Bad Bunny took center stage at Super Bowl 60, delivering a halftime performance that was as bold as it was historic. The Puerto Rican megastar became the latest artist to step into one of the most high-profile gigs in entertainment, and he didn’t disappoint-at least not in terms of drawing a crowd.
His show pulled in an average of 128.2 million viewers, making it the fourth-most-watched halftime performance in Super Bowl history. Only Kendrick Lamar (133.5 million in 2025), Michael Jackson (133.4 million in 1993), and Usher (129.3 million in 2024) have drawn larger audiences.
But like many things in American pop culture, the moment wasn’t without controversy.
Bad Bunny’s selection as the halftime headliner sparked some backlash, prompting Turning Point USA to organize an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock. Meanwhile, the official NFL broadcast featuring Bad Bunny became a focal point for critics and fans alike-some tuning in to celebrate the moment, others looking to scrutinize it.
One of the more vocal critics was Missouri Rep. Mark Alford, who publicly stated that the performance was under investigation.
That led to a review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which ultimately found no violations. According to reports, the FCC examined the performance and determined that the songs performed-“Tití Me Preguntó,” “Monaco,” and “Safaera”-had been edited to remove explicit content that could have triggered issues under federal broadcast guidelines.
Without those edits, the lyrics might have run afoul of FCC rules prohibiting profanity and obscenity during primetime hours.
A source familiar with the matter told reporters that the FCC has no plans to pursue further action unless new evidence surfaces. For now, the case appears closed.
The FCC’s decision sparked a wave of reactions from fans across the country, many of whom took to social media to share their thoughts-some sarcastic, others celebratory. One fan quipped that “Bad Bunny’s grandmother used a curse word 20 years ago,” and joked that was probably enough for some to want him jailed. Another pointed out the irony in complaints about not understanding Bad Bunny’s lyrics, only to then accuse him of using inappropriate language-raising the question of who exactly translated the so-called offensive content.
Others took a broader view, pointing to the freedom of choice in entertainment. “The beauty of America… if you don’t like it, don’t watch.
Your TV has an off button,” one fan wrote. Another turned the tables on the investigation itself, suggesting that perhaps the congressman who called for the probe should be looked into instead.
Despite the noise, the numbers don’t lie. Bad Bunny drew an enormous audience and delivered a halftime show that’s now etched into Super Bowl history.
And as he continues to break barriers and expand his global influence, the NFL already has its eyes on the next big act. Two international superstars are reportedly in the mix to headline Super Bowl 61, with the league once again looking to blend music, culture, and spectacle on one of the world’s biggest stages.
For now, Bad Bunny’s performance stands as a testament to his reach-and to the evolving landscape of halftime entertainment, where global sounds are becoming just as central to the show as the game itself.