Bad Bunny’s halftime show featured celebrity appearances, musical tributes and subtle cultural references
Bad Bunny delivered his Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday with a performance that blended music, fashion and cultural references, while incorporating a series of celebrity cameos and visual nods that rewarded close attention.
The most prominent cameos came midway through the performance when Lady Gaga appeared in a sky blue dress to perform a Spanish rendition of her hit, “Die With A Smile” and Ricky Martin performed “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii”.
Bad Bunny also included a musical homage to Daddy Yankee by incorporating elements of “Gasolina” into the show. While Daddy Yankee did not appear on stage, the reference was widely interpreted as a tribute to the song’s influence on reggaeton and Puerto Rican music more broadly.
RaiNao joined Bad Bunny during the performance to sing “PERFuMITO NUEVO”, a track from his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. Her appearance highlighted Bad Bunny’s continued support for emerging voices within the Puerto Rican music scene and reflected the collaborative nature of his recent work.
Not all of the recognisable faces during the halftime show were musicians. Early in the performance, Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Martínez Ocasio, was surrounded by a large group of dancers. Among them were Alix Earle, Pedro Pascale, Jessica Alba, Karol G and Cardi B, all of whom were spotted dancing as part of the crowd sequence.
Beyond the guest appearances, the show included visual details and styling choices that prompted discussion, including Bad Bunny’s monochrome outfit and the debut colourway of his Adidas sneaker collaboration. Together, the cameos and references added additional layers to a performance that balanced spectacle with personal and cultural touchpoints.
