It happened, people! Last night on February 8, 2026, the Super Bowl Performance of a lifetime finally happened, which is sure to go down in the history books not only in football history but the musical industry as well. When it was announced that Puerto Rican singer and rapper, Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was going to be the star to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, many people were originally skeptical and hesitant of the choice. Especially since Bad Bunny’s songs are mainly sung strictly in Spanish, many people wondered how his performance would be received by American audiences who do not speak the language, leaving many to believe that his performance would only entertain a small minority of people who speak Spanish.
But boy, were they wrong!
Earning a total of 135 to 142.3 million views, Bad Bunny’s performance at the halftime show drew in many viewers of all backgrounds, making it one of the most-watched halftime performances in the history of football. Compared to its “competition” halftime show, which featured Kid Rock, Bad Bunny’s performance is even more impressive, surpassing Kid Rock’s performance with 130 million views. Notice how “competition” is written in quotations, as Kid Rock’s halftime show only accumulated 5 to 6 million views. Let’s be honest, there was no competition.
Making history, Bad Bunny made waves as the first performer to perform at the Super Bowl fully in Spanish. Featuring some of his greatest hits like “Tití Me Preguntó”, “Yo Perreo Sola”, and “Safaera”, Bad Bunny combined his top songs to bring us a new and engaging performance of a lifetime! Delivering more than just the music, Bad Bunny delivered a show that felt like we were dancing at a party, a feeling we can all relate to. Spending time with our loved ones, dancing, and, of course, singing, Bad Bunny united us together by reminding us of what makes us all human: the connections we share.
