Bad Bunny Sparks Controversy During Super Bowl Halftime

Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show in February 2026, performing Spanish-language songs with explicit lyrics and Latin American imagery, and featuring cameo appearances by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Cardi B, and Karol G. The performance drew praise as a historic mainstreaming of Latin culture from outlets like Time and the Chicago Tribune, while critics accused broadcasters of inconsistent content standards and raised moderation concerns.