Overview

• Carlos Santana called reports that he criticized Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl selection “totally false” and said he celebrates the artist’s success.
• Santana emphasized unity and rejected attempts to sow division, saying people had put words in his mouth and that his heart is in harmony with Bad Bunny.
• Manager Michael Vrionis said AI has accelerated the spread of fabricated quotes and urged fans to avoid unverified posts.
• Viral posts falsely claimed Santana mocked Bad Bunny’s attire and sought to replace him, including a fabricated line about a “man in a dress.”
• The denial comes as political figures attack the booking and activists promote a rival show, while Bad Bunny remains the confirmed headliner and has brushed off critics on SNL.