Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican global superstar, is gearing up for what’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Super Bowl halftime shows in recent memory. With the big game set for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the artist—whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—has something special up his sleeve. According to multiple sources cited by The Sun and The U.S. Sun, Bad Bunny plans to bring none other than Canadian rapper Drake on stage for a surprise performance, marking their first public collaboration in years.
The news, which broke on October 5, 2025, has sent ripples through the music and sports worlds alike. For fans of both artists, it’s a reunion long in the making. Their last major collaboration, the 2018 smash hit “MIA,” not only topped charts but also bridged cultural and linguistic divides, introducing Bad Bunny to a wider global audience and showcasing Drake’s early embrace of Latin rhythms. As The U.S. Sun points out, “the track not only introduced Bad Bunny to a broader global audience but also showcased Drake’s early embrace of Latin rhythms, setting a precedent for future cross-cultural collaborations.”
But this isn’t just about nostalgia or star power. The timing of Drake’s potential appearance is especially significant given the rapper’s ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar—a dispute that reached a fever pitch at last year’s Super Bowl halftime show. During that performance, Kendrick Lamar performed his diss track “Not Like Us,” which directly targeted Drake. In the aftermath, Drake filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), accusing the label of defamation and alleging that it intentionally amplified Lamar’s track to harm his reputation and pressure him into renegotiating his contract. UMG’s CEO Lucian Grainge has dismissed the suit as “farcical,” but the case has moved into the discovery phase, with Drake’s legal team demanding internal communications, marketing materials, and even data that could reveal whether bot-driven streaming was used to inflate the song’s reach, according to The U.S. Sun.
For Drake, a Super Bowl appearance alongside Bad Bunny could be more than just a performance—it could be an opportunity to reset his public image and remind the world of his musical prowess, rather than the controversies that have dogged him over the past year. As The Sun notes, “the Super Bowl appearance could serve as a way to reset his public image, shifting attention away from the ongoing feud and back to his music.”
Bad Bunny, for his part, seems uninterested in the drama. According to a source close to the artist who spoke with The Sun, “He doesn’t care about the beef or the controversies from last year. He wants to show support to his brother, as Drake helped him a lot early in his career.” The source emphasized Bad Bunny’s loyalty, saying, “He is a loyal guy who always wants to show gratitude to the people who have worked with him or helped him, and Drake is a very important person in his journey as an artist.”
The upcoming halftime performance is being managed by Roc Nation, the entertainment powerhouse known for curating some of the most memorable Super Bowl shows in recent years. The team is reportedly exploring a range of ideas for guest appearances, with names like Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, and Cardi B floating around as possible cameos. But it’s the potential reunion with Drake that has everyone buzzing. As one insider told The U.S. Sun, “He wants to showcase his creativity and talent and make his performance a tribute to the history of Latin music and Puerto Rico.”
Indeed, Bad Bunny’s vision for the show extends beyond personal milestones or industry feuds. The performance is being framed as a celebration—a showcase of Latin music’s global impact, Puerto Rican culture, and the power of collaboration. The artist is reportedly eager to use the world’s biggest stage to send a message of peace, love, and respect. “He wants to send a message of peace, love, and respect through his performance,” a source told The Sun.
This approach is particularly poignant given the turbulence of the past year in hip hop. The Kendrick Lamar–Drake feud has dominated headlines, with fans and critics alike dissecting every lyric and legal filing. Yet, as Bad Bunny’s team suggests, the Super Bowl is an opportunity to move past the drama and celebrate what brings people together—music, culture, and shared experience.
The significance of the Super Bowl halftime show can’t be overstated. With an estimated audience of over 100 million viewers worldwide, it’s the kind of platform that can define careers and set cultural agendas. For Bad Bunny, it’s a chance to cement his status as a global icon and ambassador for Latin music. For Drake, it’s an opportunity to reconnect with fans on his own terms, away from the noise of lawsuits and rivalries.
Interestingly, the show’s organizers are reportedly mindful of last year’s controversies. The inclusion of multiple artists from diverse backgrounds—Jennifer Lopez, J Balvin, Cardi B, and possibly others—suggests an intent to create a “unique blend of Latin and global music influences,” as described by The Sun. This could mark a shift toward more inclusive, celebratory halftime performances that reflect the evolving landscape of popular music.
Of course, there are detractors. Some voices in the media, such as Megyn Kelly, have called for a boycott of the Super Bowl 60 halftime show over Bad Bunny’s involvement, though such calls have done little to dampen anticipation among fans. In the Dallas Cowboys locker room, players like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb have been spotted reacting enthusiastically to Bad Bunny songs, signaling widespread excitement for the upcoming event.
As planning for the show continues, the sense of anticipation is palpable. Will Drake accept the invitation and join Bad Bunny on stage? Will other stars make surprise appearances? And how will the performance navigate the delicate balance between celebration and controversy?
For now, fans can only speculate—but one thing’s for sure: come February 8, 2026, all eyes will be on Santa Clara as Bad Bunny, possibly with Drake by his side, delivers a halftime show that promises to be both a tribute to Latin music’s history and a bold statement about its future. In a year marked by division and drama, this performance could be the moment music brings everyone back together, if only for a few unforgettable minutes.
