Megyn Kelly, Brilyn Hollyhand slam Bad Bunny's Super Bowl set over language: 'Screaming in Spanish'

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA: Not everyone was impressed by Bad Bunny's headline performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday, February 8.

Conservative commentators Brilyn Hollyhand, Megyn Kelly, and some others put the Puerto Rican artist on blast for his decision to perform almost entirely in Spanish.

Brilyn Hollyhand, Megyn Kelly criticize Bad Bunny over Spanish show

Gen Z conservative commentator and host of "What’s Up, America?" Brilyn Hollyhand lashed out at Bad Bunny's performance.

"Why is there a guy screaming in Spanish in a field on my TV screen?" he posted on X. "This same guy chants 'ICE OUT' yet sits behind a heavily guarded mansion apparently on stolen land. I don’t turn on football for political rants. I turn it on to watch football."

Hollyhand was referencing Bad Bunny's Grammy speech earlier this month, where he called for "ICE out" and received a standing ovation. 

Megyn Kelly chimed in shortly after. "Nah, I like my half-time shows in English from ppl who love America," she posted in response to praise for the performance.

Outkick founder Clay Travis added, "Would any other country in the world have their signature cultural event in a foreign language? I legit have no idea what just happened."

President Donald Trump also slammed Bad Bunny out on Truth Social, calling the show "absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!"

"It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence. Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children," Trump declared, labeling it "a slap in the face" to the country.

Many expressed frustration that they could not understand Bad Bunny's performance. Social media was inundated with complaints about the language barrier at what is traditionally viewed as a purely American event. Some conservatives leaned toward alternative programming, such as Turning Point USA's "All-American" halftime show featuring Kid Rock.

Bad Bunny's halftime performance

Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd in Spanish. "My name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and if I’m here today at Super Bowl 60, it’s because I never, ever stopped believing in myself, and you should also believe in yourself, you’re worth more than you think."

The show was staged at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and featured reggaeton and Latin trap tracks from Bad Bunny's catalog, including "Tití Me Preguntó," "Yo Perreo Sola," "Safaera," and "El Apagón."

Visuals incorporated Puerto Rican cultural elements such as jíbaros in traditional straw hats, a casita stage, domino players, and a piragua shaved-ice stand.

Dancers climbed power poles that exploded during "El Apagón," referencing the prolonged blackouts after Hurricane Maria in 2017.

Guest appearances included Lady Gaga for a salsa-infused "Die with a Smile" and Ricky Martin for "Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii."

At the end of the show, the jumbotron read, "The only thing more powerful than hate is love."

He ended with the declaration, "Puerto Rico, seguimos aquí" ("we are still here"). The performance marked the first Super Bowl halftime show delivered primarily in Spanish by a Latin artist.