Carlos Santana, one of music’s biggest heritage Latin stars, has felt the need to speak out after internet trolls circulated a false story saying he was critical of the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
“I congratulate and celebrate Bad Bunny's success and his position right now with the world and with the Super Bowl. I feel total oneness with what he's doing because we are here to utilize art to complement and bring the world closer to harmony and oneness,” Santana said in a statement.
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“However, we're living in a time of fear, division, separation, superiority and inferiority. Fear is the flavor right now. Fear is what motivates ignorant people to put words in my mouth – saying that I didn't want Bad Bunny to be represented at the Super Bowl. I never said that, nor would I ever,” he added.
“Just to be clear, my heart is in total harmony with Bad Bunny, and I celebrate his success, his triumph and his phenomenal achievement. Anything other than that is coming from people’s ignorance.”
Santana’s manager, Michael Vrionis, added, “AI has accelerated the spread of misinformation, making it harder for the truth to break through the noise. Don’t rely on random or unverified posts – even well-meaning outlets can get misled. The best way to stay informed is to check the source: www.santana.com and Carlos’ official social media accounts.”
Trump and Others Have Criticized the NFL's Choice of Bad Bunny
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was announced as the next Super Bowl halftime performer on Sept. 28. Since the announcement, conservative leaders and others, including President Donald Trump, have criticized the choice, since the singer performs primarily in Spanish.
Bad Bunny also said in an interview that he’s not touring in the U.S. due to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) immigration crackdown. On Oct. 4, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that ICE agents would be at the Super Bowl.
Since the controversy erupted, other performers, including Jennifer Lopez, have come to Bad Bunny’s defense.
Jennifer Lopez and Others Have Defended Bad Bunny
During an Oct. 9 appearance on CBS Mornings, the 2020 Super BowlHalftime Show performer was asked how she felt about backlash against the Puerto Rican star since he was announced as the next Super Bowl halftime headliner.
“Music and art transcends language. It doesn’t matter. He’s done that probably more than anybody of any generation,” Lopez said. “The Super Bowl is great because it introduces you to people that don’t know you. I’m sure there was people that didn’t know me or Shakira or weren’t fans of ours.”
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