Jay‑Z Defends Bad Bunny Amid Trump Criticism

Bad Bunny was selected to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, marking the first time a primarily Spanish-language solo artist will top the halftime bill. Jay‑Z and Roc Nation defended the booking, with Jay‑Z telling TMZ, 'They love him. Don't let them fool you.' The choice has drawn conservative backlash, including criticism from former President Trump and figures such as Danica Patrick, and some officials have raised immigration- and ICE-related concerns; Turning Point USA is planning an alternate "All American Halftime Show" in protest. A petition calling for country singer George Strait to replace Bad Bunny gathered over 95,000 signatures but did not change the decision. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and organizers have backed the selection, while supporters point to Bad Bunny's multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy wins, a blockbuster 2025 album and a half‑million‑plus Puerto Rico residency to argue for his mainstream appeal.