Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Did Not Violate FCC Rules Despite Right-Wing Complaints
Despite all the concerns of Fr Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show being inappropriate, it did not violate FCC (Federal Communications Commission) rules.
The New York Post reports that the FCC has criticized Bud Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show for potential rule violations for “indecent material” and “offensive language on public airwaves”.
However, despite these concerns, Grammy-winning rapper censored his songs during the performance. Now, if they weren’t censored, the songs “could violate FCC rules prohibiting profanity and obscenity in prime time.” He smartly adjusted his performance accordingly.
According to the source, the FCC was “said to have delayed any additional scrutiny by barring further evidence.” So, the matter is adjourned for now.
Was Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversial?
The choice of Bad Bunny to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 8, 2026 was controversial for some. However, it was still a success.
The viewership has since been split. While the 2026 halftime show fell short of Kendrick Lamar’s record from a year earlier, Bad Bunny’s performance averaged 128.2 million viewers. It was more than the game itself.
To deal with the decision to have Bad Bunny play in the Super Bowl, Turning Point USA aired its own show. The All-American halftime show was led by Kid Rockand featured other country artists such as Lee Brice and Brantley Gilbert.
The show aired simultaneously with the official Super Bowl broadcast, although it ran longer. Bud Bunny performed a 13-minute standard performance, while the All-American halftime show lasted more than 30 minutes.
Any other controversy is now put to rest. While some may have thought that Bad Bunny’s performance would violate FCC rules, it didn’t.
Superbowl 60 was played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Green Day performed during the opening ceremony and Charlie Puth performed the national anthem.
2026-02-16 16:04:00
