Super Bowl 60 in Santa Clara promises a gridiron classic between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, but for many fans, the real battle isn’t happening on the field. It’s happening on the halftime stage, where the NFL’s choice of performer has ignited a firestorm over politics, language, and the league’s increasingly “woke” trajectory.

Fans have expressed outrage over the selection of Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican rapper and record producer. The artist recently sparked controversy for remarks aimed at President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In 2025, Bad Bunny refrained from touring in the United States, citing concerns that his concerts would attract the attention of ICE agents, and plans to continue doing so, with the exception of the Super Bowl.