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Bad Bunny will be the first solo Spanish-language artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
Local Latino leaders see the performance as a major moment for cultural visibility and validation.
The performance is set for Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
The announcement holds special significance for Florida's large Puerto Rican population.
Bad Bunny is taking over the biggest stage in American sports.
The Puerto Rican megastar — born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — has been announced as the Super Bowl LIX halftime headliner, set for Feb. 9, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Grammy-winning artist will be the first Spanish-language performer to headline the show solo, marking a milestone moment for Latin m