Sunny Hostin Slams Kid Rock Over Bad Bunny Lyrics

Sunny Hostin, a cohost on The View, has strongly condemned Kid Rock's criticism of Bad Bunny's forthcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. Hostin highlighted problematic lyrics from Kid Rock's past, specifically those alluding to underage girls, contrasting them with the "All-American" label. She asserted that criticism targeting Bad Bunny for performing in Spanish is fundamentally racist, reminding viewers that Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and its residents are American citizens.

Hostin also pointed out the hypocrisy of Kid Rock's stance by referencing other non-American halftime performers like Phil Collins, Coldplay, and U2, questioning why Bad Bunny's performance would be considered un-American. The Turning Point USA event, dubbed the "All-American Halftime Show," aims to counter-program Bad Bunny's set. Meanwhile, conservative cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin described Kid Rock as an "average artist" past his prime and suggested the NFL's decision was a business move for engagement.