Bad Bunny Fires Back at Super Bowl Halftime Critics on SNL, Challenges Fans to Learn Spanish

Rapper Bad Bunny directly addressed the escalating controversy surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show performance during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue on October 4, 2025. The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist, confirmed as the headlining act for the February 2026 event at Levi’s Stadium, defiantly told critics they have “four months to learn” Spanish if they wish to fully understand his performance.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, expressed his excitement for the Super Bowl, framing his selection as a significant victory for Latinos and Latinas globally and emphasizing their indelible contributions to the United States. He then playfully challenged non-Spanish speakers in the audience to study the language, stating, “If you didn’t understand what I just said. You have four months to learn.”

His comments come amidst considerable backlash from various pundits and politicians who have questioned the NFL’s decision to feature the three-time Grammy winner. Critics have specifically cited his past reluctance to bring his tour to the US due to concerns about federal agents. The controversy has drawn strong reactions from political figures, including former Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski, who asserted that ICE agents would be present at the Super Bowl regardless and vowed to apprehend undocumented individuals. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also lambasted the NFL’s choice, suggesting officials involved would “not be able to sleep at night” over their decision.

Bad Bunny’s bold and unapologetic stance on SNL has further intensified the cultural and political debate surrounding what is now a highly anticipated and contentious Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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