"The moment occurred during the Puerto Rican superstar's performance at Levi's Stadium, in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, when Bad Bunny gave what appeared to be a replica Grammy to a child. Even before the performance was over, many people on social media were speculating that the boy was Liam Conejo Ramos, who last month was taken by officials in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, to a detention center in Texas."
"The boy in Bad Bunny's performance was a child actor named Lincoln Fox Ramadan, who posted about his experience on social media shortly after the performance. Some viewers wondered whether the child was meant to be a young version of Bad Bunny himself. One of the people with knowledge of the performance said the interaction was intended as a general moment of optimism aimed at young viewers."
"Ever since the NFL announced Bad Bunny as the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show in September, the decision has been a political flash point. Bad Bunny, who is now the first artist to perform the halftime show predominantly in Spanish, has long been outspoken against President Donald Trump and his administration's immigration policies. A week before his halftime performance, Bad Bunny declared 'ICE out' on the Grammys"
Bad Bunny handed a child what appeared to be a replica Grammy during his Super Bowl halftime performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The child was identified as actor Lincoln Fox Ramadan, who posted about his experience on social media shortly after the performance. Social media speculation had suggested the boy was Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old who was recently detained in Minnesota and sent to a Texas detention center, fueling debate over immigration enforcement. Images of Liam wearing a Spider-Man backpack intensified public emotion. The halftime interaction was presented as a general message of optimism for young viewers; Bad Bunny said 'Always believe in yourself.' Bad Bunny has been outspoken on immigration and previously said 'ICE out' at the Grammys.
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