LAS VEGAS, Feb. 8, 2026 — Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just a performance; it was a cultural moment, briefly overshadowing even the Seattle Seahawks-New England Patriots game and, unexpectedly, causing a surge in reports of outages on X, formerly Twitter.
A Star-Studded Spectacle and a Social Media Glitch
The reggaeton superstar’s show featured surprise appearances and a nod to music history, all while social media users struggled with connectivity.
- Bad Bunny captivated audiences with a high-energy halftime performance on Feb. 8.
- The show included appearances from Daddy Yankee, Lady Gaga, and Ricky Martin.
- X, formerly Twitter, experienced a significant spike in outage reports during the performance.
- Fans on X celebrated the show’s Latin American representation.
Bad Bunny, known for pushing boundaries, delivered a show that resonated with fans and sparked conversation. The performance, which took place during Super Bowl 60, featured a medley of his hits, including “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” and “Monaco.” But the real buzz came from the surprise guests he brought on stage.
The artist paid homage to a pioneer of the genre, featuring a snippet of Daddy Yankee’s 2004 hit “Gasolina.” He then brought out Lady Gaga for a salsa-infused rendition of “Die with a Smile,” her Grammy-winning collaboration with Bruno Mars. Adding to the excitement, Ricky Martin made a surprise appearance to perform “LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii” from Bad Bunny’s latest album, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.”
Social Media Briefly Stumbled
As the Seattle Seahawks-New England Patriots game entered halftime around 8:15 p.m. ET, and just before Bad Bunny took the stage in his NFL jersey-inspired ivory outfit, Downdetector began tracking a significant increase in outage reports from X users. The majority of complaints centered around issues with the mobile app, according to Downdetector.
Despite the technical difficulties, fans took to X to share their excitement. One user applauded “all the Latin American countries being mentioned by Bad Bunny,” while another account dedicated to actor Pedro Pascal shared a photo of his cameo appearance in the onstage casita, garnering tens of thousands of reactions.
Critics also praised the show, noting its powerful messages and the platform it provided for a diverse group of artists. The performance underscored Bad Bunny’s status as a global icon and a force in contemporary music.
