Controversy Erupts Over Puerto Rican Superstar Bad Bunny During Super Bowl Halftime Show
In a shocking turn of events, social media influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul took to the platform X during Bad Bunny's halftime show performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Paul's post sparked outrage among fans and critics alike, as he called out the reggaeton superstar, calling him a "fake American" who publicly hates America.
Paul's rant was aimed at Bad Bunny's participation in the halftime show, which he believed to be a benefit for big corporations, rather than a genuine expression of artistic freedom. Paul wrote: "Purposefully turning off the halftime show... Let's rally together and show big corporations they can't just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that."
It is worth noting that Paul himself has been accused of hypocrisy, as he and his brother Logan recently moved to Puerto Rico in 2021 to take advantage of the island's tax benefits program, which Bad Bunny has publicly criticized for its impact on local communities.
Paul's criticism of Bad Bunny comes after he previously criticized the artist on the "Philip DeFranco Show" in 2022, pointing out the hypocrisy of Bad Bunny's stance on the tax program while also benefiting from it himself. The comment was made in response to Bad Bunny's documentary "El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente", which highlighted the gentrification and displacement of local Puerto Ricans caused by wealthy outsiders moving to the island.
Paul has been known for his outspoken views on various issues, including immigration and law enforcement. In 2026, he sparked outrage when he wrote that people who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement should not rely on emergency services, saying "If you don't like ICE then you can't call 911 when you're in trouble". He also directed a post at Billie Eilish after she publicly condemned ICE, referring to her as "Billie Eyelash".
The incident highlights the growing divide between those who benefit from tax incentives and those who are affected by it. It also raises questions about the role of social media influencers in shaping public opinion and calling out their peers for perceived hypocrisy.
In a shocking turn of events, social media influencer and professional boxer Jake Paul took to the platform X during Bad Bunny's halftime show performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Paul's post sparked outrage among fans and critics alike, as he called out the reggaeton superstar, calling him a "fake American" who publicly hates America.
Paul's rant was aimed at Bad Bunny's participation in the halftime show, which he believed to be a benefit for big corporations, rather than a genuine expression of artistic freedom. Paul wrote: "Purposefully turning off the halftime show... Let's rally together and show big corporations they can't just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that."
It is worth noting that Paul himself has been accused of hypocrisy, as he and his brother Logan recently moved to Puerto Rico in 2021 to take advantage of the island's tax benefits program, which Bad Bunny has publicly criticized for its impact on local communities.
Paul's criticism of Bad Bunny comes after he previously criticized the artist on the "Philip DeFranco Show" in 2022, pointing out the hypocrisy of Bad Bunny's stance on the tax program while also benefiting from it himself. The comment was made in response to Bad Bunny's documentary "El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente", which highlighted the gentrification and displacement of local Puerto Ricans caused by wealthy outsiders moving to the island.
Paul has been known for his outspoken views on various issues, including immigration and law enforcement. In 2026, he sparked outrage when he wrote that people who criticize Immigration and Customs Enforcement should not rely on emergency services, saying "If you don't like ICE then you can't call 911 when you're in trouble". He also directed a post at Billie Eilish after she publicly condemned ICE, referring to her as "Billie Eyelash".
The incident highlights the growing divide between those who benefit from tax incentives and those who are affected by it. It also raises questions about the role of social media influencers in shaping public opinion and calling out their peers for perceived hypocrisy.
he's always been one to stir up drama but this takes the cake... Bad Bunny is an American citizen by law and has every right to perform at the Super Bowl, no matter what his views on taxes are 
. and let's be real, Jake's own hypocrisy is pretty rich considering he moved to PR for its tax benefits himself 
. this whole thing is a mess and I'm just over here shaking my head 
. bad bunny's a superstar and paul's just mad cuz he ain't getting the same love 
. but seriously tho, it's kinda rich coming from paul himself who moved to puerto rico like 4 years ago to take advantage of their tax program. that's straight-up hypocrisy, bro 
. paul's just trying to get attention and stir up drama online. let's not give him the time of day 
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. there are tons of artists and activists who have called out the system for what it is. paul just likes to stir the pot and get a rise outta people 
. let's focus on using our voices for good, not just to tear others down 
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He's all salty because Bad Bunny spoke out against a tax program that benefits him, and now he's calling out the artist for "publicly hating America"? 
And what's with all this drama? Can't we just have a calm conversation about the issues that matter? 
Instead of jumping on social media and airing his grievances like some kind of soap opera star. 
... I mean, if Paul really cared about the issue, wouldn't he be using his platform to spark a more nuanced conversation rather than just calling out Bad Bunny for being a "fake American"? 
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at least he's not using his platform to spread hate speech like some ppl i'm done with the whole hypocrisy thing and can't stand when people try to pass judgment on others
And can we talk about the hypocrisy? He moves to Puerto Rico in 2021 for tax benefits and then criticizes Bad Bunny for doing the same thing 
We should be focusing on real issues rather than stirring up drama and dividing people over nothing 
Paul needs to educate himself on the issues he's so quick to judge others for.
, I'm so over people like Jake Paul trying to lecture others on what's good for America... Newsflash: just because you're making bank off your dad's YouTube channel doesn't mean you have all the answers 
. And let's not forget, Paul himself is reaping the benefits of that same tax program he's so quick to criticize... it's like, if you're going to call someone out, make sure your own house is in order first 
. Anyway, I think this whole situation just highlights how messy and complicated life can get when you're trying to navigate all these different issues at once 
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