US Republican congressmen have called for a formal Bad BunnySuper Bowlinvestigation following the Puerto Rican star's halftime performance at Super Bowl LX on 8 February 2026.FloridaRepresentative Randy Fine alerted the Federal Communications Commission, labelling the show 'disgusting' and illegal. Missouri's Mark Alford claimed Republicans were already investigating the lyrics, describing them as 'very disturbing.'
The performance, watched by over 128 million viewers, marked the first Super Bowl halftime show delivered almost entirely in Spanish. It included guest appearances byLady Gagaand Ricky Martin, with choreography celebrating Latin heritage. Critics focused on lyrics they deemed pornographic, though many were not sung in English.
Ogles, in a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, requested an inquiry into whether the NFL and NBC violated broadcast standards. He highlighted choreography involving 'widespread twerking' and accused the lyrics of glorifying depravities.On X, Ogles posted: 'The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was pure smut, brazenly aired on national television for every American family to witness.'
🚨The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show was pure smut, brazenly aired on national television for every American family to witness. Children were forced to endure explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his…pic.twitter.com/wcWTofhQQn
Fine argued that translating the Spanish lyrics to English would have triggered immediate fines, as profanities like thef-word are banned on live TV. He called for penalties and licence reviews against the involved parties. Alford appeared on conservative media, noting disturbing content uncovered in translations.
PresidentDonald Trumpalso criticised the show on Truth Social, calling it 'absolutely terrible' and an affront to America.
He complained that few understood the Spanish lyrics and found the dancing inappropriate for children. The backlash echoes conservative outrage over previous halftime shows, though this one drew particular ire for its cultural elements. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio MartĂnez Ocasio, has faced similar complaints about his reggaeton style before.
Bad Bunny's 13-minute set at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, featured hits from his Grammy-winning album and tributes to Puerto Rican culture, including sugar cane fields imagery. He ended by spiking a football marked 'Together We Are America' after listing Latin American nations.
Viewership peaked at128.2 millionduring the halftime, ranking it fourth-highest ever. While conservatives decried it as divisive, supporters praised its representation of Latino heritage. Democrats countered the criticism, with some accusing Republicans of cultural bias.
The NFL and NBC have not yet responded to the calls for investigation. FCC ChairmanBrendan Carrwas tagged in Fine's complaint, but no action has been announced. Online, the controversy sparked debates, with some users mocking the lawmakers' focus amid other national issues. Bad Bunny has remained silent on the backlash so far.
Source: International Business Times UK
