Fact Check: Did Bad Bunny say he has more loyal fans than Donald Trump?

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Following the huge success of Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl Halftime show on Sunday, a claim is circulating on social media that the Puerto Rican rapper said that he has more followers than President Donald Trump. The claim has sparked speculations, with many questioning whether Bad Bunny really said it. Let us fact-check it.

Claim: Bad Bunny says he has more fans than Donald Trump

Following the much-anticipated and highly viewed Super Bowl Halftime performance by Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, popularly known as Bad Bunny, on February 8, a claim is circulating on social media, attributing a remark to the Puerto Rican singer. 

The claim first surfaced on X, which came with a caption stating, “Bad Bunny speaks out: I have more loyal fans than Trump.”

The post published on February 9 has garnered more than three hundred thousand views and thousands of likes as of this writing. 

The comment section reveals that many people believe that Bad Bunny really made such a remark.

Fact Check: False, the remark originated as a parody

The claim, however, is false, as there is no evidence that Bad Bunny made such a statement.

A search on Google and on the social media handles of the rapper does not produce any appropriate results supporting the claim.

It is also not reported by any credible news media outlets, which they would have if true, especially amid the trend of Halftime performance. 

Moreover, the claim originated from an X post by Hoops Crave, a popular parody account that often posts such claims for the sake of engagement. The account’s bio even states, “Parody account not affiliated with Pop Crave.”

Historic Super Bowl Halftime and political tensions

Bad Bunny made history on Sunday as the headliner of the Super Bowl XL halftime show, a first for a Spanish-language Latin solo artist at the NFL’s biggest event.

His selection reflects not just his global appeal, but also how pop culture and politics are colliding on one of the most-watched stages in the world.

President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Bad Bunny’s selection, calling it a 'terrible choice,' and announced he skipped the Super Bowl over the lineup.

Trump sharply criticized the halftime show, calling Bad Bunny’s performance 'terrible' and 'one of the worst.' Trump said viewers 'couldn’t understand a word' and described parts of the dancing as inappropriate for younger audiences.

He also labeled the show a 'slap in the face' to the country, adding to ongoing political and cultural reactions surrounding the performance.