Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Super Bowl halftime show has long evolved beyond football’s intermission into one of the year’s most anticipated cultural performances. In the 2026 showcase, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage with a mix of bravado, style, and genre-bending sound that reminded the world why he’s among this generation’s most dynamic performers.
From the first beat dropped to the final note, this was more than a musical set, it was a statement about identity, global influence, and storytelling through rhythm.
A Blend of Tradition and Innovation
Bad Bunny’s performance did not play it safe. Rather than opting for a classic pop-centric set, he leaned into reggaetón, Latin trap, and eclectic sonic textures that have defined his career. Songs like “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Moscow Mule” electrified the crowd, while transitions between tracks showed an understanding of pacing rarely seen at halftime shows.
His choreography spoke as loudly as his vocals: seamless shifts between solo moments and ensemble movements, each backed by visuals that pulled from both contemporary aesthetics and cultural motifs rooted in Latin music history.
Visuals That Echo Identity
The stage design and wardrobe choices went beyond spectacle. They acted as signifiers, nods to Bad Bunny’s roots and the cultural touchstones of his audience. Heavy use of vibrant colors, symbolic imagery, and playful yet purposeful fashion made every frame a talking point on social media.
It wasn’t just about looking good; it was about being seen and felt.
Crowd and Energy
From kickoff to finale, the audience reaction was electric. Fans in the stadium and viewers at home fed off the infectious energy, creating a feedback loop that transformed a televised show into a collective experience.
Moments of spontaneous applause, synchronized chanting, and live reactions reminded us that music still holds the power to unite even the most polarized audiences — at least for a few unforgettable minutes.
What This Means for Pop Culture
Bad Bunny’s performance signals a continued shift in mainstream music: a recognition that non-English tracks and diverse musical heritages can dominate the biggest global stages. It’s not just about representation anymore — it’s about prominence.
His halftime show wasn’t a concession to pop norms. It was a bold declaration that global music doesn’t need translation to resonate.
English Translation of the Half Time Show
0:01 The National Football League welcomes Apple
0:04 Music Super Bowl 60.
0:15 How great it is to be Latino. You can see it today.
0:37 They ask me if I have lots of girlfriends.
0:41 Lots of girlfriends. I’ve got one today, another tomorrow.
0:46 They ask if I have many girlfriends.
0:48 Many girlfriends. Today one, tomorrow another.
0:52 I’m taking them all to VIP, VIP.
0:55 Say hi to Titi, let’s take a selfie.
0:59 Smile, the ones I already took to VIP, VIP.
1:04 Say hi to Di. Let’s take a selfie.
1:11 Laugh, the ones who forgot about me.
1:13 I really like Gabriela, Patricia, Nicole, Sofía.
1:17 My first girlfriend in kindergarten was María,
1:20 and my first love was Batalío.
1:22 I’ve got a Colombian who writes me every day,
1:24 and a Mexican I didn’t even know about.
1:26 Another one in Santurce who still loves me,
1:28 and the girls from PR, they’re all mine.
1:30 A Dominican who plays “bombón y uva,” sweet like candy.
1:34 The one from Barcelona comes by and says they’ll charge you.
1:37 Fine, let them play with my heart.
1:40 I’d like to move with you to a mansion.
1:42 The day I get married I’ll send you the invitation, kid.
1:44 Drop it.
1:47 Before you ignored me,
1:50 now I ignore you.
1:52 Before you didn’t want me,
1:54 now I don’t want you.
1:57 Before you ignored me,
1:59 women all over the world.
2:02 Before you didn’t want me.
2:06 Relax, I’m by myself.
2:09 Move, move, move.
2:12 I dance alone. Alone.
2:14 Okay.
2:18 My girl is wild and I want you to hide it for me.
2:21 Grab it hard, it drives her crazy.
2:24 Jump.
2:26 If you don’t want it, don’t call me.
2:30 It’s so you’ll love me.
2:34 If your boyfriend won’t step up, that’s on him.
2:38 In the perreo she doesn’t stop.
2:39 She gets beautiful.
2:42 She calls me if she needs me.
2:45 For now she’s single and she dances.
2:50 Welcome to the biggest party in the world.
2:54 I met my freak. She knows there’s heat here.
2:58 She wants me to turn it up.
3:01 She’s ready for it.
3:06 I’ll take you so you can see how we dance.
3:08 Bring your friend.
