Unforgettable records set by Bad Bunny with his 2026 Super Bowl performance

Here are astonishing records set by Bad Bunny with his incredible performance at the 2026 Super Bowl.

Bad Bunny’s performance at the 2026 Super Bowl yesterday was not just a cultural milestone but also a record-breaking event that further cemented his status as a global powerhouse.
Here are the key records and milestones he set with his February 8, 2026, performance:

• First Solo Latino Headliner: While Jennifer Lopez and Shakira co-headlined in 2020, Bad Bunny became the first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

• Language Barrier Broken: He made history as the first artist to perform a halftime set almost entirely in Spanish, with the only English vocals coming from his guest, Lady Gaga.

• A "Bad Bunny Day" Record: California Governor Gavin Newsom officially declared February 8, 2026, as "Bad Bunny Day" in the state to commemorate the historic performance.

• Most-Watched Halftime Show (Pending Verification): Early industry estimates suggest the show drew a staggering 135.4 million viewers. If confirmed by Nielsen, this will surpass Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 record of 133.5 million to become the most-watched halftime performance in history.

• Apple MusicApple Music Surge: Immediately following the game, simultaneous listeners for Bad Bunny on Apple Music spiked by 7x, with his new track "BAILE INoLVIDABLE" surging by 54% in the U.S. and 36% globally.

• Shazam Record: He became the most-Shazamed non-English-language artist in a single month following the announcement and lead-up to the performance.

• Grammy Awards: Bad Bunny became the first artist to win the Grammy for Album of the Year for an all-Spanish album (Debí Tirar Más Fotos) and perform as the Super Bowl headliner in the same year.