Bad Bunny has wiped his Instagram clean following his Super Bowl halftime performance, deleting all posts and unfollowing accounts. The move comes amid criticism from figures like Donald Trump and Rep. Andy Ogles, who slammed the show as offensive. Meanwhile, reality star Jill Zarin lost a TV gig over her complaints about the performance.
Oh honey, the tea is piping hot on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl moment! The Puerto Rican superstar, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, delivered a 13-minute halftime show at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday night, kicking off in an all-white outfit with “Tití Me Preguntó” amid a field of sugar canes and background dancers. It was a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rican culture, showcasing older men playing dominoes, kids napping at parties, village homes, and folks enjoying piragua treats. Bad Bunny previewed it at the Apple Music press conference on February 5, saying, “I have a lot of guests... It’s going to be my family, my friends and all the Latino community around the world that support me, the whole country. There’s so many people who support me around the world.”
But not everyone was serving applause—some were straight-up spilling shade. Former President Donald Trump blasted it on social media, calling the show “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER! It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America,” and griped that “Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting.” Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) went further, sending a February 9 letter to Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY), demanding an investigation into the NFL and NBCUniversal for approving what he dubbed “pure smut” with “explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air.” Ogles accused the Spanish lyrics of “openly glorified sodomy” and claimed such “flagrant, indecent acts” are illegal on public airways, tweeting, “American culture will not be mocked or corrupted without consequence.” The show actually featured a heterosexual wedding, and performers often self-censor for family audiences.
Then there's Jill Zarin, original “Real Housewives of New York” cast member, who posted on Instagram post-show: “the worst halftime show ever... I don’t speak Spanish. I would’ve liked to have known the words... To me, it looked like a political statement because there were literally no white people in the entire thing.” Blink49 Studios dropped her from the upcoming E! docuseries “The Golden Life,” stating, “In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin... we have decided not to move forward with her involvement... We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our company standards and values.” (Note: Lady Gaga was there, singing in English and very much white.)
Fast-forward to this week: Bad Bunny surprised fans by deleting every Instagram post, his profile picture, and unfollowing all accounts—leaving just a bio link to his 2025 album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. It's not clear why, but the timing? Messy. As an American citizen and the planet's most downloaded artist with a fresh Grammy for Album of the Year, Bad Bunny's got the world on lock. So, is this a fresh start or a subtle clapback to the haters? Spill your thoughts! 🔥
