"The message was made explicit at the end of the set, when Bad Bunny held up a football emblazoned with the phrase "Together we are America," framed by the flags of Latin American countries behind him. It was a simple visual, but a pointed one, underscoring a broader idea of American identity that extends well beyond borders, language, or race."
"Much had been speculated about whether Bad Bunny would make an overt political statement during the show, especially after his more pointed remarks at the Grammys, where he capped his Best Album win with "ICE out." Instead, the artist opted for something quieter and ultimately more powerful: a message rooted in unity and love in the face of hate."
People across both halves of the Americas were presented as American, challenging narrow definitions of American identity. At the Super Bowl halftime show, a football reading "Together we are America" was held up against a backdrop of Latin American flags. The visual positioned language, borders, and race as insufficient limits on belonging. Speculation about an overt political statement followed prior remarks at the Grammys where "ICE out" closed a Best Album acceptance. The halftime presentation instead delivered a quieter message centered on unity and love, countering hate with a broad and inclusive claim about who counts as American.
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