Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Draws Praise, Sparks Controversy
Santa Clara, CA - Bad Bunny delivered a highly anticipated performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium, drawing both critical acclaim and sparking online speculation. The show, described as "unapologetically American" by Vox, featured a performance rooted in place, history, politics, and joy. However, the performance also generated controversy regarding the identity of a young boy who received a Grammy from Bad Bunny during the show.
The halftime show, a major highlight of the Super Bowl, saw the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers compete in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV. Bad Bunny's performance was widely praised, with many noting its cultural significance. According to Vox, the show was designed to be understood by anyone, regardless of their Spanish-speaking ability.
However, the performance also generated discussion. Multiple news sources confirmed that the young boy who received a Grammy from Bad Bunny during the halftime show was not Liam Conejo Ramos, despite online speculation. Ramos, a five-year-old immigrant who became a symbol of immigration crackdowns after being detained with his father, was not involved in the performance, according to representatives for both Bad Bunny and the Ramos family.
The Super Bowl also featured an alternative halftime show by Kid Rock and others, as reported by NPR News. This provided a contrast to Bad Bunny's performance, which was seen as a major cultural event.
The Super Bowl also brought attention to other news. The Verge reported that YouTube Music is restricting lyrics for free users, prompting them to subscribe to Premium. This change, which appears to be a wider rollout of a test that began in September, limits free users to viewing lyrics for a small number of songs per month, with the rest blurred out.
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