Bad Bunny has shattered records, redefined Latin music, and taken his sound from Puerto Rico to the global stage. With chart-topping albums, headline-making performances, and a fearless style that blends music, fashion, and culture, he has become one of the most influential artists of this generation. Recently, the NFL confirmed he will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, a decision that sparked heated reactions across fans and critics alike.

Now his recent SNL skit may only escalate the storm, leaving Americans buzzing and critics sharpening their knives.

On Saturday Night Live, host Bad Bunny, joined by Marcello Hernandez and a surprise cameo from Benicio Del Toro, transported viewers to medieval Spain for a hilarious language lesson. Hernandez humorously tried to explain why some nouns seemed unpredictable in gender. Bad Bunny clarified that dress is masculine and the Bible is feminine “because it’s beautiful,” and Hernandez added, “also because the Bible, everything you wanna do, it say no.” 

The show has sparked a sensitive joke that could lead Bad Bunny into further backlash, but the Super Bowl controversy stems from Bad Bunny’s primarily Spanish-language hits, which some critics argue alienate English-speaking viewers. His outspoken advocacy for immigrants amid ongoing ICE raids has also drawn ire from certain audiences. Fans upset by the announcement see these factors as polarizing, leaving his headline status as both celebrated by supporters and heavily scrutinized by skeptics. Questions also swirl about how much he will be paid for headlining the event.

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As the Super Bowl approaches, all eyes turn to Bad Bunny, not just for his music, but for the jaw-dropping paycheck that comes with headlining one of America’s biggest stages.

Bad Bunny, with a net worth of $50 million, usually earns $1.5 to $2 million per show. His Super Bowl 2026 paycheck will follow the union-rate minimum, nowhere near his usual earnings. Sunday’s matchup in New Orleans between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is a financial bonanza, but halftime performers receive only union-scale pay, about $1,000 per day, according to PEOPLE Magazine. The trade-off is massive exposure, which often speaks louder than money. The NFL does not actually pay performers for the performance itself.

The Super Bowl does not hand performers a fat paycheck. Only production costs and union wages for crew and a few musicians are covered. Usher earned $671 for his show and roughly $1,800 for rehearsals, while Rihanna took nothing. Bad Bunny’s specific union pay remains undisclosed, but he will follow the same rules. As he braces for widespread backlash, his recent SNL skit has placed him even further under the hot water.

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