Chris Brown threw shade at Bad Bunny minutes after the Puerto Rican star headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, posting a brief jab on social media as debate swirled around the performance.
“I think it’s safe to say… they need me,” Brown wrote on his Instagram Stories, adding a winking emoji shortly after the televised spectacle concluded Sunday.
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Bad Bunny’s set – delivered entirely in Spanish – celebrated Puerto Rican culture with a medley that included “Monaco,” “Yo Perreo Sola” and “Tití Me Preguntó,” accompanied by celebrity appearances and choreography highlighting food, games and dance traditions from the island.
Surprise moments featured Lady Gaga performing her ballad “Die With a Smile” and fellow Puerto Rican star Ricky Martin joining the show.
Bad Bunny’s show garnered as much criticism as praise
While many viewers praised the performance, it also drew backlash from some critics who objected to the NFL spotlighting a Spanish-language act.
The artist has previously been outspoken on political issues, including criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement, adding to the broader debate surrounding his selection.
Brown – who has never appeared as a Super Bowl halftime headliner – did not elaborate on his comment. However, it is worth remembering that his career has periodically been overshadowed by legal troubles.
Brown’s run-ins with the law
Brown’s troubles include a 2009 felony assault conviction involving then-girlfriend Rihanna, subsequent court orders related to disputes with former partner Karrueche Tran, and more recent litigation stemming from allegations he assaulted a music producer in London.
Despite the online exchange, the halftime show itself remained one of the most widely discussed moments of the broadcast, underscoring the NFL stage’s ability to spark both celebration and controversy.
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