​Bad Bunny Shatters Super Bowl Records: The Most-Watched Halftime Show in History Amidst Trump’s Criticism

​History was made early this morning at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Super Bowl halftime show, featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, didn’t just entertain the crowd during the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks showdown—it rewrote the record books.

​Unprecedented Numbers

​Bad Bunny has officially claimed the throne for the most-watched halftime performance of all time. Surpassing previous icons like Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Shakira, the “King of Latin Trap” pulled in a staggering 135 million live viewers.

​This feat breaks the previous record of 133.5 million held by Kendrick Lamar just last year. This global dominance follows a stellar 2025, where Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist on Spotify, trailing only Taylor Swift in total U.S. listeners. His performance also triggered massive surges in traffic across Apple Music and YouTube.

​A Cultural Statement

​The show was far more than a musical medley; it was a powerful tribute to Latin pride and immigrant rights. Accompanied by surprise guest appearances from Ricky Martin and Lady Gaga, the performance reached an emotional peak when Bad Bunny closed the set by chanting the names of every country across South, Central, and North America, while performers hoisted flags from across the continent.

​Key Milestone: The performance is being hailed as a defining moment for Latin representation in mainstream American sports.

​Political Backlash

​However, the performance’s heavy cultural and political themes didn’t sit well with everyone. Former President Donald Trump took to social media to blast the event. In a series of heated posts, he labeled the show as “the worst in history” and a “farce,” claiming it failed to represent the traditional standards of American excellence.