Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show Draws Record Viewership-and Political Scrutiny
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl 60 wasn’t just a spectacle-it was a record-breaker. The Puerto Rican superstar pulled in a staggering 135.4 million viewers, setting a new high-water mark for Super Bowl halftime viewership. But with that kind of spotlight comes scrutiny, and the show is now the subject of political attention and an investigation into its content.
Missouri Republican Congressman Mark Alford has publicly raised concerns about the performance, citing reports that suggest Bad Bunny may have used profanities during the live broadcast. Alford, speaking on Fox News, acknowledged he doesn’t speak Spanish fluently but claimed that "disturbing" lyrics may have been included in the setlist. He indicated that his office is looking into the matter further.
"I saw the halftime show. I was switching back and forth with the TPUSA halftime show," Alford said. "The lyrics, from what we’ve seen from Bad Bunny, are very disturbing."
Alford also mentioned plans to question NBC, the network that aired the game, if it turns out that any inappropriate language did in fact make it to air. He added that he intends to speak with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr to explore what oversight, if any, was in place during the broadcast.
Joining Alford in voicing concern is Republican Congressman Randy Fine, who argued that if the lyrics in question had been sung in English-particularly the use of the F-word-it would have triggered immediate consequences, including potential fines. Fine described the performance as “illegal” and urged the FCC to take a closer look.
Despite the outcry, the Federal Communications Commission has reportedly already reviewed the broadcast and found no violations. According to the New York Post, the agency determined that no infractions occurred, meaning the matter may already be closed from a regulatory standpoint.
Still, the episode underscores the cultural and political flashpoints that can arise when global artists like Bad Bunny take center stage at America’s biggest sporting event. His performance not only captivated a massive audience but also sparked a broader conversation about language, censorship, and the boundaries of live television.
Whether this investigation gains any further traction remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment is still making waves-on and off the field.