Jake Paul calls for boycott of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Jake Paul has urged fans not to tune in to Bad Bunny’s halftime performance on Sunday as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60, reports BritPanorama.
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny secured the coveted halftime slot back in September, but the reception to the appointment has been far from unanimous excitement. Paul, who recently lost his much-anticipated bout to Anthony Joshua, is not in attendance in Santa Clara as he is with his fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Making his feelings clear on social media, the social media star branded the rapper a “fake American” and claimed he would turn off the broadcast when Bad Bunny began his act. Paul stated, “Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realise you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American.”
Former President Donald Trump has also taken issue with the halftime act. He confirmed he will not be present at Levi’s Stadium this evening, stating, “I’m anti-them. I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred.” This marks a departure from last year when Trump attended the championship game and witnessed the Philadelphia Eagles secure victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bad Bunny has been outspoken in criticising immigration policies, including remarks at the recent Grammy Awards, while Green Day has similarly declined to show support for the President. In response to increasing dissent, conservative organisation Turning Point USA has organised an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock and other performers, which Trump is expected to watch from his residence in Palm Beach.
As the Super Bowl unfolds, the juxtaposition of cultural icons and political sentiments is again highlighted, revealing the breadth of opinions shaping public discourse around a hallmark event. With figures like Paul and Trump involved, it’s evident that the intersection of entertainment and ideology remains contentious, prompting fans to consider whom they choose to support both in music and in politics.
