Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was a Civilizational Moment

On February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny — Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — stood at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California and delivered what will likely be remembered as one of the most consequential Super Bowl halftime performances of the 21st century. More than a show, it was a statement of identity, belonging, and cultural force — a moment where music intersected with global discourse and collective self-recognition.