Bad Bunny's Jersey: Tribute or Hurricane Echo?

During Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny's halftime performance, alongside Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, captivated audiences but also raised questions about his choice of attire. He wore a cream-colored jersey featuring the number '64' and the name 'Ocasio.'

This jersey served a dual purpose. Primarily, it was an homage to Bad Bunny's late uncle, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, who was a football player and donned the number 64. The name on the jersey directly references the performer's own full name.

However, the number '64' may also have carried a somber secondary meaning. It potentially alluded to the initial, widely disputed death toll of 64 reported by the Puerto Rican government following Hurricane Maria in September 2017.

This figure was later revised to 2,975 after a study by George Washington University, a revised count that was even then contested by then-President Donald Trump. Trump had previously faced criticism for downplaying the hurricane's impact and mismanaging the federal response.

The game itself saw the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The halftime show, announced in September, had ignited a political debate due to past criticisms by Bad Bunny of U.S. immigration policies.

Other Super Bowl LX pre-game festivities included Charlie Puth singing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile performing 'America The Beautiful,' and Coco Jones singing the Black national anthem. These performances followed a tradition of notable halftime show moments, including Rihanna's 2023 pregnancy reveal and Katy Perry's 2015 'Left Shark.'