Fact Check: Did Bad Bunny vow to boycott football games after Super Bowl LX backlash?
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: After his headline-making appearance at Super Bowl LX, a rumor began circulating online claiming that Bad Bunny said he would never attend another football game. The allegation surfaced days after his halftime performance sparked mixed reactions across social media.
The claim quickly gained traction, leaving fans questioning whether the Puerto Rican rapper had actually made such a statement. Here’s what we found.
Claim: Bad Bunny says he will never attend another football game again
Shortly after Super Bowl LX, posts began appearing on platforms including Facebook and X alleging that Bad Bunny had decided to boycott future football games.
One viral post featured an image of the artist with bold overlay text reading, “BREAKING: BAD BUNNY SAYS HE WILL NEVER ATTEND ANOTHER FOOTBALL GAME AFTER SUPER BOWL LX BACKLASH.” The post amassed hundreds of thousands of views and continued circulating widely.
The claim appeared to tie his alleged statement to criticism surrounding his halftime performance, which some viewers described as polarizing.
Fact Check: No evidence supports the viral claim
There is no official statement, interview, or verified social media post in which Bad Bunny says he will never attend another football game.
The viral image appears to have originated from an X account that describes itself as a “truth slayer,” suggesting the post was created as satire. A keyword search across major news platforms does not produce any credible reporting confirming the claim. If such a declaration had been made, it likely would have been covered by multiple reputable outlets.
Additionally, a fact-check response generated by Grok, X’s AI assistant, stated that there is no credible evidence supporting the allegation and described it as a satirical meme.
Based on available evidence, the claim is false.
Super Bowl LX halftime show draws mixed reactions
The rumor gained momentum following Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. He ended the performance with a message of unity, saying, “Together we are America.”
While many praised the show’s energy and cultural representation, others criticized it, calling it divisive. The performance became part of broader online debates around culture and identity in the United States.
The halftime event also featured a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga, who joined Bad Bunny for a salsa-infused rendition of her song “Die With a Smile.”
Despite the backlash narrative circulating online, there is no evidence that Bad Bunny responded by vowing to avoid football games in the future. The viral claim appears to be nothing more than a meme amplified by social media.
