Rock legend says he’s ‘standing up’ for Bad Bunny after ‘great’ Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican–inspired halftime show at Super Bowl LX didn’t just energize fans inside Levi’s Stadium — it also earned praise from an unexpected rock legend.

John Mellencamp took to X during the game to voice his support for the performance.

“I don’t know what Bad Bunny is saying, however, I do know he is standing up for Puerto Rico and I am standing up for him,” Mellencamp wrote, calling the halftime show “great.”

The endorsement stood out amid the cultural conversation surrounding Bad Bunny’s historic appearance. While Mellencamp has previously joked about Bad Bunny’s stage name — even comparing it to the criticism he once faced over his own name changes — his post made his admiration clear.

Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Halftime Show in Santa Clara, delivering a set packed with Spanish-language hits and cultural symbolism. His performance was celebrated for highlighting Puerto Rican pride on one of the biggest stages in American sports.

The show featured vibrant imagery inspired by the island, including traditional jíbaro elements, neighborhood-style staging, and dancers filling the field with energy.

Fans also praised the performance for its larger message: that music and identity can resonate far beyond language.

The halftime show closed with powerful visuals emphasizing unity and love — sealing a moment that sparked conversation well beyond the football game.