Bad Bunny Joined by Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin in Showstopping Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, February 8, 2026, delivered a vibrant and historic performance, featuring surprise appearances by Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The performance is being hailed as a significant cultural moment, marking the first time a Super Bowl halftime show was performed primarily in Spanish.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar brought a piece of his homeland to the stage, incorporating imagery of Puerto Rican farmers, domino players, and shaved ice stands into the set design. He began the 13-minute performance performing his 2022 hit “Tití Me Preguntó” while walking through faux sugar cane crops. Bad Bunny sported an all-white football jersey with the number 64 and his last name, Ocasio.
As People reports, Lady Gaga joined Bad Bunny onstage during the highly anticipated performance. Ricky Martin likewise made a special appearance, adding to the star power of the show.
Toward the end of the performance, Bad Bunny addressed the audience with a rare English phrase, shouting “God bless America!” He then proceeded to honor nations across the Americas, including Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba, the United States, and Canada, as a parade of flags marched across the stage. He concluded with a powerful declaration: “Mi Patria Puerto Rico, seguimos aquí,” which translates to “My homeland Puerto Rico, we are still here.”
The performance wasn’t just about the music; a number of celebrities also made cameos, including Cardi B, Jessica Alba, and Pedro Pascal. According to NBC Latest York, Bad Bunny’s performance is being viewed as a landmark moment for the artist, who just a decade ago worked at an Econo supermarket in Puerto Rico.
The show also comes amid scrutiny regarding Bad Bunny’s past criticism of ICE, as noted by The New York Times. The performance underscores Bad Bunny’s growing influence and his willingness to use his platform to address important issues.
