Bad Bunny's Super Bowl 60 halftime show continues to generate discussion within the NFL community three months after the event. The performance, held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, attracted massive viewership but also ignited significant backlash across the United States. Recent reports indicate that over 2,000 complaints were lodged with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) following the game.
Regional Outrage and Complaints
The majority of complaints originated from Texas, Florida, and California. Many viewers deemed the show inappropriate for a family-oriented broadcast, while others defended it as a celebration of Latin culture on one of television's biggest platforms. Texas recorded the highest number of complaints, with 226 submissions to the FCC. Florida followed with 182, and California added 156. Objections focused on the lyrics, choreography, and themes presented during the Super Bowl 60 performance.
One complaint from Houston drew a comparison to the infamous Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake incident during Super Bowl XXXVIII. The viewer argued that the lyrics, despite being in Spanish, crossed the line for primetime television. Another complaint described the performance as “very indecent” and questioned why children had to witness it during a nationally televised NFL event.
NFL's Defense and Political Involvement
Despite the backlash, the NFL stood by its decision. Commissioner Roger Goodell defended Bad Bunny during a press conference in New Orleans in February 2026, before the Super Bowl. Goodell stated that the league anticipated criticism regardless of the performer. “He’s one of the most popular entertainers in the world,” Goodell told reporters. “I’m not sure we’ve ever selected an artist where we didn’t have some blowback or criticism.”
The controversy escalated when political figures joined the debate. Reports claimed that President Donald Trump criticized the performance online, while Republican lawmakers Andy Ogles and Randy Fine publicly called for an FCC investigation. However, the FCC ultimately cleared the show of any violations. Commissioner Anna Gomez confirmed that the broadcast version removed explicit references before airing live on Fox. The review examined songs such as "Tití Me Preguntó," "Monaco," and "Safaera."
Post-Show Success and Ongoing Discourse
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny continued to achieve success off the field. His album Debí Tirar Más Fotos climbed the charts after the game, while clips from the halftime show went viral online. Whether loved or hated, the NFL achieved its goal: people are still talking about Super Bowl 60. The performance remains a topic of debate, highlighting the intersection of entertainment, culture, and regulation in major sporting events.
