"During Bad Bunny's pre-Super Bowl press conference Thursday, the music megastar didn't address whether his Halftime Show would touch on immigration, ICE or Donald Trump. Instead, the Puerto Rican artist emphasized that his highly anticipated performance Sunday at Levi's Stadium would be fun, easy and centered on dance what comes from the heart. The comments surprised some fans and observers who expected the artist, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio,"
"to use one of the most-watched concerts on the planet to reprise the ICE out declaration he made at the Grammy Awards last weekend or to take aim at the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies. But even without a sweeping political statement, supporters and critics alike say Bad Bunny's presence on the Super Bowl stage carries weight particularly because he will perform in Spanish. A massively entertaining Bad Bunny performance alone"
"would be enough to shape the national conversation, fans and social justice advocates say. His presence at the Super Bowl makes a strong statement on its own, said Nicole Lee, executive director of Oakland's Urban Peace Movement. Lee and others point to Bad Bunny's long track record of blending art with political activism, particularly on behalf of Latinos, immigrants and the people of his native Puerto"
Bad Bunny declined to address whether his Halftime Show would address immigration, ICE or Donald Trump, instead saying the performance would be fun, easy and centered on dance that comes from the heart. Some fans expected a reprise of his recent ICE out Grammy declaration or critique of hardline immigration policies. His presence at the Super Bowl, particularly performing in Spanish, is viewed as politically significant. Activists and observers cite his history of protest songs, political ads, and skipped U.S. tour stops over ICE fears. Supporters say an entertaining performance alone could shape the national conversation.
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