Bad Bunny responds to Super Bowl threats in 'SNL' monologue

Bad Bunny is not backing down from his Super Bowl halftime 2026 gig but he’s laughing back at the critics.

The Puerto Rican rapper kicked off Season 51 of Saturday Night Live with a hilarious and bilingual monologue, addressing both his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance and the right-wing backlash trailing behind it.

"I’m very happy," he said with a smile. "And I think everyone is happy about it. Even Fox News."

The joke set the stage for a scathing video montage. SNL played a supercut of chopped-up clips from Fox News anchors like Laura Ingraham and Sean Hannity, re-edited all with the final product coming out as, "Bad Bunny is my favorite musician, and he should be the next president."

The sketch was a direct response to the growing backlash surrounding the artist’s Super Bowl slot, including a recent comment from a former Trump administration security official who implied that ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) would be stationed outside his halftime show, widely seen as a racially charged and inflammatory threat.

The singer, who primarily performs in Spanish, took the high road, using SNL’s stage not to lash out, but to break his silence with sharp satire, cleverly mocking his critics at just the right moment.

He also delivered some heartfelt remarks in his native tongue. "Especially all of the Latinos and Latinas in the world here in the United States who have worked to open doors," Bad Bunny said in Spanish.

Offering thanks to those who are genuinely excited for his upcoming Super Bowl performance, the Monaco singer added, "It’s more than a win for myself, it’s a win for all of us. Our footprints and our contribution in this country, no one will ever be able to take that away or erase it."

Back in English, the Un Verano Sin Ti singer fired off a playful shot, "If you didn’t understand what I just said, you’ve got four months to learn," roasting his Super Bowl critics. .

Bad Bunny, 31, had previously faced criticism for announcing that he would not tour the U.S. on his latest run due to concerns about fans being targeted by immigration enforcement.