Latin Music Powerhouse J Balvin Clarifies Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumors: 'I Wish My Boy Kills It'
Colombian superstar J Balvin has shot down speculation that he will be joining Bad Bunny for his headlining set at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Despite expressing support for his friend's performance, Balvin confirmed to TMZ in a video interview that he won't be taking the stage.
The news comes as a surprise to fans who had hoped to see the two Latin music icons perform together during the highly anticipated event. However, Balvin reassured Bad Bunny's fans that he will still be there to support him, but didn't reveal further details on what that might entail.
Bad Bunny has been facing backlash since announcing his headlining slot at the Super Bowl, with some critics accusing him of not being "American enough" due to his Spanish-language music and outspoken politics. Balvin seemed unfazed by these comments, shrugging them off as a reflection of societal norms rather than an indication of anything more profound.
"We're used to that as Latinos," he said. "We're used to that since reggaeton in general started it." Instead, Balvin expressed confidence in Bad Bunny's ability to prove his doubters wrong, touting him as one of the biggest superstars in the world.
The news also marks a notable shift in the public perception of Balvin and Bad Bunny's past feud. The two singers had previously made headlines for their highly publicized disagreement, but appeared to have squashed those differences during their recent performance together at the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos tour in Mexico City.
In a heartwarming gesture, Balvin even expressed his admiration for Bad Bunny, saying he "adores" him and his family. The two singers also seemed to have put any past animosity behind them, with Balvin describing himself as Bad Bunny's "big brother."
Despite the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, Balvin remains optimistic about the Latin music scene's growing presence at major events like the NFL's big game.
Colombian superstar J Balvin has shot down speculation that he will be joining Bad Bunny for his headlining set at the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. Despite expressing support for his friend's performance, Balvin confirmed to TMZ in a video interview that he won't be taking the stage.
The news comes as a surprise to fans who had hoped to see the two Latin music icons perform together during the highly anticipated event. However, Balvin reassured Bad Bunny's fans that he will still be there to support him, but didn't reveal further details on what that might entail.
Bad Bunny has been facing backlash since announcing his headlining slot at the Super Bowl, with some critics accusing him of not being "American enough" due to his Spanish-language music and outspoken politics. Balvin seemed unfazed by these comments, shrugging them off as a reflection of societal norms rather than an indication of anything more profound.
"We're used to that as Latinos," he said. "We're used to that since reggaeton in general started it." Instead, Balvin expressed confidence in Bad Bunny's ability to prove his doubters wrong, touting him as one of the biggest superstars in the world.
The news also marks a notable shift in the public perception of Balvin and Bad Bunny's past feud. The two singers had previously made headlines for their highly publicized disagreement, but appeared to have squashed those differences during their recent performance together at the Debi Tirar Mas Fotos tour in Mexico City.
In a heartwarming gesture, Balvin even expressed his admiration for Bad Bunny, saying he "adores" him and his family. The two singers also seemed to have put any past animosity behind them, with Balvin describing himself as Bad Bunny's "big brother."
Despite the controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, Balvin remains optimistic about the Latin music scene's growing presence at major events like the NFL's big game.
but balvin is totally with him 100% 
i love how balvin just shrugs off all that negativity and says they're used to it as latinos 
like, what can you do, right? 
the most important thing is that bada$$ has his back and he's got some serious love for him and his fam 
can't wait to see him kill it on that super bowl stage 
anyway balvin said he'll be there to support bb but didnt say how lol maybe he's planning a surprise collab with some other artist idk but tbh im low-key excited 4 bad bunny's performance regardless!!! also did u see the vid of balvin and bb performing together in mexico city? soooo cute 
btw does anyone know when tickets go on sale for super bowl sunday 
. Bad Bunny's got this, and J Balvin knows it 
. It's cool that they're moving past their past drama too, because let's be real, we all love a good come-up story 
. Maybe next year we'll get to see J Balvin take the stage at the Super Bowl 
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. All these haters think he shouldn't be there 'cause of his Spanish music... like, what even is that? 
Newsflash: reggaeton is lit and it's here to stay! 
J Balvin is right, we're used to people being salty about our culture, but that don't mean we should take the heat for other people's opinions. 
#SuperBowlHalftime #LatinMusic #JBalvin #BadBunny #ReggaetonRising 
. But Balvin's got Bad Bunny's back and that's all that matters 
. The Latin music scene is killing it right now and more spots like this are gonna be amazing 
#LatinMusicPowerhouse #SuperBowlSunday #BadBunny #JBalvinForever 
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. I know some people have been saying negative stuff about Bad Bunny, but I think he deserves more respect 
. He's an amazing artist and it's awesome that Balvin is supporting him 
. I mean, can you imagine a more epic stage than that? But I gotta give it up to Bad Bunny for slaying his set - he definitely has what it takes! 
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. He's gonna kill it on that stage, no doubt about it 
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. Like, come on, Balvin's trying to downplay the backlash Bad Bunny got for speaking out about social issues? It's all too convenient 
... What do they really want us to know here? 
. Latin music is taking over the world and I'm here for it 
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. People were hoping for a collab between those two Colombian superstars 
. I'm loving how he's keeping it real, too - no hate or negativity towards the haters 
. As J Balvin said, "We're used to that as Latinos" 
i love j balvin too but let's be real he wont be performing lol who needs two latin legends on stage anyway? 
. Like, what even is that? 
. We should be celebrating our representation on major stages like this instead of tearing others down 
Bad Bunny has been through a lot of criticism already, but I have no doubt he'll crush it on that stage and prove his doubters wrong. 
j balvin's album 'un verano sin ti' broke multiple records in the us 
the fact that ppl r saying bad bunny isn't american enough is just a reflection of how little ppl know about latin culture 
- latinx population in the us has grown 43% since 2010 
according to pew research center