J.Lo Defends Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Slot, Calls Him a "Top Artist"

In the lead-up to the 2025 Super Bowl, Jennifer Lopez has come out in fierce defense of Bad Bunny's halftime show performance. During a recent appearance on the TODAY show, Lopez waved off any controversy surrounding the Puerto Rican star's inclusion, stating, "But why? I just don't understand." She went on to celebrate Bad Bunny's global reach and musical talent, noting that his work "transcends language."

Lopez's passionate support for Bad Bunny didn't go unnoticed. Her remarks quickly went viral, once again placing the multi-talented entertainer at the center of a pop culture frenzy. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny himself directly confronted his critics during his hosting gig on Saturday Night Live. Delivering his monologue in both English and Spanish, he thanked Latinos in the U.S. for "opening doors" and declared his Super Bowl performance a "win for all of us."