Bad Bunny has addressed critics of his enlisting as the headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
The announcement, made at the top of the week, sparked discourse aplenty, with many praising the selection and others being not as endorsing. There has even been a political weigh-in, with claims that ICE will be on-hand during the Santa Clara spectacle on Febriary 8.
While hosting Satutday Night Live, the hitmaker didn’t shy away from the debate. Instead, he tackled it head-on.
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During his open monologue, the superstar gushed:
“I am very excited to be doing the Super Bowl. And I know people all around the world will love my music.”
After proceeding to speak in Spanish about his joy to represent for his culture, he added:
“If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have 4 months to learn.”
Watch the clip:
Bad Bunny speaks about his Super Bowl performance in Spanish at end of SNL monologue:
“If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have 4 months to learn.” pic.twitter.com/bT5ujmmh3P
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 5, 2025
Check out the full SNL opening segment:
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Haven’t I seen you somewhere before?
You look familiar
You wanna dance? Yeah
I guess I just don’t recognize you with your clothes on
What are you waiting for?
-Madonna
Bottom Bunny, you have to hook me up so I can know you from inside out.
Eww