Bad Bunny will be the first Puerto Rican artist to headline Apple Music’s Super Bowl Halftime Show on Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca. The news was revealed tonight (Sept. 28) following weeks of speculation about potential stars Taylor Swift and Adele.
“What I’m feeling goes beyond myself,” said the artist, who previously made a cameo during Shakira and Jennifer Lopez’s 2020 performance. “It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown. This is for my people, my culture and our history.”
The booking is notable in that Bunny has intentionally avoided performing in the United States in fear of the events being targeted by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. His Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour begins Dec. 5 in Costa Rica and will run through a July 17-18 finale in Milan. It follows a massively successful 31-show residency in Puerto Rico, which brought an estimated $200 million-plus to the local economy.
Bunny has previously announced shows on tap on Feb. 5-7 in Santiago, although it’s unclear if they will be impacted by his Super Bowl participation.
“What Benito has done and continues to do for Puerto Rico is truly inspiring,” said Roc Nation founder Jay-Z, whose company has selected the halftime show performer since 2019. “We are honored to have him on the world’s biggest stage.”
Kendrick Lamar headlined the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Past performers include Rihanna, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, the Weeknd, Usher and Lady Gaga.
