Thousands Sign Petition Urging George Strait to Replace Bad Bunny as Super Bowl Halftime Performer
A petition calling for country music legend George Strait to replace Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl 60 halftime performer is gaining significant momentum online.
The petition, posted on Change.org, has gathered more than 50,000 signatures, claiming the halftime show “should unite our country, honor American culture, and remain family-friendly — not be turned into a political stunt.”
Bad Bunny, who primarily performs in Spanish, was officially announced in September as the halftime headliner by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation. He will make history as the first solo Spanish-language performer to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
According to the petition’s creator, who goes by the pseudonym Kar Shell, the campaign has three main goals: to keep the Super Bowl family-friendly, avoid political messaging, and highlight traditional American music.
“This petition is about restoring halftime performances that showcase unity, respect, and shared enjoyment — something the entire family can look forward to together,” the statement reads.
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States, representing 13% of the population, and Bad Bunny’s inclusion has been viewed by supporters as a celebration of America’s growing cultural diversity.
However, critics argue that the NFL’s choice reflects increasing politicization of the event. Some conservatives have voiced opposition, including Turning Point USA, which announced plans to host an alternative halftime show—though no performers or broadcast details have been revealed.
Bad Bunny, one of the world’s most-streamed artists, previously performed alongside Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and J Balvin during the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show. That performance drew over 1,300 complaints to the FCC, with some viewers claiming it was too sexualized for a family audience.
The artist has also courted controversy for his outspoken political views. He has criticized U.S. immigration policies and reportedly excluded the U.S. from a recent world tour over concerns about immigration raids at his concerts.
Despite the backlash, many supporters see Bad Bunny’s performance as a landmark moment for representation and the NFL’s broader effort to engage a younger, international audience.
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has dismissed rumors that ICE agents plan to conduct immigration enforcement at the Super Bowl, following speculation spurred by a Department of Homeland Security official’s earlier comments.
As debate continues, the petition underscores the cultural divide surrounding one of America’s most-watched television events — and the question of what the Super Bowl halftime show should represent.
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