Cardi B Praises Anticipated Bad Bunny Halftime Show
The energy in Santa Clara reaches a fever pitch as the world prepares for the historic Bad Bunny halftime show at Super Bowl LX. Before the big game, fellow superstar Cardi B opened up about her immense pride for the Puerto Rican icon, who is set to become the first artist to headline the solo slot with an all-Spanish set.
Speaking with The Associated Press on Saturday at Michael Rubin's exclusive Fanatics Super Bowl PartyCardi B emphasized that this moment is about more than just music; it is a powerful statement of cultural visibility and political challenge in a turbulent time for the Latino community.
Cardi B specifically marked her admiration for how the Bad Bunny artist has used his massive platform to challenge the current administration's immigration policies. Following his historic Album of the Year win at the 2026 Grammys last week, the singer made headlines by declaring “ICE out” during his acceptance speech, a direct criticism of the recent increase in immigration arrests.
“I'm proud of everything he's stood up for against ICE and everything,” Cardi said.
The connection between the two stars runs deep, rooted in their 2018 chart-topping collaboration “I Like It,” which featured both Bad Bunny and J Balvin. That track is widely credited with helping bridge the gap between Latin music and the global mainstream, making the Bad Bunny halftime show feel like a full-circle moment for the genre. When asked about the swirling rumors regarding a surprise guest appearance during the show, Cardi B admitted that sharing the moment with him would be exciting, although she remained tight-lipped about whether she would actually be on stage with him.
Beyond the Super Bowl festivities, Cardi B is balancing her support for the halftime headliner with her own huge career milestones. She is currently deep in rehearsals for her first headlining arena tour in six years, which is scheduled to begin on February 11 in Palm Desert, California. The tour follows the success of her second album and comes just four months after the birth of her fourth child, who she shares with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefan Diggswho will compete for the Super Bowl win this year. Cardi shared that her rigorous rehearsal schedule doubled as her post-pregnancy workout, helping her build the stamina and confidence needed to please fans.
As the Patriots prepare to take on the Seahawks, the Bad Bunny halftime show remains the most anticipated non-sports event of the night. The big game starts at 6:30 EST on NBC.
