Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show did more than dominate headlines for its music and spectacle. It also triggered a very public disagreement between brothers Jake Paul and Logan Paul.
During the halftime broadcast, Jake Paul posted a message on X urging viewers to turn off the show. He argued that audiences give corporations power through viewership and claimed he could not support what he described as “a fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America.” He encouraged people to stop watching as a form of protest.
The comment immediately sparked backlash online, with many pointing out that Puerto Rico is a United States territory and that Puerto Ricans are American citizens by birth. Critics also argued that the halftime show was meant to celebrate culture and music, not divide audiences.
Logan Paul soon responded, making it clear that he did not share his brother’s stance. In his reply, Logan wrote that he loves his brother but disagrees with the criticism. He added that Puerto Ricans are Americans and said he was glad that talent from the island had been given such a large global stage.
The exchange quickly gained attention because it was rare to see the brothers publicly disagree on such a visible platform. Social media reactions were divided. Some praised Logan for correcting the narrative and defending Bad Bunny, while others supported Jake’s call for boycotting entertainment events they felt were too political.
Bad Bunny’s halftime performance itself had already become one of the most discussed moments of the event. The show featured high-energy choreography, cultural symbolism, and a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga, along with a widely shared segment in which a real couple was married on stage. The performance also carried messages about unity and identity, which resonated with many viewers but drew criticism from others.
The debate surrounding the show reflects a broader trend in entertainment, where major cultural events often become platforms for political or social conversations. Artists increasingly use global stages to express views on identity, immigration, and community, and audiences are responding in sharply divided ways.
The disagreement between Jake and Logan Paul became a small but telling example of that divide. Even within the same family, reactions to moments like this can be completely different.
One thing is certain. Bad Bunny’s halftime show was not just another performance. It sparked conversations about culture, citizenship, and who gets to define what it means to represent America on one of the biggest stages in the world.