Latin music Super Bowl : Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny will make history as the headline performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara California, on February 8. This announcement has electrified both sports and music fans worldwide, highlighting the global influence of Latin music and celebrating a vibrant cultural moment on the NFL’s biggest stage
Bad Bunny Makes Super Bowl History

The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced that Bad Bunny—real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—will headline the much-anticipated halftime show at Super Bowl LX. As the first Latin trap and reggaeton artist to take center stage at the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny’s selection represents a pivotal moment for Latin representation in mainstream American music
The Grammy-winning artist expressed heartfelt pride in his statement: “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,” he said, signaling a massive cultural celebration
Bad Bunny’s Remarkable 2025 Achievements
Bad Bunny’s inclusion comes at the height of a historic run. In September, he completed a record-breaking Puerto Rico residency, drawing crowds exceeding half a million fans. As a testament to his impact on Latin music, he leads all nominees at the upcoming Latin Grammys with 12 nominations—an impressive feat, surpassing previous record-holder Édgar Barrera
- Known for albums such as “Un Verano Sin Ti,” Bad Bunny has become one
- of the world’s most streamed artists and has helped popularize Spanish-language
- tracks on a global scale. His influence extends beyond music—he’s starred
- in major films like “Bullet Train,” “Caught Stealing,” and “Happy Gilmore 2,”
- and collaborated with top fashion brands, solidifying his role as a global cultural icon
Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Matters
- Jay-Z, the founder of Roc Nation and co-producer of the show, highlighted the
- importance of Bad Bunny’s role: “What Bad Bunny has done and continues
- to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the
- world’s biggest stage,” he said, emphasizing the historic, empowering moment
- this performance represents for fans of Latin music everywhere
Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will co-executive produce the halftime show alongside celebrated director Hamish Hamilton. Their involvement ensures that this halftime spectacle will blend dynamic visuals, high-energy performance, and an electrifying musical legacy for the Super Bowl’s vast audience
What to Expect at Super Bowl LX Halftime
- Following last year’s record-setting halftime show—when Kendrick Lamar and guest
- SZA attracted 133.5 million viewers, eclipsing the previous record held by
- Michael Jackson in 1993—expectations are sky-high for Bad Bunny’s performance
- Fans are eagerly awaiting which hit songs he will select and whether surprise
- guest appearances might add further excitement. Bad Bunny’s set is expected
- to feature creative choreography, dazzling visuals, and, most importantly, a
- celebration of Latin music’s power and appeal worldwide.








