Six-time GRAMMY winner and 16-time GRAMMY nominee Bad Bunny made history at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, delivering a halftime performance that was fully in Spanish and deeply rooted in Puerto Rican culture. For many viewers, it felt less like a traditional halftime show and more like a combination of a concert, block party, tribute to the island that shaped him.
Opening with fan favorites like “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Yo Perreo Sola,” the set moved quickly through hits including “Safaera,” “Party,” “MONACO” and “El Apagón.” Classic reggaeton samples from “Gasolina” and “Pa’ Que Retozen” added a nostalgic touch that connected past and present sounds of Latin music. Even if you never listened to Bad Bunny before, you were most likely on your feet for this performance.
Throughout the show, Bad Bunny kept the focus on identity and representation. Early in the performance, he addressed the crowd in Spanish, introducing himself by his full name and sharing a message about self-belief. The statement resonated with fans who have followed his rise from Puerto Rico to global stardom.
One of the most memorable segments transformed the field into a house party, with celebrities like Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, Karol G, and Young Miko appearing as guests. In an unexpected twist, the party turned into a real wedding ceremony between two of Bad Bunny’s cousins. Benito himself served as a witness, signing the marriage certificate as Lady Gaga emerged to perform her portion of “Die With a Smile” alongside a live salsa band. The moment blended spectacle with sincerity and quickly became one of the most talked-about scenes of the night.
Later, Ricky Martin joined Bad Bunny onstage for “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii,” bringing another iconic Puerto Rican voice into the celebration. As the performance built toward its close, a screen behind the stage read, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love,” echoing a message Bad Bunny shared during his 2026 Grammys speech, where he won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
One of the sweetest moments came when he handed one of his Grammy trophies to a young boy in the crowd, symbolizing the idea that the next generation could dream just as big.
As the New York Times recently noted, “Good music crosses language and cultural barriers.” Bad Bunny’s halftime show proved exactly that: a performance grounded in Spanish, Puerto Rican pride, and global celebration, all on one of the world’s biggest stages.
