Written by Isaac Villegas, Staff Writer
Recently, Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny was announced as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer.
The decision to cast a Spanish-speaking artist immediately ensued tons of discourse all over the internet, with some people remarking that he was too unknown and untalented and should not have been chosen to perform in “the world’s biggest stage,” as it was described by the NFL. However, these comments should not be paid attention to given Bunny’s obvious impact and remarkable contributions to modern Latin music. As an example, let’s take a look at his Amazon Music live streamed show “No me quiero ir de aquí: Una Más,” which has only been his latest effort to represent Puerto Rico in mainstream media and popularize Spanish-speaking music all over the world.
“No me quiero ir de aquí” (translated as “I don’t want to leave here”) refers to Bunny’s concert residency in support of his sixth studio album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (translated as “I should have taken more photos”). All shows took place at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and it lasted from July 11, 2025 up until September 20, 2025 – with a total of thirty-one dates and accumulating around $200 to $400 million. Five days prior to his final concert, Bunny announced via his social media platforms that his show would be live streamed by Amazon Music. This event was officially titled “No me quiero ir de aquí: Una Más,” which is translated as “I don’t want to leave here: One More,” and it undoubtedly lived up to everyone’s expectations when it was finished.
With an approximate run-time of three and a half hours, Bunny’s concert was broken up into three acts: Act 1, where he was found performing on the main stage and also included an acoustic set; Act 2, where he switched his position to “La casita,” a stage resembling a house located in the center of the venue; and Act 3, where he returned to the main stage to perform his final songs. Averaging a total of thirty-five songs each show, Bunny shattered expectations as he tirelessly performed tracks that ranged his entire discography, singing hits such as “Tití Me Preguntó,” “PERRO NEGRO,” and “DtMF.” Similarly to the themes explored in his album, Bunny’s concert residency—from the stage production to his outfits—also depicted the gentrification of Puerto Rico and his deep love for his home as much as possible throughout the show. And to make his final show even more special, he even brought out fellow Puerto Rican artists and bands such as Chuwi, RaiNao, Dei V, Ñengo Flow, Jowell & Randy, Arcángel, De La Ghetto, and even the iconic Marc Anthony, who has parents of Puerto Rican descent.
Through his performing of as many hits as possible with actual symbolic meaning and for such an extended amount of time, Bunny seemingly sent a message to all of those who criticize him that he is extremely dedicated to his craft and it is this level of art that does, in fact, make him a global superstar; one especially worthy and way more than capable of performing at the Super Bowl.
If you want to watch his halftime show, mark your calendars for February 8th, 2026, and don’t forget that Bunny will also soon be embarking on his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour starting November 21, 2025. You wouldn’t want to miss seeing this iconic artist para el mundo.