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Carlos Santana and Jason Kelce Debunk Viral Claims Linked to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Their denials underscore a wave of AI-boosted misinformation tied to conservative efforts to oppose the 2026 halftime show.

Overview

  • Bad Bunny remains set to headline Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara under the NFL’s Apple Music and Roc Nation production.
  • Carlos Santana issued a statement saying he never opposed the booking, praised Bad Bunny, and blamed false Facebook posts and AI-driven trolling for fabrications.
  • Jason Kelce posted on X that widely shared quotes attributed to him were fake, thanked the platform for community notes, and urged people to rely only on his verified channels.
  • Conservative pushback continues, with President Trump criticizing the choice, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem saying ICE will be “all over” the event, Turning Point USA planning an All‑American Halftime Show, and petitions urging a replacement like George Strait drawing thousands of signatures.
  • The dispute follows Bad Bunny’s past comments about avoiding U.S. tour stops over fears of ICE at concerts, and he recently leaned into the moment with an SNL monologue delivered in Spanish.