As the countdown to Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium intensifies, reports have emerged that halftime headliner Bad Bunny is preparing a performance designed to make a defining cultural statement. According to insiders speaking to RadarOnline and other media outlets, the Puerto Rican superstar plans to use his set on February 8, 2026, to honor the LGBTQ+ community, specifically paying tribute to Puerto Rican queer icons and the history of drag as a form of political resistance.
The performance is reportedly set to feature boundary-pushing fashion choices that align with the artist’s history of challenging gender norms. Sources close to the production have suggested that Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, intends to wear a dress during a segment of the show.
One insider described the planned aesthetic as a “political thunderbolt disguised as couture,” intended to highlight resilience and artistic rebellion in the face of growing cultural polarization. “He loves controversy. He lives to push envelopes,” a stylist involved in the production reportedly told RadarOnline. “He is 100 percent going to wear a dress.”
This bold creative direction is consistent with Bad Bunny’s career-long advocacy. He has frequently used his platform to speak out against homophobia and transphobia in Puerto Rico and the broader Latin music industry.
Fans will recall his music video for “Yo Perreo Sola,” where he performed in full drag, or his 2020 appearance on The Tonight Show, where he wore a skirt and a shirt protesting the murder of a transgender woman in Puerto Rico.
These moments have cemented his status as an ally who refuses to adhere to the traditional “machismo” often associated with reggaeton and Latin trap.
The NFL, which announced Bad Bunny as the headliner in September 2025 in partnership with Roc Nation and Apple Music, has not commented on the specific creative details of the show.
However, League Commissioner Roger Goodell previously defended the selection of Bad Bunny amidst early criticism, stating the decision was “carefully thought through” and praising the artist as “one of the leading and most popular entertainers in the world.”
The reported plans have already generated a mix of support and criticism on social media, mirroring the polarized reaction to recent high-profile performances. Supporters view the potential tribute as a massive step for representation on America’s biggest stage, particularly for the Latinx LGBTQ+ community. Conversely, conservative critics have already voiced objections to the artist’s involvement, with some political figures attacking his previous comments on U.S. immigration policy and ICE.
Regardless of the external noise, sources indicate that Bad Bunny remains undeterred. “He’s not playing it safe. The NFL has no idea what’s coming,” another source from his glam team noted.
As the first solo male Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny appears poised to deliver a spectacle that is not just a musical career capstone, but a deliberate message of inclusion delivered to an audience of millions.
