Bad Bunny made history during his Apple Music Halftime Show at Super Bowl LX, which the Puerto Rican rapper’s fans are calling the “Benito Bowl,” at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8.
The six-time GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker and Spotify’s most-streamed artist delivered a medley of songs, including “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Yo Perreo Sola,” “Monaco,” “Nueva Yol,” “Baile Inolvidable,” “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawái,” “El Apagón” and more.
Lady Gaga and legendary salsa group Los Sobrinos surprised fans during his performance by singing a salsa-inspired version of “Die With A Smile,” a track that originally features Bruno Mars, while a couple got married onstage in real time. Bad Bunny then joined Lady Gaga for “Baile Inolvidable.”
Ricky Martin also appeared to perform “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawái” from Bad Bunny’s GRAMMY Award-winning album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, before delivering an electrifying rendition of “El Apagón.” He also performed “Café Con Ron,” backed by Los Pleneros de la Cresta.
The performance featured a star-studded list of celebrity appearances, including Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Cardi B, Karol G, Young Miko, Alix Earle, and many more.
Bad Bunny walked toward the camera holding a football emblazoned with “Together, we are America,” then said, “God Bless America,” and named every country in North and South America, including the United States, Canada, and his “motherland” of Puerto Rico, as a massive billboard displayed the message: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
He closed out his set with “DTMF” before joining his special guests for a massive dance party on the Levi’s Stadium field, capped off with a grand finale of fireworks overhead.
The Apple Music Halftime Show was produced by the NFL in conjunction with Apple Music, Roc Nation, and Jay-Z.
Bad Bunny shared his anticipation and excitement ahead of taking the stage for the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, opening up about performing on one of the world’s largest platforms during an interview with Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans. “I just want to be there. I’m just ready to do it. I want to feel it. I want people to watch it and enjoy it,” Bad Bunny told the outlet.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is the first artist in history to deliver a Super Bowl Halftime Show that performed a set primarily in Spanish. However, Latin music and culture have been represented on the Super Bowl stage several times through the years.
Gloria Estefan, a Cuban icon, took part in halftime performances in both 1992 and 1999. In 2000, Ecuadorian-American pop star Christina Aguilera and Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias were featured in the show. Black Eyed Peas member Taboo highlighted his Mexican-American heritage during the group’s 2011 halftime performance. Nearly a decade later, the 2020 Miami halftime show showcased Latin superstars Jennifer Lopez, who proudly embraces her Nuyorican roots, and Colombian singer Shakira, with special appearances from reggaeton stars Bad Bunny and J Balvin.
Additionally, California Gov. Gavin Newsom formally declared February 8 “Bad Bunny Day” across The Golden State ahead of his Halftime Show performance.
In addition to Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, Brandi Carlile delivered a rendition of “America the Beautiful,” Charlie Puth performed the National Anthem (“The Star-Spangled Banner”), and Coco Jones sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as part of the official Super Bowl LX pregame lineup.
Super Bowl LX took place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and featured the Seattle Seahawks facing off against the New England Patriots. The game aired on NBC and streamed on Peacock, with pregame coverage beginning at 1 p.m. EST.
