From the political messages in Kendrick Lamar ’s performance to Donald Trump lobbing insults at Rihanna and Taylor Swift from Truth Social, in recent years the Super Bowl halftime show has often gotten caught up in the culture wars. But the right-wing backlash against Bad Bunny’s appearance at the 2026 Super Bowl has been especially swift and intense. Though the artist won’t take the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for another four months, he’s already been attacked by Trump administration officials, Fox News commentators, and MAGA influencers, sparking false rumors that the NFL has canceled his performance.

Here’s a guide, which we’ll keep updated, to MAGA world’s issues with the Super Bowl LX halftime performer, Bad Bunny’s response, and some basic facts abou

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