Danica Patrick goes off on NFL for Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show

Good Bunny, Bad Bunny; Danica Patrick wants no bunny at the Super Bowl halftime show.

While commenting on another account’s post about the Puerto Rican rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Patrick criticized the idea of having him perform on stage in Santa Clara, Calif., for the pinnacle of television in America.

“Oh fun,” the former race car driver said on X. “No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year … not just for sports.”

Bad Bunny had previously canceled tour dates in America out of fear they would be infiltrated by ICE agents.

“But there was the issue of — like, f‑‑‑ing ICE could be outside [my concerts],” he told i-D magazine. “And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”

Patrick also re-posted a wild claim that Bad Bunny was a “demonic Marxist” who was being given the Super Bowl 2026 halftime platform.

The 43-year-old has not been shy about discussing her political beliefs and leanings.

Patrick campaigned for President Donald Trump in November as he retook the White House, despite having not voted previously.

NFL executive Jon Barker also defended the league’s choice of performer in a statement.

“Bad Bunny represents the global energy and cultural vibrancy that define today’s music scene,” Barker said. “As one of the most influential and streamed artists in the world, his unique ability to bridge genres, languages, and audiences makes him an exciting and natural choice to take the Super Bowl halftime stage. We know his dynamic performances, creative vision, and deep connection with fans will deliver the kind of unforgettable experience we’ve come to expect from this iconic cultural moment.”

The NFL had been rumored to be pursuing Taylor Swift for the Super Bowl halftime show but that did not come to fruition.

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“This is for my people, my culture, and our history,” Bad Bunny declared after being announced as the performer for the halftime show.