"Last night's halftime show wasn't just 10, 10, 10s across the board: it was downright historic. Latin rapper, singer, and Grammy-sweeper Bad Bunny opened the show by paying direct homage to field workers in Puerto Rico, and things only got cooler from there. We got sweeping, cinematic scenes of Latin culture, life and joy, including a historic performance by out gay Latin trailblazer Ricky Martin and a truly showstopping, flamenco-dancing Lady Gaga adorned in the colors of the Puerto Rican flag. If MAGA was expecting Bad Bunny to play into their hateful hands, they were quickly stymied. Instead, the singer made the most political choice possible by representing his community in its most joyful moments. And when Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga took the stage for their salsa dance break, the gay gasp could be heard all around the world."
""The streets are wondering why Lady Gaga was up there performing with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show," says writer andpast Keep It host Ira Madison III on TikTok. "That is because Benito is a little monster." Madison III goes on to explain the lore, which involves Bad Bunny attributing to his surviving 2020 to the release of Gaga's Chromatica and even wearing the merch to go vote that same year."
Bad Bunny opened the halftime show with a direct homage to field workers in Puerto Rico, setting a tone of cultural reverence and pride. The performance presented sweeping, cinematic depictions of Latin culture, life, and joy, and included Ricky Martin’s historic appearance. Lady Gaga delivered a showstopping flamenco sequence while wearing Puerto Rican flag colors. Bad Bunny prioritized joyful community representation over political provocation, and his salsa break with Gaga produced an exuberant reaction from queer audiences worldwide. Fans and commentators pointed to a mutual creative affinity between the artists, recalled Gaga's Chromatica influence on Bad Bunny in 2020, and speculated about future collaborations.
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