Benson Boone expressed his enthusiasm for Bad Bunny’s upcoming performance at the 2026 Super Bowl. The singer praised the Latin trap artist during an interview, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated event scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
In his conversation with Billboard, Boone acknowledged the mixed reactions to Bad Bunny’s selection as the headliner for this year’s Halftime Show. “I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews online of people being excited about it and people not being excited about it,” Boone remarked. “I think it’s cool to do something that brings in a whole new audience. So I’m excited to see what he does. I think he’s extremely talented and has a lot of really, really good music,” he added.
The announcement of Bad Bunny’s performance has sparked debate, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who criticized the choice in an interview with The New York Post. Trump described the decision as “absolutely ridiculous” and questioned the implications of featuring artists like Bad Bunny and the opening act, Green Day. “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible,” he stated.
Despite the backlash from some quarters, many fans and fellow celebrities have rallied in support of Bad Bunny. Jay-Z, when questioned about the criticism, defended the artist, saying, “They love him. Don’t let them fool you.” This sentiment resonates with the growing popularity of Latin music on global platforms.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also weighed in on the discussion. In comments to The Atlantic, he noted Bad Bunny’s status as “one of the most popular entertainers in the world.” Goodell further acknowledged that any artist selected for the Super Bowl is likely to face some criticism. “I would say I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism. We have hundreds of millions of people watching, but I have full confidence it’ll be a good show,” he asserted.
The Super Bowl LX promises to be a significant event, not only for football fans but also for music enthusiasts. Fans can look forward to watching the performance live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. As the date approaches, anticipation continues to build for what is expected to be a memorable show featuring one of the most influential figures in contemporary music.
