Bad Bunny Reacts to Super Bowl Backlash on ‘SNL’

“And if you didn’t understand what I just said… you have four months to learn.”
— Bad Bunny

Live from New York, it’s Bad Bunny.
The Puerto Rican rapper kicked off season 51 of Saturday Night Live on October 4th, alongside musical guest Doja Cat.

During his opening monologue, the Grammy winner addressed the backlash following his announcement as the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 Halftime Show performer, mixing humor with confidence.

“You might not know this, but I’m doing the Super Bowl Halftime Show,”

“I’m very happy — and I think everyone’s happy about it.
Even Fox News said, ‘Bad Bunny is my favorite musician and he should be the next president.’”

“Thank you. Wow. Thank you.”

Empowering Message to the Latino Community

The global superstar then shared an inspiring message in Spanish directed toward the Latino community:

“No, but really, I’m very excited to be doing the Super Bowl, and I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy.”

He then ended the moment with his signature wit:

“And if you didn’t understand what I just said… you have four months to learn.”

Jon Hamm’s Surprise Cameo

Actor Jon Hamm made a surprise cameo during Bad Bunny’s monologue.

“My residency was beautiful. Everyone loved it. Some celebrities came to my show — a few of them were on drugs.
I don’t want to say who, but… it was Jon Hamm.”

“Actually, that wasn’t Jon Hamm. That was Juan Jamón!”

Bad Bunny joked that Hamm might be a little “obsessed” with him, earning laughs from the audience.

Criticism and ICE Controversy

The SNL appearance came shortly after September 28th, when it was revealed that Bad Bunny would headline Super Bowl 60, which will reportedly be his only U.S. show during his Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana world tour — amid concerns about ICE raids targeting his immigrant fanbase.

Following the announcement, conservative figures expressed outrage.
Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski claimed during an appearance on right-wing influencer Benny Johnson’s podcast that ICE agents would be present at the event:

“Benny, there’s nowhere in this country where illegal immigrants can find safe haven — not even the Super Bowl. We will find you, we will apprehend you, and we will deport you. It’s shameful that they picked someone who seems to hate America so much to represent the halftime show.”

Homeland Security Responds

Days later, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appeared to confirm that ICE would “be all over that place” during the Super Bowl:

“We’re responsible for keeping it safe. Everyone who goes to the Super Bowl should be able to enjoy it and leave safely — that’s what America is about.
So yes, we’ll be there, and we’re going to enforce the law. People should only come to the Super Bowl if they’re law-abiding Americans who love this country.”

When asked about the NFL’s decision, Noem added:

“They suck, but we’ll win. God will bless us, and in the end, they won’t be able to sleep at night because they’re weak and don’t know what they believe.”

Press Secretary Clarifies

Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt downplayed the rumors, saying there were no concrete plans for ICE presence at the event:

“I know many people are eager to hear the President’s reaction to Bad Bunny being chosen for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but I’ll let him speak for himself.
As far as ICE being at the Super Bowl — there’s no tangible plan for that right now.
Of course, this administration will continue to arrest and deport illegal immigrants when necessary, especially if they’re criminals. That’s the right thing to do for our country.”

Super Bowl 60 Details

This year’s Super Bowl will take place on Sunday, February 8th, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.