JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Was an Exuberant Act of Resistance.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Chow, Andrew R. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, highlighting it as a vibrant celebration of Puerto Rican culture and a subtle commentary on the island's colonial history and ongoing struggles. The performance incorporated symbolic elements such as sugar cane fields referencing Puerto Rico's colonial past and featured culturally specific music and imagery drawn from Bad Bunny's 2025 album *Debí Tirar Más Fotos*, which emphasizes Puerto Rican folk traditions and resilience. The show included appearances by prominent Latino and international artists, underscoring Puerto Rico's global cultural influence, and addressed contemporary issues like the island's frequent power outages. Despite criticism from some conservative figures, Bad Bunny's performance was widely seen as a powerful act of cultural pride and resistance on one of America's largest stages.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:191482549
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