what does bad bunny say about america

Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar, has made pointed comments on America, often critiquing U.S. policies toward Puerto Rico and Latin America while celebrating a broader, inclusive vision of the continent. His recent Super Bowl halftime show sparked debate, blending cultural pride with political undertones.

Super Bowl Message

During his February 2026 Super Bowl performance, Bad Bunny explicitly said "God Bless America" before naming every country in the Americas, redefining "America" to encompass North and South American cultures, languages, and peoples—not just the U.S. He emphasized unity amid immigration tensions: "We're not animals. We're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans. The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love." This joyful, resistance-filled show featured Puerto Rican heritage like weddings and boxing, positioning love as defiance.

Backlash and Defenders

Critics like Jake Paul accused him of "openly hating America," boycotting the show over Bad Bunny's ICE criticism and calling him a "fake citizen" who benefits from the U.S. but disrespects it. On Reddit, some saw his pan- American nod as "anti-American," viewing love for other nations as zero-sum subtraction from U.S. pride. Defenders countered that it challenges narrow U.S.-centrism, highlighting Puerto Rican identity after 127 years of U.S. governance—no U.S. flags at his San Juan concert.

Past Critiques

Bad Bunny has long voiced frustrations:

• In his 2025 song "Nuevayol," he mocked Trump mimicking anti-immigrant rhetoric: "This country without the Dominicans, Puerto Ricans, Venezuelans, Cubans... This is nothing."

• He called out U.S. "colonizing" Hawaii in album notes and performed "Preciosa" (Puerto Rico's anthem), labeling the U.S. a "tyrant" to cheering crowds.

• Podcasts note his "Trojan horse" style: wrapping complex ideas in fun, non-preachy pop to spotlight Puerto Rican pride over assimilation.

Multiple Perspectives

• Pro-Bad Bunny : A vibrant act of resistance, centering joy and shared Americas identity in tough political times.

• Critics : Hypocritical—reaps U.S. fame but rejects it publicly.

• Cultural View : Reinforces Puerto Rico as a distinct nation, pushing for sovereignty with ties, not dominance.

Viewpoint| Key Quote/Theme| Context
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Inclusive Unity 3| "Together, we are America"| Super Bowl, all Americas named
U.S. Loyalty Critique 1| "Fake citizen... Love America"| Jake Paul's boycott
Puerto Rican Pride 5| No U.S. flags, "tyrant" callout| San Juan concert

TL;DR : Bad Bunny promotes a loving, pan-American identity while critiquing U.S. colonialism and exclusion—love over hate, but it divides opinions.

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