Bad Bunny’s triple crown

Twenty-seven-time Puerto Rican, Grammy-winning Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio scored a trifecta last Sunday, dominating three consecutive weekend entertainment events.

Popularly known by the moniker Bad Bunny, the renowned singer and reggaeton rapper stacked his cache from closing out last month by hosting the television hit weekly “Saturday Night Live,” kicking off this month with historic gains at the Grammy Awards, and beginning this week as headliner of the annual Super Bowl championship in San Francisco, California.

On each occasion, he raised the stakes for his nation, emphasizing cultural heritage as his priority.
Refusing to compromise on his Spanish-language delivery, each time he appeared, he performed, accentuating issues of interest to citizens familiar with his native tongue.

From the East Coast to the West Coast, Bad Bunny exemplified patriotism, his political convictions, and his capacity to entertain diverse audiences.
Using comedy, music, and visual performance, it was no different when two American football teams competed for touchdowns.
Bad Bunny surpassed expectations.

In addition to proving his mettle, the outspoken Latin recording artist, renowned for influencing millions of internet fans, delivered a spectacular depiction of life in his tropical homeland.
Through music episodes referencing cane fields, roadside vendors, champion boxers, etc., his travelogue incorporated a wedding scene, electricity issues on his island, prospects he envisions for youth in the future, and embraced conflict surrounding immigration.

At a juncture, he used the image of a father and son captivated by television information.
Together, the family seemed in awe of the country’s progress.
The parent even calls out Puerto Rico’s name in wonderment when a miniature gramophone, perhaps one of his recent actual prizes, is handed to the youth.

Some claim the boy bears a resemblance to the five-year-old ICE captive from Minnesota.
However, the child’s identity has not been confirmed.
Another snippet featured a female bartender who handed a drink to the star.

Brooklynites believe the woman is a lovable philanthropist who regularly cooks to feed the homeless in Brooklyn.
Regardless, visuals spoke volumes, amplifying early statements that proficiency in Spanish was a hindrance to his high-profile booking.

Flags from the Caribbean and Latin America on display while Bad Bunny performs during the Super Bowl LX half-time show of the New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks game at the Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California, United States on Feb. 8, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

Towards the final segment, flags of island nations throughout the Americas dominated the scene. Prominently featured were those of the Bahamas, Grenada, Panama, Mexico, St. Kitts, and others, mentioned in exaltation of their contributions to immigration in the United States. Jamaica, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and others received verbal attention.

Prior to Sunday’s San Francisco football game, pitting the Patriots against the Seahawks, it was reported that President Donald Trump threatened to dispatch ICE agents to raid the venue.
To that action, Bad Bunny cautioned fans to implement vigilance.
Apparently, the plan was nixed.
Bad Bunny had already vowed never to tour the mainland USA for the same reason.

In addition, it was also reported that the Republican leader would boycott the game in protest of the NFL’s selection of a Spanish-language headliner.

In the end, Bad Bunny scored a trifecta by scoring points in his favor, taking the prize for stifling bigotry, and championing a trophy for his territory.

Performances by guests: rapper Cardi B, pop icon Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Karol G., Jessica Alba, Young Miko, and others proved a winning combination.