Good Bunny, Bad Bunny: Danica Patrick Opposes Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Commenting on another account’s post about Puerto Rican rapper Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—better known as Bad Bunny—Patrick slammed the idea of him performing at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, Calif., calling it a misstep for one of America’s biggest television events.
“Oh fun,” the former race car driver wrote on X. “No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest-rated television events of the year … not just for sports.”
Danica Patrick Takes Aim at Bad Bunny Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime Show
Danica Patrick didn’t hold back in criticizing Bad Bunny ahead of the Super Bowl 2026 halftime show.
The Puerto Rican rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, had previously canceled tour dates in the U.S. over concerns that ICE agents might attend his concerts.
“But there was the issue of — like, f‑‑‑ing ICE could be outside [my concerts],” he told i-D magazine. “And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”
Patrick also shared a controversial post labeling Bad Bunny a “demonic Marxist” who was being given the Super Bowl platform. The 43-year-old former race car driver has never shied away from sharing her political views.
Bad Bunny Set for Super Bowl Halftime; Danica Patrick Criticizes Choice
Bad Bunny is confirmed to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, a decision that has drawn criticism from former race car driver Danica Patrick.
Patrick, who previously campaigned for President Donald Trump in November despite not having voted before, voiced her disapproval of the NFL’s choice on social media.
NFL executive Jon Barker defended the league’s decision, emphasizing their confidence in Bad Bunny as a performer for one of the biggest television events of the year.
Danica Patrick Criticizes Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Bad Bunny is set to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, a decision that has drawn criticism from former race car driver Danica Patrick.
Patrick, who previously campaigned for President Donald Trump in November despite not having voted before, voiced her disapproval on social media. She has also shared controversial posts calling Bad Bunny a “demonic Marxist” and questioned the NFL’s choice to give him such a prominent platform.
NFL executive Jon Barker defended the decision, praising Bad Bunny’s global influence and unique ability to connect with diverse audiences. “Bad Bunny represents the global energy and cultural vibrancy that define today’s music scene,” Barker said. “As one of the most influential and streamed artists in the world, his unique ability to bridge genres, languages, and audiences makes him an exciting and natural choice to take the Super Bowl halftime stage. We know his dynamic performances, creative vision, and deep connection with fans will deliver the kind of unforgettable experience we’ve come to expect from this iconic cultural moment.”
The NFL had been rumored to be pursuing Taylor Swift for the halftime show, but those talks did not materialize.
Speaking after the announcement, Bad Bunny said, “This is for my people, my culture, and our history.”
