NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed that Bad Bunny will not be replaced as Super Bowl halftime performer, despite criticism from Donald Trump and his supporters.
Goodell made the statement at a news conference following the annual owners meeting, addressing the controversy surrounding the Puerto Rican artist's involvement. The decision to have Bad Bunny perform at the biggest stage in football was met with backlash, including an increase in streams of his music.
Bad Bunny has been vocal about his opposition to Trump, and recently decided not to tour certain cities on his US leg due to concerns over mass deportation of Latinos. Despite this, Goodell maintains that the decision to have Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl is "carefully thought through".
"It's not easy to find an artist who doesn't get some blowback or criticism," said Goodell. "But with hundreds of millions of people watching, it's hard to do otherwise." The commissioner expressed confidence in the show being a great one, saying Bad Bunny understands the platform and will deliver a united moment for fans.
The decision has been defended as a nod to Bad Bunny's immense popularity, which is considered a major draw. "He's one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world," said Goodell. "That's what we try to achieve with this event."
With the Super Bowl taking place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in California, it remains to be seen if Trump will attend the event. The NFL has long made appearances by high-profile figures a significant part of their major sporting events, including sporting occasions.
Despite the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's involvement, there is no indication that he will not perform as scheduled. Goodell's reassurance suggests that the show will go on, and fans can expect an exciting display from one of the world's leading performers.
Goodell made the statement at a news conference following the annual owners meeting, addressing the controversy surrounding the Puerto Rican artist's involvement. The decision to have Bad Bunny perform at the biggest stage in football was met with backlash, including an increase in streams of his music.
Bad Bunny has been vocal about his opposition to Trump, and recently decided not to tour certain cities on his US leg due to concerns over mass deportation of Latinos. Despite this, Goodell maintains that the decision to have Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl is "carefully thought through".
"It's not easy to find an artist who doesn't get some blowback or criticism," said Goodell. "But with hundreds of millions of people watching, it's hard to do otherwise." The commissioner expressed confidence in the show being a great one, saying Bad Bunny understands the platform and will deliver a united moment for fans.
The decision has been defended as a nod to Bad Bunny's immense popularity, which is considered a major draw. "He's one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world," said Goodell. "That's what we try to achieve with this event."
With the Super Bowl taking place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in California, it remains to be seen if Trump will attend the event. The NFL has long made appearances by high-profile figures a significant part of their major sporting events, including sporting occasions.
Despite the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's involvement, there is no indication that he will not perform as scheduled. Goodell's reassurance suggests that the show will go on, and fans can expect an exciting display from one of the world's leading performers.
. I mean, it's clear that there's some beef between Bad Bunny and Trump's crew, but you'd think the NFL would want to avoid all that drama if possible. Still, I get what they're going for - bringing in a huge-name performer to draw in the masses is key, right? 
And let's be real, Bad Bunny is a talented dude who knows how to put on a show 
. Maybe some of the haters will surprise us and it'll all work out in the end 
. I'd love to see him bring the energy to Levi's Stadium! 
bad bunny is gonna kill it at super bowl 
his music is fire 
anyway i think it's dope that they're trying something new and different with the halftime show 
let's see how it all goes down on feb 8th 
. Can't wait to see Bad Bunny bring the heat! 
. Super Bowl halftime shows have always been a big deal, and Bad Bunny's got the stats to back it up - his music is lit 
. Times sure have changed, and it's all about the benjamins now 
. Still, I'm hyped to see Bad Bunny bring the heat to Levi's Stadium! 
. Can't they just stick with someone who's not gonna stir up drama?
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