Puerto Rican music sensation Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a bold response to right-wing critics of his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show during the season premiere of ‘Saturday Night Live.’ The artist, known for blending reggaeton, rap, Latin trap, and pop, recently concluded a highly successful residency in his homeland, Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory in the Caribbean. Earlier, Bad Bunny had expressed concerns about his fans facing immigration raids under former President Donald Trump’s policies, leading him to avoid mainland U.S. tour dates. His announcement as the Super Bowl headliner sparked backlash from conservative commentators, who questioned the NFL’s decision to feature a Spanish-speaking artist who previously avoided the continental U.S. During his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Bad Bunny humorously addressed the criticism, stating, ‘I’m very happy and I think everyone is happy about it, even Fox News.’ He emphasized the significance of his performance for Latinos in the U.S., declaring in Spanish, ‘Our footprints and our contribution in this country — no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it.’ Switching back to English, he quipped, ‘If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn.’ The Super Bowl is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. The NFL’s partnership with Roc Nation, founded by Jay-Z, has influenced the selection of high-profile halftime performers, including Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Rihanna, in recent years.