The teams haven’t even been selected; yet, months ahead of Super Bowl LX, few are talking about which two will face off. Will it be the Eagles? Lions? Ravens? Instead, all the talk is about another breed: Bad Bunny.

Selecting Bad Bunny for the Feb. 8 Halftime Show in Levi Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) is causing some fans’ fur to fly, as this Puerto Rican intends to perform entirely in Spanish–a first in Super Bowl history.

The Super Bowl claims to have chosen Bad Bunny because of his global popularity. Some, however, fear that it is a political statement aimed at the immigration issues. Regardless, Bad Bunny is setting the stage for the millions of people tuning in to embrace the Latin culture and feel the power of Latin music.

Proud of his heritage, Bad Bunny claims his sole purpose is to expose more people to it; thus, he is unwilling to perform at the Super Bowl if it means sacrificing all that he and his music stand for. Senior Luna Londono weighs in. “I like the idea of him performing only in Spanish, because it shows pride in his culture and proves that music can connect.” She points out the positive impact it can contribute in terms of bringing awareness for Latin pride to everyone in the United States–many of whom are Latin-Americans.

However, diversity is not unique to this upcoming Halftime Show, as Senior Samantha Perez points out. “Other Hispanics and Latino artists have performed at the Super Bowl before, so it shouldn’t be an issue for Bad Bunny to do the same.”

In fact, the Super Bowl has featured a host of Latin artists in the past: Gloria Estefan (1992, 1995, 1999), Christina Aguilera and Enrique Iglesias (2000), Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas (2011), and Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin (2020). Yes, the 2026 event will be Bad Bunny’s second time at the Super Bowl.  However, it will be his first solo performance, and the Super Bowl’s first all-Spanish Halftime Show.

Still, there are undeniable political undertones accompanying Bad Bunny’s performance. As it states on usatoday.com, “It’s about the fact that Trump has emboldened people to complain when someone speaks Spanish in a public place.” But, Bad Bunny insists it is more about uncompromisingly wanting to embrace this moment for the Latin community and ensure that their voice is being heard. Senior Sicily Reyes-Medrano agrees. “He’s supporting the people that are being targeted. And, by doing the performance in Spanish, he’s showing support to fellow Hispanics and protesting the violence that’s happening.”  

Despite being fans or not–or even one’s side on the political issues–it goes to show the importance of an artist staying true to his art.  Bad Bunny said it best himself. On palomagazine.com, the Latin rapper responded with this:  “I will continue to sing my songs in Spanish because I believe true music has never needed translation.”