"NEW YORK -- The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. Speaking at the conclusion of the NFL's fall meeting, Goodell said the league is accustomed to getting blowback for its entertainment choices given the size and breadth of its fan base. The announcement made in September garnered worldwide attention, including an increase in streams of Bad Bunny's music."
""He's one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world," Goodell said. "That's what we try to achieve. It's an important stage for us. It's an important element to the entertainment value. It's carefully thought through." The Puerto Rican artist has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. He decided to do a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding stops in the U.S. as a form of protest."
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime performer. The league frequently receives blowback for entertainment choices because of its large and diverse fan base. The September announcement generated worldwide attention and boosted streams of Bad Bunny's music. Bad Bunny ranks among the leading global entertainers and the halftime stage is treated as an important entertainment element that is carefully planned. The artist has publicly opposed President Donald Trump and staged a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding U.S. stops as a form of protest. The Super Bowl will be held Feb. 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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