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“His music transcends language” — Jennifer Lopez fires back at critics slamming Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

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Jennifer Lopez wasn’t putting up with any of it. During her latest appearance on the TODAY show , she waved off the fuss about Bad Bunny ’s Super Bowl performance with a mix of confusion and pride. "But why? I just don’t understand," she said, celebrating the Puerto Rican star’s global reach. Her fierce defense went viral in no time, and once again, Lopez was at the heart of a pop culture frenzy.
Jennifer Lopez reacts with surprise to backlash over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl showJennifer Lopez responded to the controversy about Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance after host Craig Melvin asked her about it. Lopez looked a bit surprised by the backlash, mentioning, "Is there controversy? I swear I don't know." Melvin explained that "a lot of folks who have not been wild about the idea" had voiced objections, leading Lopez to question the criticism directly: "But why? I don't understand that. He's one of the top artists in the world right now, probably the top."


Lopez expressed her admiration for Bad Bunny's talent, mentioning that his music "transcends language" and that she was "so excited" for his performance. She added, "I'm so excited for him. I was excited when he performed with us at the Super Bowl [in 2020, alongside J. Balvin and Shakira] and I'm excited to see what he does. He puts on a great show. He's an amazing entertainer."


During the interview, Lopez showed her enthusiasm regarding the show's potential, saying to Melvin that she believed Bad Bunny would "blow everybody's mind" and that critics might come away with a newfound appreciation for his talent.


Another take on it is that while Lopez was pushing her new projects, her defense took off online, with clips circulating on social media like Instagram and Threads, where people showcased her passion for Bad Bunny's global reach.
Bad Bunny calls his Super Bowl performance a win for all LatinosDuring his time as host on Saturday Night Live on October 4, 2025, Bad Bunny directly confronted his critics. He delivered his monologue in English, "You might not know this but I'm doing the Super Bowl halftime show and I'm very happy and I think everyone is happy about it - even Fox News ."

He then switched to Spanish for several seconds, thanking Latinos in the U.S. who "have worked to open doors," and pointing out that his performance was "a win for all of us. Our footprints and our contribution in this country, no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it."


Concluding in English, Bad Bunny quipped, "If you did not understand what I just said... you have four months to learn!" This part was from the Season 51 premiere of SNL, which also poked fun at Trump and other personalities.

Jennifer Lopez's bold support for Bad Bunny wasn't merely about a single performance; it was about pride, culture, and connection. With the Super Bowl countdown underway, one thing is clear: Lopez's remarks have already established the vibe for a show that looks to be far more significant than the surrounding controversy.

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