Best Bad Bunny halftime details you can't miss: Real wedding ceremony, political slogans, Lady Gaga and Pedro Pascal among star-studded cameos

The Super Bowl halftime show has long been one of the most watched music performances on Earth, but Super Bowl LX delivered something culturally bigger than spectacle. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny turned the global stage into a celebration of Latin identity, politics, and pop dominance, sparking both worldwide praise and controversy in equal measure. From celebrity cameos and a real wedding proposal to a powerful immigration message, the performance quickly became one of the most talked-about halftime shows in recent history.

The Puerto Rican rapper, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, arrived fresh from winning Album of the Year at the Grammys, becoming the first winner with a record sung primarily in Spanish.

The choice reflected his global dominance: he was Spotify’s most-streamed artist multiple times in the 2020s, including again in 2025.


Bad Bunny opened with “Tití Me Preguntó”, walking through a stage designed like a Puerto Rican neighbourhood. During the performance, he told viewers they were hearing “music from Puerto Rico, from the neighborhoods, from the slums.”

The show leaned heavily into Latin identity and immigrant stories, featuring songs such as Yo Perreo Sola, MONACO, NUEVAYoL, El Apagón, CAFÉ CON RON and DtMF.

The finale saw dancers carrying flags from Central and South American countries, a symbolic celebration of Hispanic identity on the NFL’s biggest stage.

Celebrity guests and viral moments

The halftime show embraced spectacle with major guest appearances and unforgettable moments.

Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin joined the performance, while actor Pedro Pascal appeared among the dancers. Celebrities including Cardi B, Jessica Alba and Karol G were also seen celebrating during the set.

One of the most viral moments came when a couple held a real wedding ceremony during the performance, after being invited by Bad Bunny himself. The moment was later confirmed as legitimate.


Another symbolic scene showed Bad Bunny handing his Grammy to a child watching TV, widely interpreted as a tribute to immigrant families, with some speculations the child actor was playing Liam Ramos, a five-year-old who was recently detained by ICE officers in Minnesota along with his father.

The Political message and ICE controversy

The performance wasn’t just musical, it was political.

Bad Bunny ended with the message: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”

He also held a football reading “Together, we are America.”

These moments were widely seen as criticism of US immigration enforcement and ICE raids targeting Spanish-speaking communities.

The show sparked debate across the political spectrum. Critics, including US President Donald Trump, called the choice controversial, while NFL commissioner Roger Goodell defended the decision, calling Bad Bunny “one of the greatest artists in the world.”

An alternative halftime event led by Kid Rock was even promoted by some right-wing commentators, underscoring the cultural divide surrounding the show.

The broadcast aired worldwide via major sports networks and streaming platforms.