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.
