Jay‑Z Defends Bad Bunny Amid Trump Criticism

Jay‑Z, whose Roc Nation helps program the Super Bowl halftime show, defended Bad Bunny’s selection to headline Super Bowl LX, saying “They love him. Don’t let them fool you,” and organizers have said they stand by the booking. The choice has drawn sharp criticism from President Donald Trump, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signaled ICE would be present, while right-leaning groups have planned alternate programming and petitions. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and organizers have defended the decision as carefully considered. Supporters note Bad Bunny is the first primarily Spanish-language solo artist to headline the halftime show and cite his multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys, chart records, streaming figures, and a major Puerto Rico residency as evidence of mainstream appeal. Bad Bunny’s public concerns about ICE and his decision to avoid U.S. tour dates for safety reasons have amplified political scrutiny, but Jay‑Z’s remarks suggest organizers intend to proceed with the historic February performance.