Bad Bunny has had a change of heart now that he’s been officially unveiled as the Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show performer.
The Puerto Rican artist was revealed as the above during the HT break of Sunday night’s Packers-Cowboys game. After months of speculation, fans have received confirmation on who will headline the mid-game festivities at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8.
The reception wasn’t all positive, but Jay-Z, who is in charge of the yearly event, has shared the rationale behind his decision. The Roc Nation owner said what the rapper has “done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring. We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”
Bad Bunny, who had a notable role in the ‘Happy Gilmore’ sequel this year, has also broken his silence on his selection.
“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” he said. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”
Bad Bunny Will Make An Exception
The Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show performer made some curious comments regarding ICE recently, given Donald Trump’s deportation drive. Claims that he would not be taking his current tour to the United States have returned to the forefront since the NFL’s announcement.
“There were many reasons why I didn’t show up in the U.S., and none of them were out of hate — I’ve performed there many times,” he said in an interview with i-D magazine.
“I’ve enjoyed connecting with Latinos who have been living in the U.S. But specifically, for a residency here in Puerto Rico, when we are an unincorporated territory of the U.S.”
“People from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world.”
“But there was the issue of — like, (expletive) ICE could be outside.”
Still, if he’s going to do one show in the U.S., why not the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
“I’ve been thinking about it these days, and after discussing it with my team, I think I’ll do just one date in the United States,” the 31-year-old said.
Makes sense for everyone, right?
