Wednesday, October 22, 2025-A fan-led petition demanding that Bad Bunny be replaced by a country music icon for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show has gained unexpected momentum, surpassing 60,000 signatures in just a few days.
The petition, launched on a popular change.org platform, argues that the Latin trap superstar “doesn’t represent traditional American music culture” and calls for a performer like Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen, or Luke Combs to take his place. The campaign has ignited a fierce cultural debate ahead of one of the most-watched events in the world.
Social media has been sharply divided, with supporters of Bad Bunny dismissing the petition as xenophobic and outdated, while country fans insist they’re pushing for broader representation of genres rooted in American heritage.
The NFL has yet to respond publicly, but insiders say the controversy has caught the league’s attention, given its history of carefully balancing diversity, ratings, and audience appeal in halftime show selections.
Entertainment analysts say the uproar reflects deeper cultural tensions in U.S. pop culture where music, identity, and patriotism increasingly collide on global stages.
Whether or not the NFL reconsiders its lineup, the debate has already ensured that this year’s halftime show will be one of the most politically charged in recent memory. For now, Bad Bunny remains slated to perform but the petition’s numbers keep rising.
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