The NFL announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, and Danica Patrick made it clear she's not a fan of the decision.
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Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will take the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for the league's biggest night. The Puerto Rican megastar performs almost entirely in Spanish and has built one of the most loyal global fanbases in music. He also has plenty of detractors.
Patrick responded to the announcement by posting on social media. She shared another account's criticism of the choice and added her own take.
"Oh fun. No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America's highest-rated television events of the year ... not just for sports," Patrick wrote.
Her post quickly sparked debate. Some agreed with her sentiment. Others pushed back, pointing out the NFL's push for global appeal and the halftime show's history of featuring international artists.
Oh fun. 🙄
No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year… not just for sports. https://t.co/Q4Q1ZPJySC— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) September 29, 2025
Bad Bunny has been one of the biggest names in music for years. Earlier this year, he canceled several U.S. tour dates, saying he was concerned Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target fans at his shows. He said he agreed to perform at the Super Bowl "for my people, my culture, and our history."
Patrick, a former NASCAR driver, has become increasingly vocal about political and cultural issues in recent years.
Meanwhile, the NFL hasn't responded to the backlash. For the record, Bad Bunny will become the first solo Spanish-language artist to headline the halftime stage, and his performance is already generating plenty of attention months before kickoff — for better or for worse.
