Bad Bunny delivered a groundbreaking Super Bowl Halftime Show performance on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, becoming the first headliner to perform entirely in Spanish.
A Cultural Showcase
The 14-song performance was designed as an homage to Puerto Rico, featuring elaborate sets and symbolic imagery. It began with Bunny emerging from a recreated sugarcane field while performing “Tití me preguntó,” with a scene unfolding to reveal men playing dominos. Throughout the show, Bunny surveyed the performance from atop a pink and orange house, eventually falling through it to join dancers including Cardi B, Karol G, Jessica Alba, and Pedro Pascal.
The performance included snippets of Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” performed atop a white pickup truck, and a corridor lined with string players. Surprise guests Lady Gaga, clad in a powder blue dress, and Ricky Martin joined Bunny onstage. Gaga performed “Die With a Smile” and danced with Bunny and wedding guests during a set designed to resemble a Puerto Rican wedding, complete with a real couple cutting a wedding cake.
A Symbolic Finale
Martin sang the introduction to “El apagón” (“LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii”) before a mock power outage occurred on the field. Bunny reappeared in the sugarcane field, scaling one of the electrical towers. The performance concluded with “DtMF,” where Bunny spiked a football and entered the locker room surrounded by people carrying flags from numerous countries, proclaiming “God bless America.”
Bad Bunny expressed his hope that audiences would enjoy the performance, stating, “It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be easy.” He also suggested that learning to dance was more important than learning Spanish. Both Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin expressed their enthusiasm following the show, with Gaga calling it an “absolute honor” and Martin describing feeling a “tsunami of emotions.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What songs did Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
Bad Bunny performed portions of “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo perreo sola,” “BAILE INoLVIDABLE,” “NUEVAYoL,” “Gasolina,” “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii,” “El apagón,” and “DtMF,” among others.
Who were the surprise guests during Bad Bunny’s performance?
Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin were the surprise guests during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.
Where will Bad Bunny perform next?
Bad Bunny will resume his tour in support of Debí Tirar Más Fotos on February 13 in Buenos Aires.
How might this performance influence future Super Bowl halftime shows and the representation of diverse cultures on major entertainment platforms?
