If there were someone who knew how to kick back at haters without even scowling, it would be Bad Bunny. As Bad Bunny prepares to headline the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium, critics have bristled, only for the Latin rap superstar to answer snide remarks with sharp, lighthearted humor.

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah opened a joke about deteriorating American conditions as a comic setup while asking the rapper if he could move to Puerto Rico if things got worse. The punchline doubled as commentary on the backlash faced by Bad Bunny after being announced as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headliner.

"Trevor, I have some news for you, Puerto Rick is 'part of America,"" the rapper replied, indirectly addressing claims that only Americans deserved the Super Bowl stage. Trevor Noah immediately told him to stop talking, joking that he was exposing a secret backup plan.

Through this moment, the Latin rapper hit back at haters who said that only an American should be headlining the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. He sort of pointed out that he could be making history on February 8 as the first solo Latino and Spanish-speaking artist to headline the event, while also being an American.

Bad Bunny turned backlash into comedy at the 2026 Grammys, and that was far from his only incendiary moment.

How Bad Bunny turned the 2026 Grammys into his own show

Bad Bunny arrived at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards with six nominations tied to 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos'. Early in the night, his win for Best Música Urbana Album established momentum. From that point forward, the ceremony began orbiting his presence.

Momentum turned into history when Bad Bunny secured Best Global Music Performance for ‘EoO’. The victory marked his first Grammy outside Latin-specific categories. It repositioned him from genre star to institution-level artist.

Meanwhile, the red carpet reinforced the takeover. Bad Bunny wore custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture, delivering the label’s first major menswear moment at the Grammys. The sculptural tuxedo, corseted blazer, and Cartier jewelry demanded as much attention as the trophies.

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Written by

Iffat Siddiqui

Edited by

Itti Mahajan