Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny made history at the Super Bowl on Sunday by becoming the first halftime show headliner to perform entirely in Spanish—and to host a wedding during the show.
The artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, performed an eight-song set from his latest album on a Puerto Rican-inspired stage at Levi’s Stadium in California.
The performance included a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga, who joined him for a reggaeton version of her duet with Bruno Mars, “Die With A Smile.” Celebrities like Cardi B, Pedro Pascal, and Ricky Martin also made cameos.
About five minutes into the show, a couple was married on stage in a real ceremony. Bad Bunny’s representative confirmed the marriage was genuine, with the rapper serving as a witness and signing the certificate.
However, the performance drew sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social during the game.
“The halftime show was absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” Trump wrote. “Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World.”
He called the show “an affront to the Greatness of America” and urged the NFL to replace its “ridiculous new Kickoff Rule.”
The show also included a subtle political statement. Bad Bunny performed his 2022 track “El Apagon” on power poles that exploded—a reference to Puerto Rico’s blackouts and failing power grid after Hurricane Maria.
The Seattle Seahawks won the game, beating the New England Patriots 29–13 to claim their second Super Bowl title.