3:12 If you like the idea, tell her tonight we rule.
3:15 How great it is.
3:19 Nobody’s getting married here,
3:22 but you’ll want more.
3:37 Take advantage, I’m single.
3:46 Gasoline.
3:48 Give me more gasoline.
3:54 You’re listening to music from Puerto Rico,
3:57 from the neighborhoods, the projects.
3:59 She’s on her way.
4:01 She never arrives alone.
4:03 She never arrives alone.
4:05 All the bad ones are here tonight.
4:08 Perreo, baby.
4:12 Down low, baby.
4:14 Don’t stop, baby.
4:19 In the club, baby.
4:22 Perreo, baby. Latinos, baby.
4:35 Good afternoon, California.
4:40 My name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio,
4:44 and if I’m here today at Super Bowl 60,
4:48 it’s because I never, never stopped believing in myself.
4:55 You should believe in yourself too.
4:57 You’re worth more than you think. Trust me.
5:09 By the power vested in me,
5:11 I pronounce you husband and wife.
5:15 You may kiss the bride.
5:25 Lost in the words…
5:30 I don’t even want to do this anymore.
5:34 You know what you mean to me and I love you.
5:41 I’m fighting for wherever you go.
5:49 No promises.
5:53 So I love you every night like it’s the last night.
5:56 Like it’s the last night.
6:00 If the world were ending, I’d want to be next to you.
6:09 The party was over and our time on earth was true.
6:18 I want to hold you just for a while
6:23 and die with a smile.
6:40 While you’re alive, you should love as much as you can.
6:57 I can’t forget you.
7:01 I can’t erase you.
7:05 You taught me how to love, you taught me how to dance.
7:06 I had many girlfriends, but none like you.
7:12 I don’t have my sun, I live on the moon.
7:15 If you think about it, I dive in headfirst.
7:18 My girl drives me crazy.
7:22 My girl drives me crazy.
7:28 Dance, dance, dance without fear.
7:32 Love without fear.
7:38 New York.
7:51 Okay.
7:58 If you want to have fun,
8:03 talking and flirting,
8:07 you just have to live.
8:09 Where to?
8:11 A summer in New York.
8:13 New York.
8:15 If you want to have fun…
8:21 What is this?
8:25 San Francisco, enjoy it, this is just a moment.
8:31 July 4th with my drunk cousin in the Bronx.
8:38 At night there’s Willie Colón, they call me “the bad one.”
8:41 Why do the years pass and I keep hitting hard?
8:44 Selling records like fine art.
8:50 I’ve got the championship, no one takes it from me.
9:08 Rico…
9:17 putting it on.
9:21 B.
9:36 They want to take my river
9:39 and my beach too.
9:43 They want my neighborhood and for grandma to leave.
9:48 Don’t drop the flag, don’t forget where you’re from.
9:53 I don’t want them to do to you what they did before.
10:11 With much love to all of you.
10:25 Puerto Rico is doing great.
10:28 From Carolina comes reggaetón.
10:30 It calls you.
10:35 They want to jump on the line to Rincón.
10:38 A kiss to grandma on the balcony.
10:44 This is the land of Maelo and Calderón, champions first.
10:52 Another hit.
10:55 Let’s go light one up before the pipe hits.
10:57 Puerto Rico is on fire.
11:01 I’m killing it. Puerto Rico is on fire.
11:06 I’m staying in Palomino.
11:09 Shoutout to my neighbors.
11:13 The heat here is different.
11:16 The sun hits different.
11:19 The capital of PR.
11:23 Now everyone wants to be Latino,
11:25 but they lack seasoning, drums, and reggaetón.
11:29 Careful, my crew is huge.
11:32 They lack seasoning, drums, and reggaetón.
11:35 Careful, my crew is huge.
11:38 Welcome to the heat.
11:46 Morning coffee, afternoon heat.
11:51 We’re already in the streets, get out of your boat.
11:58 We’re in your head in the morning.
12:09 God bless America:
12:11 Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay,
12:16 Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil,
12:18 Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Panama,
12:21 Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras,
12:24 El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba,
12:27 Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Antilles,
12:30 United States, Canada,
12:34 my homeland, Puerto Rico.
12:36 We’re still here.
12:39 Now yes.
12:48 Kisses and hugs.
13:00 Thank you very much.
Dr Bob, Brain Mechanic 