Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump Politics Sep 29, 2025 5:59 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The selection of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show is about more than music.

The move signals a cultural spotlight for Latin identity at America’s most-watched television event. It also raises fresh questions about how much space there will be for his trademark symbolism and social commentary — including his past criticism of President Donald Trump — given the NFL’s history of keeping performances tightly managed.

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