Global music sensation Bad Bunny has released a powerful new video teaser for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance, directly responding to the political backlash that followed his historic booking. The trailer, set to his 2025 single "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" ("Unforgettable Dance"), culminates with the defiant caption: "The world will dance."
A Historic Performance Amidst Controversy
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist, born Benito Antonio Martínez, is set to headline the prestigious show on 8 February 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His selection marks a watershed moment, as he will become the first solo male Latin artist to ever headline the Super Bowl halftime show. It is widely anticipated that his entire set will be performed in Spanish, another first for the event.
The announcement last year was met with immediate criticism from MAGA-aligned figures, most notably former President Donald Trump. In October, Trump told Newsmax he had "never heard" of the star, dismissively referring to him as "the Bad Bunny rabbit or whatever his name is." He further criticised the artist's views on immigration enforcement and alleged accusations of racism.
Visual Riposte: Dancing Towards Unity
Bad Bunny's newly released trailer appears to be a direct visual counter to that political friction. The video features the artist dancing joyfully alongside a diverse array of people from myriad backgrounds. This imagery has been widely interpreted by fans and commentators as a deliberate statement of inclusivity and global connection, rising above the partisan fray.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had previously defended the choice, stating the booking was "carefully thought through." He expressed confidence that Bad Bunny understands the platform and would deliver "a united moment," highlighting his status as "one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world."
Fans Predict Unprecedented Audience
The response to the teaser on social media has been fervent, with supporters predicting the performance will shatter viewing records. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) declared, "People in the world who have never seen the Super Bowl... are going to see it because of Bad Bunny. The most-viewed halftime show of all time."
Similar sentiments flooded Instagram, with comments like "THIS WILL BE THE BEST AND MOST VIEWED HALFTIME SHOW OF ALL TIME" and the playful observation, "Can’t believe there’s a football game at Bad Bunny’s concert."
Bad Bunny himself framed the performance as a collective triumph during a Saturday Night Live monologue. He told the audience in Spanish it was for "all Latinos and Latinas across the world," and all those who worked to open doors, calling it "an achievement of everyone." He then joked in English, "If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn!"
In a curious aside for potential participants, it was revealed this week that volunteers hoping to join the on-field spectacle must meet a strict height requirement, adding a layer of logistical intrigue to the highly anticipated event.
