Fact Check: Did Bad Bunny wear a bulletproof vest during Super Bowl LX halftime show?
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, February 8, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, where he delivered a groundbreaking 13-minute performance celebrating Puerto Rican culture.
Following the event, a rumor circulated online claiming that Bad Bunny wore a bulletproof vest during the Super Bowl LX halftime show. But is there any truth to this? Let’s find out below.
Claim: Bad Bunny wore bulletproof vest during Super Bowl haltime
In February 2026, several social media users claimed that the Puerto Rican artist wore a bulletproof vest while performing during the halftime show at Super Bowl LX.
A YouTube video stated, “Fans are convinced Bad Bunny was wearing a bulletproof vest at the halftime because of the backlash he's facing. Viewers are now saying he tried to disguise it as a football style outfit during the show so no one would notice.”
“That worry exploded online after he used his Grammy speech to loudly call ICE out, a striking protest that made him a target in political corners,” the video added.
Meanwhile, similar claims spread across other social media platforms, such as Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok.
An Instagram user posted, “Okay but why are half of X and TikTok convinced Bad Bunny slipped on a bulletproof vest during his Super Bowl LX halftime show?”
Fact check: False, no credible evidence to back the claim
The claims circulating online are false, as there is no credible evidence that Bad Bunny wore a bulletproof vest during the Super Bowl LX halftime show.
The rumor appears to have originated from social media speculation about the structured, bulky appearance of Bad Bunny’s outfits, particularly the off-white football jersey with shoulder pads and internal shaping that created a dramatic, sports-inspired silhouette.
Moreover, fans online expressed concern about potential threats due to backlash against the singer headlining as the first artist to perform primarily in Spanish, drawing criticism from some individuals.
Furthermore, there has been no official confirmation from Bad Bunny, his team, the NFL, Apple Music, or event security indicating that he wore body armor during the performance. Although some viral posts and videos continue to promote the narrative, credible reporting confirms it is unfounded.
Bad Bunny’s performance primarily focused on cultural celebration, not personal security measures.
If any new evidence emerges, this assessment could change, but as of now, the claim has been rated false.
