"Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Half Time show was a landmark celebration of Latin American culture of the past, present and future. The 31-year-old musician, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, made history before he'd even stepped out onto the Super Bowl pitch. In simply signing up as the Half Time performer, he became the first Latin American artist to headline a Super Bowl Half Time show, and he did so almost exclusively in Spanish."
"Add to that historic feat a surprise guest performance from Lady Gaga, an appearance from Latin music trailblazer Ricky Martin, an abundance of Puerto Rican pride and an actual, real-life wedding, and Bad Bunny managed to craft a Super Bowl Half Time performance for the ages. Considering previous performers have included Rihanna, Shakira, Madonna and Beyoncé, that's no easy task."
"President Donald Trump had stated that he would skip the Half Time show, dubbing Bad Bunny a "terrible" choice (reader, he did not skip the Half Time show). The Charlie Kirk-founded Turning Point USA pledged to host an alternative, "All American" Half Time performance, featuring the, erm, pride of America, Kid Rock. In October, after Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner, Kristi Noem, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, said that ICE agents would be "all over" the show."
Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime show celebrated Latin American culture across past, present and future while centering Puerto Rican identity. The 31-year-old Benito Antonio MartÃnez Ocasio made history as the first Latin American headliner and performed almost exclusively in Spanish. The production included surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, a real-life wedding, and striking visuals like his pink La Casita. The performance met Republican backlash focused on his heritage, including criticism from President Donald Trump and threats of alternative shows from Turning Point USA and comments from Kristi Noem about ICE. Bad Bunny responded with an inclusive, All American spectacle that emphasized art over outrage.
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