"Awesome display of peer support": Netizens react as Jennifer Lopez defends Bad Bunny amid Super Bowl controversy

Jennifer Lopez has stepped forward to defend Bad Bunny amid the controversy regarding his upcoming Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performance. Lopez co-headlined the 2020 Super Bowl alongside Shakira. She appeared on the Today Show on October 6, 2025.

Jennifer Lopez responded to the backlash against the Puerto Rican star, calling him "one of the top artists in the world right now." Her remarks came as notable political figures and commentators debated Bad Bunny's suitability for the stage. Talking about Bad Bunny, Lopez mentioned,

"I think he is about to blow everybody’s mind. It's an introduction to some people. He is one of the top artists in the world right now, probably the top. It could be a lot of different people. That’s the thing. I am super excited for people to see him. I think they will be pleasantly surprised because his music transcends language. It's amazing what he has done."

Jennifer Lopez also added:

"He has done something that a lot of people have never done in their life. I'm so excited for him. I was excited when he performed with us at the Super Bowl and I’m excited to see what he does. He puts on a great show. Hesis an amazing entertainer."

Fans reacted to Jennifer Lopez's statement about Bad Bunny, saying:

"that's an awesome display of peer support, JLo 👊"

Internet reactions to Jennifer Lopez defending Bad Bunny amid Super Bowl controversy

Pop Crave took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share a clip of Jennifer Lopez' interview, captioning:

"Jennifer Lopez defends Bad Bunny on the Today Show amid controversy surrounding his selection as #SuperBowl headliner: “His music transcends language.”"

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Netizens were notably quick to weigh in on the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts on Jennifer Lopez's words. Below are some of their remarks:

"I condemn Jennifer Lopez’s defense of Bad Bunny on the Today Show as a lazy platitude that dodges real accountability. “Music transcends language” does not address transparency, representation, or the selection process for the Super Bowl headliner. We deserve clear justification and openness.", penned an X user.

"Jennifer Lopez defending Bad Bunny like the world needed a pop PR summit.", added another.

"And it really does. Im Puerto rican- a 'no sabo' kid, so I dont speak Spanish well. But if you watch the music videos- look up the lyrics. It takes 5 seconds to see what he's saying. Being from Puerto Rico comes with this sense of pride, and love for the island that is (1/?)", commented a third.

Others also chimed in to comment on Jennifer Lopez's statement:

"There is literally no controversy with Bad Bunny performing. Not even a little. It’s 7 people on Twitter whining BECAUSE ITS TWITTER and the oversaturation of media turns that into a major scandal that doesn’t exist. The news is run by drunk children in high school.", opined a netizen.

"Of course Jennifer Lopez is defending him, Hollywood never holds its own accountable when fans have real concerns.", wrote another.

"Is there controversy? HA HA HA Ladies and gentlemen... your average voter. P.S. Jennifer Lopez dated Diddy.", shared a third.

Jennifer Lopez's 2025-26 Las Vegas residency dates

Jennifer Lopez is all set to return to the stage with her Up All Night Live residency at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The dates are as follows:

Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Friday, January 2, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, January 3, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Friday, March 6, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, March 7, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Friday, March 13, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, March 14, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Friday, March 20, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Saturday, March 21, 2026, Las Vegas, NV, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Bad Bunny's upcoming world tour

Alongside the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny is set to kick off a 2025-2026 world tour, which will cover Latin America, Europe, and beyond.

Latin America

Friday, November 21, 2025, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at Estadio Olimpico
Saturday, November 22, 2025, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, at Estadio Olimpico
Friday, December 5, 2025, San Jose, Costa Rica, at Estadio Nacional
Saturday, December 6, 2025, San Jose, Costa Rica, at Estadio Nacional
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Thursday, December 11, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Friday, December 12, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Monday, December 15, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Friday, December 19, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Saturday, December 20, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Sunday, December 21, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, at Estadio GNP Seguros
Friday, January 23, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, at Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Saturday, January 24, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, at Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Sunday, January 25, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, at Estadio Atanasio Girardot
Friday, January 30, 2026, Lima, Peru, at Estadio Nacional
Saturday, January 31, 2026, Lima, Peru, at Estadio Nacional
Thursday, February 5, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Friday, February 6, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Saturday, February 7, 2026, Santiago, Chile, at Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Friday, February 13, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Estadio River Plate
Saturday, February 14, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Estadio River Plate
Sunday, February 15, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, at Estadio River Plate
Friday, February 20, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil, at Allianz Parque
Saturday, February 21, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil, at Allianz Parque

Global tour extensions

Friday, February 28, 2026, Sydney, Australia, at ENGIE Stadium
Saturday, March 1, 2026, Sydney, Australia, at ENGIE Stadium
March 2026, Tokyo, Japan, at Spotify TBD
May 22 to July 22, 2026, multiple cities across Europe, including Barcelona, Lisbon, Madrid, Düsseldorf, London, Paris, Stockholm, Warsaw, Milan, and Brussels

Tickets can be purchased from the individual websites of Jennifer Lopez and Bad Bunny for their respective runs.

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