Benson Boone Shares His Thoughts on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and Its Potential to Attract New Fans
Benson Boone in May 2025 in Las Vegas; Bad Bunny in January 2025 in New York City.
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Benson Boone Looks Forward to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Benson Boone expressed enthusiasm for Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime performance during Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In a recent interview with Billboard, Boone described Bad Bunny as "extremely talented" and praised his musical contributions.
“I think he’s got a lot of really, really good music,” the singer added, highlighting the excitement surrounding the event despite mixed reactions from fans online. “I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews online of people being excited about it and people not being excited about it,” said Boone, who is 23.
Benson Boone in September 2025 in N.Y.C.
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Boone emphasized the significance of Bad Bunny’s performance, stating, “I think it’s cool to do something that brings in a whole new audience.” He remains optimistic about the event’s potential success.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was announced as the Super Bowl performer in September 2025. In a social media post, he reflected on the opportunity, stating, "I’ve been thinking about it these days, and after discussing it with my team, I think I’ll do just one date in the United States." He made it clear that his set would celebrate "my people, my culture, and our history."
The lead-up to the performance has not been without controversy. Following his announcement, Kristi Noem, former Homeland Security Secretary under President Trump, expressed that ICE agents would “be all over” the event. Trump’s comments also stirred up discussions when he stated he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny and criticized the choice of performer during a call with Newsmax.
“They blame it on some promoter that they hired to pick up entertainment," he remarked, labeling the situation as "absolutely ridiculous." More recently, Trump reiterated his criticism, telling the New York Post that he is “anti” Bad Bunny, deeming the selection a "terrible choice" that "sows hatred."
Bad Bunny in March 2025 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Bad Bunny’s decision last year to forego a U.S. tour due to concerns about mass deportations and the presence of ICE agents has further fueled the conversation ahead of the Super Bowl. He clarified that his decision was not rooted in hate, stating, “There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate.”
With Super Bowl LX approaching, anticipation builds not only for Bad Bunny’s performance but also for the conversations it ignites surrounding cultural representation and music in mainstream events.
