"He's 100% heard of that person": Internet reacts as POTUS Donald Trump claims he "never heard of" Bad Bunny amid Super Bowl halftime controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he has "never heard of" Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. This has generated notable conversations online.

The statement came during an interview with NewsMax's Greg Kelly, where Trump criticized the NFL's decision to name Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner. The remarks have since gone viral. Netizens reacted, saying:

"If Donald Trump says he never heard of someone, he has 100% heard of that person."

Lux

@Major_Lux

If Donald Trump says he never heard of someone, he’s 100% heard of that person.

The controversy regarding Bad Bunny's selection has become a point of cultural divide between conservative commentators and mainstream pop culture. Following the announcement, POTUS Trump labeled the decision "crazy" and "ridiculous." He told Kelly,

"I have never heard of him. I don't know who he is. I don't know why they are doing it. It is crazy. And then they blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment. I think it is absolutely ridiculous."

Notably, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and House Speaker Mike Johnson also voiced opposition to the NFL's choice of Bad Bunny as 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner.

Netizens' reactions to POTUS Donald Trump claiming he "never heard of" Bad Bunny

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that,

"Donald Trump reacts to Bad Bunny headlining the Super Bowl halftime show: “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s crazy. And then they blame it on some promoter they hired to pick up entertainment, I think it’s absolutely ridiculous.”"

Netizens did not wait long before jumping into the comment section of the X post as they shared their opinions on Trump's statement about Bad Bunny. Below are some of their remarks:

"Trying to invalidate Bad Bunny because you don’t ‘know’ him is just an excuse to be edgy lmao because who doesn't know Bad bunny? Bad Bunny has over 107 billion Spotify streams, HE'S A GLOBAL ARTIST!", noted an X user.

"Bad Bunny played the Super Bowl in 2020 as well, without any protest. The promoter is Jay Z, but he’s probably never heard of him either. 🤡", added another.

"Bad Bunny is literally the most streamed artist on Spotify globally for three consecutive years, with billions of streams and a fanbase that crosses demographics the NFL desperately wants to reach. This isn't a promoter making a risky bet, it's the league making a calculated business decision based on data showing where cultural influence actually lives in 2025. Personal familiarity and market dominance are two completely different metrics.", penned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"This halftime show about to make him find out REAL quick 💅", declared a netizen.

"And the only ridiculous thing is him thinking the world still runs on his playlist. Bad Bunny is the moment! 🤪 The Puerto Rico's finest is about to own the SUPERBOWL. get ready!", commented another.

"Every time he says “I don’t know who that is,” it sounds like a personal challenge to the entire internet, he’s about to find out real quick who Bad Bunny is.", stated a third.

Amid the Super Bowl drama, Bad Bunny is gearing up for his 2025-2026 world tour, which has been set to span Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Notably, the artist previously shared he would not tour in the U.S. due to fears of ICE raids at his concerts. The confirmed dates and stops on Bad Bunny's upcoming trek are as follows:

2025 dates

• Friday, November 21, 2025, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Estadio Olimpico
• Saturday, November 22, 2025, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Estadio Olimpico
• Friday, December 05, 2025, San Jose, Costa Rica, Estadio Nacional
• Saturday, December 06, 2025, San Jose, Costa Rica, Estadio Nacional
• Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Thursday, December 11, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Friday, December 12, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Monday, December 15, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Friday, December 19, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Saturday, December 20, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros
• Sunday, December 21, 2025, Mexico City, Mexico, Estadio GNP Seguros

2026 dates

• Friday, January 23, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, Estadio Atanasio Girardot
• Saturday, January 24, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, Estadio Atanasio Girardot
• Sunday, January 25, 2026, Medellin, Colombia, Estadio Atanasio Girardot
• Friday, January 30, 2026, Lima, Peru, Estadio Nacional
• Saturday, January 31, 2026, Lima, Peru, Estadio Nacional
• Thursday, February 05, 2026, Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Friday, February 06, 2026, Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Saturday, February 07, 2026, Santiago, Chile, Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
• Friday, February 13, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio River Plate
• Saturday, February 14, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio River Plate
• Sunday, February 15, 2026, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Estadio River Plate
• Friday, February 20, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Allianz Parque
• Saturday, February 21, 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Allianz Parque
• Friday, February 28, 2026, Sydney, Australia, ENGIE Stadium
• Saturday, March 01, 2026, Sydney, Australia, ENGIE Stadium
• March 2026, Tokyo, Japan, Spotify (TBD)
• Friday, May 22, 2026, Barcelona, Spain, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
• Saturday, May 23, 2026, Barcelona, Spain, Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
• Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal, Estadio Da Luz
• Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Lisbon, Portugal, Estadio Da Luz
• Saturday, May 30, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Sunday, May 31, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Tuesday, June 02, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Wednesday, June 03, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Saturday, June 06, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Sunday, June 07, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Thursday, June 11, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Sunday, June 14, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Monday, June 15, 2026, Madrid, Spain, Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Saturday, June 20, 2026, Dusseldorf, Germany, Merkur Spiel-Arena
• Sunday, June 21, 2026, Dusseldorf, Germany, Merkur Spiel-Arena
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Arnhem, The Netherlands, GelreDome
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Arnhem, The Netherlands, GelreDome
• Saturday, June 27, 2026, London, United Kingdom, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Sunday, June 28, 2026, London, United Kingdom, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Wednesday, July 01, 2026, Marseille, France, Orange Velodrome
• Saturday, July 04, 2026, Paris, France, La Defense Arena
• Sunday, July 05, 2026, Paris, France, La Defense Arena
• Friday, July 10, 2026, Stockholm, Sweden, Strawberry Arena
• Saturday, July 11, 2026, Stockholm, Sweden, Strawberry Arena
• Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Warsaw, Poland, PGE Narodowy
• Friday, July 17, 2026, Milan, Italy, Ippodromo Snai La Maura
• Saturday, July 18, 2026, Milan, Italy, Ippodromo Snai La Maura
• Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brussels, Belgium, King Baudouin Stadium

Fans can visit the official pages for more details.

Also Read: "British emo saving America's sweetheart": Internet reacts as Yungblud praises Taylor Swift on Bill Maher podcast

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

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback