Kid Rock has claimed he “didn’t understand any” of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
The 55-year-old country and rap rock star – who headlined his own rival All-American Halftime Show organised by conservative group Turning Point USA – has criticised the NFL for their choice of artist for the sporting showpiece over the weekend, which featured the Grammy Award-winning rapper performing Spanish-language songs and extravagant choreography.
He told The Ingraham Angle: “I didn’t understand any of it. I saw there’s a lot of dancers and a lot of big to-do stuff.
“And, you know, he said he wanted to have a dance party; it looked like he had one.
“Not my cup of tea, but I don’t fault that kid for doing the Super Bowl, getting in front of a global audience.
“I fault the NFL for putting him in that position and Turning Point for having to come out and have an alternative for people to watch. You know, it’s just – poor kid.”
The All Summer Song singer’s comments came after US President Donald Trump heavily criticised Bad Bunny’s show on Truth Social.
He wrote: “The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!
“It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn’t represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.
“Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World. “This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day – including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! (sic)”
Bad Bunny, 31, took to the stage at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California halfway through the Seattle Seahawks’ game with the New England Patriots and performed some of his biggest hits, including Tití Me Preguntó, MONACO and BAILE INoLVIDABLE.
The artist – whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – also welcomed guest performers such as Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin onto the stage during his set, which also featured cameos from the likes of Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Karol G and Jessica Alba.
After the event, Gaga wrote on Instagram: “It was my absolute honor to be a part of Benito’s halftime show.
“Thank you Benito for inviting me and thank you to the entire cast for welcoming me onto your stage. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”