Why couldn't Bad Bunny perform at the 2026 Grammys initially?

Bad Bunny had a Super Bowl contract that contractually obligated him to only perform at the Super Bowl, preventing him from performing at the Grammys.

Did Bad Bunny perform at the 2026 Grammys?

Yes, Bad Bunny performed a few lines of his song "DtMF" with host Trevor Noah, who brought out a salsa band to accompany them.

What did Bad Bunny say in his acceptance speech?

Bad Bunny called out the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's violent raids and stated, "We're not savage. We're not animals. We're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."

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Bad Bunny Breaks Grammy Rules for Surprise Performance

2 Feb

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Summary

Bad Bunny performed at the 2026 Grammys despite a Super Bowl contract.
Host Trevor Noah persuaded the artist to sing a few lines impromptu.
Bad Bunny previously won an award and spoke out against ICE raids.

Bad Bunny Breaks Grammy Rules for Surprise Performance

At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny defied contractual limitations tied to his Super Bowl performance, engaging in an impromptu musical interlude. Host Trevor Noah successfully encouraged the artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, to sing a few lines from his song "DtMF." This moment occurred after an initial refusal, with Noah eventually bringing out a salsa band to join their brief jam session.

Bad Bunny, a nominee in six categories, had already secured an award for Best Música Urbana Album. During his acceptance speech for this award, he powerfully addressed the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, stating, "We're not savage. We're not animals. We're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."