip Hop song and Best Urban Music Album.
How much is Bad Bunny worth?
Bad Bunny’s net worth is $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2020, he was Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally with 8.3 billion streams.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Who’s Bad Bunny? Puerto Rican global star headlining Super Bowl LX halftime show
Reporting by Doris Alvarez Cea, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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