Bad Bunny slammed for sitting through 'God Bless America' at Yankees game amid Super Bowl row

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Bad Bunny’s appearance at the New York Yankees playoff game on Tuesday, October 1, added fuel to the outrage surrounding his upcoming 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The Puerto Rican rapper, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was seen sitting during the performance of "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium, and fans weren’t happy.

During the traditional seventh-inning stretch, the Yankees honored a veteran, prompting the crowd to rise for the patriotic song. However, a viral clip published by TMZ on Wednesday, October 2, showed Bad Bunny remaining seated while others stood in tribute.

Fans furious over Bad Bunny’s ‘disrespectful’ act

The video spread rapidly across X, sparking a flood of criticism.

“This is an insult!,” one user fumed. “#NFL please make this right! We want a performer who loves and respects our country and will bring folks together is that too much to ask?!!"

Another added, “Please people, boycott the NFL - make a point that is meaningful. I know it’s hard but will be worth it when they realize we mean business in saying no woke or anti -American garbage."

A third user questioned the NFL’s decision altogether, writing, “@nflcommish @NFL you are going to let this guy, not only sitting down, but talking during the national anthem, with hats on. There are tons of actual professional Latin grammy singers you can pick. You can do an entire 90s-2k set & do even better !”

Another user chimed in, “Get this fool outta here! No NFL for you He’s doing this on purpose so people hate watch him … only way to get ratings”

Another added,"@NFL this is the anti-American you want to perform at the Super Bowl? You have the same amount of respect for your fans that he has for the US"

While another said,"What a POS. We stand for the Canadian anthem at hockey games, I’d stand for Mexico’s anthem if I went to the Mexico F1 race, so it not being his country (even though PR is a territory) isn’t a valid excuse. He’s just a narcissist."

Bad Bunny unfazed despite outrage

Despite the backlash, Bad Bunny appeared relaxed throughout the Yankees’ comeback victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.

He was spotted laughing, cheering, and even catching a foul ball hit by Blue Jays first baseman Anthony Santander—a moment that also went viral among fans.

Donald Trump slams NFL over Halftime Show choice

The latest controversy follows political debate over the 31-year-old artist’s upcoming Super Bowl gig.

Former President Donald Trump criticized the NFL’s decision, calling it “crazy,” and claimed he had “never heard of” Bad Bunny.

“I don’t know why they’re doing it—it’s crazy,” Trump told Newsmax, adding that Commissioner Roger Goodell was “trying to blame it on some promoter they hired.”

Calls grow for boycott amid Halftime Show tension

Bad Bunny’s critics have argued that his open criticism of US immigration policies and refusal to perform in English make him a divisive figure for the event.

House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested country singer Lee Greenwood—famous for “God Bless the USA”—would have been a “more fitting and unifying” pick.

Still, the Grammy winner’s supporters continue to defend him, saying he represents modern America’s diversity and a global fan base.

For now, with months to go before the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny’s silence—both literal and symbolic—has only amplified the noise.

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