J.Lo Supports Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Bid

Jennifer Lopez recently took to social media to show her support for fellow Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as he prepared for his Super Bowl performance. On Sunday, February 9, 2026, Lopez shared a memorable moment from their joint appearance during the Super Bowl LIV halftime show in 2020, tagging Bad Bunny, Shakira, and J Balvin. She also included the hashtag '#LatinoGangGang.'

This gesture of support comes after Lopez fiercely defended Bad Bunny in October 2025 against criticism surrounding his Super Bowl announcement. She stated that music and art transcend languages, highlighting his impact. Lopez encouraged people to give his music a chance, noting that the Super Bowl serves to introduce artists to new audiences, as it had for her and Shakira during their 2020 performance. Bad Bunny, born Benito Ocasio, previously addressed criticism on Saturday Night Live in October 2025, jokingly acknowledging the backlash for not singing in English.

Bad Bunny, born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, has a strong connection to his homeland, with his mother being a retired schoolteacher and his father a truck driver. Last Sunday, he made history by winning Album of the Year with a Spanish-language project, dedicating his award to those who leave their homeland to pursue dreams. Earlier that evening, he accepted the award for Best Música Urbana Album and used the platform to advocate against immigration enforcement, stating 'ICE Out.'