Bad Bunny took the stage at Super Bowl LX’s halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Not only did he make history last week at the Grammys by winning Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, the first Spanish-language album to win the Grammy, but he is now the first Super Bowl headliner to perform almost entirely in Spanish.
Now is as good a time as ever to make a statement, and a statement he made.
With over 135 million viewers tuning in on Sunday, making it the most-watched halftime show in history, Bad Bunny’s performance captured the hearts of millions.
Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, more popularly known as Bad Bunny, kicked off his performance with his hit song, “Tití Me Preguntó,” surrounded by a set described as a “vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture.”
Some of the highlights of his performance include the wedding, which was, in fact, real. Following the show, it was confirmed that the couple was really wed during the halftime performance.
In the middle of the performance, the bride and groom disperse, and all of a sudden, Lady Gaga appears.
She sang a salsa version of “Die With a Smile” during her cameo performance. Bad Bunny then takes her by the hand, leading her into a dance.
The next highlight comes when the camera cuts to a family watching TV when Bad Bunny comes into the frame, giving the little boy his Grammy Award from the previous week. Following that, Ricky Martin makes his appearance singing “Lo Que Le Pasó A Hawaii.”
And, of course, we can’t forget the other cameos coming from Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G, and Jessica Alba.
Bad Bunny wraps up the performance with an iconic moment, flying the flags of all the countries in North, South, and Central America. It really does make a show of love and unity, with his final message written on the football stating, “Together, We Are America.”
He had the opportunity to make history, and he took it. In a time with such a great political divide and so much hatred directed towards the Puerto Rican rapper, Bad Bunny preached unity and togetherness.
Not only was this such an impactful halftime show, but it’s one that the country needed. We need a reminder of what unity looks like, and Bad Bunny perfected that message and condensed it down into a 13-minute performance.
If you haven’t already seen Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX, I suggest you do so.
