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Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture, bringing the house down with a high-energy performance that included surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
The 31-year-old superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, opened the show with ‘Tití Me Preguntó,’ walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life, including farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers.
Lady Gaga made a massive surprise appearance during Bad Bunny’s headlining performance on Sunday, performing a salsa- inflected version of her hit song ‘Die With a Smile’. Dressed in a baby blue flamenco-style gown with red heels, she also joined him for a high-energy dance to ‘Baile Inolvidable’.
The performance was a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew over 130 million viewers.
The Grammy-winning singer used the platform to celebrate his heritage, incorporating several Puerto Rican genres like reggaeton, bomba, and salsa, and even crashing through the ceiling of ‘La Casita’ (the little house) while performing ‘Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR’.
Ricky Martin also made an appearance, performing ‘LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii’ as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed ‘El Apagón.’
The stadium erupted in light as he delivered ‘CAFÉ CON RON’ and shouted, ‘God bless America!’
Bad Bunny wore an off-white football jersey with the number 64, pairing it with a matching shirt, tie and trousers combo.
The show was met with praise from fans and critics alike, although it drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump, who called it ‘absolutely terrible’ on social media.
Bad Bunny closed the show with a powerful message, saying, "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," as the stadium displayed the message on its screens.
Lady Gaga is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage, previously helming her own halftime show in 2017.
Earlier this week, she told People that she has “endless admiration for Benito,” reported Variety. When questioned about offering guidance for his upcoming performance, she noted that he requires no advice, "He knows who he is, and that’s the only thing that matters when you step onto that stage. All he has to do is be the beautiful person he already is, and the world will feel his heart.”
The two have a history of supporting each other, notably on Saturday Night Live in October 2023, where Gaga introduced Bad Bunny for his musical performances. "Nueva York! Puerto Rico y todo el corillo, Bad Bunny!” she announced in her best Spanish accent.
Real wedding during Super Bowl halftime show
During his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi's Stadium, Bad Bunny integrated a genuine wedding ceremony into his 13-minute performance. About five minutes into the set, a real-life couple exchanged vows and a kiss in a scene designed to resemble a vibrant outdoor plaza, surrounded by celebratory dancers and musicians.
This staged celebration served as a dramatic reveal for Lady Gaga and the Puerto Rican salsa band Los Sobrinos, who played on Bad Bunny's most recent album. Following the performance, a representative confirmed that the couple had actually been married during the show.
The 31-year-old superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, opened the show with ‘Tití Me Preguntó,’ walking through carefully crafted vignettes of Puerto Rican life, including farmers in traditional pava hats, domino players, and boxers.
Lady Gaga made a massive surprise appearance during Bad Bunny’s headlining performance on Sunday, performing a salsa- inflected version of her hit song ‘Die With a Smile’. Dressed in a baby blue flamenco-style gown with red heels, she also joined him for a high-energy dance to ‘Baile Inolvidable’.
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gaga performing ‘die with a smile’ at the super bowl pic.twitter.com/PvhE4vKAql
— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) February 9, 2026
LADY GAGA IS HERE @ladygaga #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/321WuxqIni
— NFL (@NFL) February 9, 2026
Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga dancing together during the #SuperBowl Halftime Show. pic.twitter.com/3Cm5Qb2Mhx
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 9, 2026
The performance was a historic moment for Latin music on America's biggest stage, following last year's record-breaking Kendrick Lamar performance that drew over 130 million viewers.
The Grammy-winning singer used the platform to celebrate his heritage, incorporating several Puerto Rican genres like reggaeton, bomba, and salsa, and even crashing through the ceiling of ‘La Casita’ (the little house) while performing ‘Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR’.
Ricky Martin also made an appearance, performing ‘LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii’ as Bad Bunny hoisted the Puerto Rican flag and performed ‘El Apagón.’
The stadium erupted in light as he delivered ‘CAFÉ CON RON’ and shouted, ‘God bless America!’
Bad Bunny wore an off-white football jersey with the number 64, pairing it with a matching shirt, tie and trousers combo.
The show was met with praise from fans and critics alike, although it drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump, who called it ‘absolutely terrible’ on social media.
Bad Bunny closed the show with a powerful message, saying, "The only thing more powerful than hate is love," as the stadium displayed the message on its screens.
Lady Gaga is no stranger to the Super Bowl stage, previously helming her own halftime show in 2017.
Earlier this week, she told People that she has “endless admiration for Benito,” reported Variety. When questioned about offering guidance for his upcoming performance, she noted that he requires no advice, "He knows who he is, and that’s the only thing that matters when you step onto that stage. All he has to do is be the beautiful person he already is, and the world will feel his heart.”
The two have a history of supporting each other, notably on Saturday Night Live in October 2023, where Gaga introduced Bad Bunny for his musical performances. "Nueva York! Puerto Rico y todo el corillo, Bad Bunny!” she announced in her best Spanish accent.
Real wedding during Super Bowl halftime show
During his Super Bowl halftime show at Levi's Stadium, Bad Bunny integrated a genuine wedding ceremony into his 13-minute performance. About five minutes into the set, a real-life couple exchanged vows and a kiss in a scene designed to resemble a vibrant outdoor plaza, surrounded by celebratory dancers and musicians.
This staged celebration served as a dramatic reveal for Lady Gaga and the Puerto Rican salsa band Los Sobrinos, who played on Bad Bunny's most recent album. Following the performance, a representative confirmed that the couple had actually been married during the show.
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