Unhealthy Bunny has made historical past by changing into the primary Tremendous Bowl halftime present headliner to carry out fully in Spanish – and to host a marriage through the efficiency.
Already a controversial decide to the principle occasion, drawing criticism from Donald Trump, the rapper breezed by way of an eight-song set largely made up of his newest album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos on the sixtieth version of the NFL’s greatest occasion.
Fireworks at Levi’s Stadium after the Seattle Seahawks defeat the New England Patriots. Pic: San Francisco Chronicle/AP
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald (proper) and quarterback Sam Darnold (left) maintain the Lombardi Trophy. Pic: AP
Celebrations from Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Aden Durde, the primary British coach to seem within the Tremendous Bowl. Pic: AP
The US president, who attended final yr’s occasion, was scathing concerning the halftime present, nevertheless, calling it “an affront to the Greatness of America”.
Mr Trump is going through a race row after a video was shared on his Fact Social account depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
The White Home initially defended the put up earlier than eradicating it hours later – blaming a member of employees for “erroneously” sharing the video.
Donald Trump later stated “after all” he condemned it, however didn’t apologise.
Learn extra: Why Unhealthy Bunny’s Tremendous Bowl present triggered a stir
Recent off of successful album of the yr on the Grammys, Unhealthy Bunny – actual identify Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio – carried out on a closely Puerto Rican-inspired stage arrange at Levi’s Stadium in California.
Whereas he made headlines on the Grammys by saying “ICE out”, Benito capped off his set with a extra tame political assertion.
Unhealthy Bunny performs through the halftime present. Pic: Reuters
Strolling towards the digicam, the rapper stated “God Bless America,” after which named international locations within the Americas – “Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil” in addition to the US and Canada – in entrance of an indication studying “the one factor extra highly effective than hate is love”.
Benito additionally carried out his 2022 observe El Apagon on energy poles that exploded, representing Puerto Rico’s blackouts and failing energy grid, in reference to the lethal 2017 Hurricane Maria.
Woman Gaga and Ricky Martin carry out
Regardless of hypothesis that Cardi B – who featured Unhealthy Bunny on her hit 2018 single I Like It – can be a visitor performer, Woman Gaga was tonight’s shock look.
She carried out a reggaeton-inspired model of her duet with Bruno Mars, Die With A Smile, earlier than dancing salsa with the headliner.
Woman Gaga performing alongside Unhealthy Bunny. Pic: Imagn Pictures/Reuters
Cardi B nonetheless made a cameo as a dancer, together with celebrities Alix Earle, David Grutman, Karol G, Jessica Alba and Pedro Pascal.
Ricky Martin, Livin’ La Vida Loca singer and fellow Puerto Rican, additionally made an look, singing from a plastic chair in a scene that mirrored the quilt of the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos album.
He additionally paid homage to Latin artists with a clip of membership basic observe Gasolina main into his music EoO.
NFL hosts greatest marriage ceremony reception
About 5 minutes into Unhealthy Bunny’s efficiency, simply earlier than Woman Gaga’s look, a pair have been seen on stage in a marriage ceremony.
It emerged after his efficiency that the wedding was actual, based on the rapper’s consultant.
The unnamed husband and spouse had invited Benito to their marriage ceremony, however he stated they need to as a substitute be a part of his halftime present.
The artist additionally served as a witness and signed their marriage certificates.
It’s unclear whether or not a number of the individuals within the background of their marriage ceremony have been family and friends members or simply backup dancers from the efficiency.
A pair will get married on stage through the halftime present. Pic: Imagn Pictures/Reuters
Trump: Halftime present ‘one of many worst, EVER’
Whereas it has to date seen rave critiques on-line, you won’t be shocked to listen to that the US president didn’t look after Unhealthy Bunny’s set.
Taking to Fact Social through the third quarter of the Tremendous Bowl, Mr Trump stated that the halftime present was “completely horrible, one of many worst, EVER!”
“It is senseless,” he added, calling it “an affront to the Greatness of America, and would not signify our requirements of Success, Creativity, or Excellence.
“No one understands a phrase this man is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, particularly for younger kids which are watching from all through the united statesA., and all around the World.”
Capping off his put up, Mr Trump additionally complained that “the NFL ought to instantly substitute its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule”.
The Seattle Seahawks received their second-ever Tremendous Bowl, beating the New England Patriots with their defensive type, main them to a 29-13 victory.
