""I think I'll do just one date in the United States," Bad Bunny said Sunday on X. Driving the news: MAGA influencers and conservative social media accounts widely denounced the NFL's decision. One viral post labeled the pop star "a demonic Marxist who was been granted the largest stage with the greatest audience in the middle of a Christian revival." Conservative commentator Greg Price similarly slammed Bad Bunny."
""The NFL chose Bad Bunny to perform the Super Bowl halftime show despite the fact that he recently said he wouldn't perform in the continental United States again because ICE is deporting illegal aliens," he wrote on X. Robby Starbuck, a conservative filmmaker, asked his followers on X: "Does this guy really scream American football to anyone? Be for real with me. No one thinks he does. This isn't about music, it's about putting a guy on stage who hates Trump and MAGA.""
"Worthy of your time: Super Bowl halftime performers are selected by the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation, an entertainment group founded by Jay Z. The big picture: Bad Bunny has become one of the most popular musical stars on earth. He was the third-most streamed artist globally last year on Spotify, and was the only Latino to crack a top five spot on Spotify's list. His 2022 album "Un Verano Sin Ti" is the most-streamed album on Spotify of all-time."
Bad Bunny announced he would perform one U.S. date and the NFL selected him for the Super Bowl halftime show. MAGA influencers and conservative social accounts widely denounced the decision, labeling him a "demonic Marxist" and criticizing his past comments about ICE and deportations. Critics questioned whether he fits an American football audience and framed the choice as political. California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked conservative reactions. The NFL did not comment on complaints. Past halftime shows have also drawn political readings. Bad Bunny ranks among the most-streamed global artists and his 2022 album is Spotify's most-streamed album ever.
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