NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson has intensified his criticism of the league’s choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco.
Dickerson’s Vocal Opposition
The 65-year-old former running back expressed strong disapproval, stating he has not listened to any of Bad Bunny’s music and prefers a local performer. “Why can’t we get somebody from right here, from home? How about someone from right here in San Francisco? All these artists right here in the area to play at the Super Bowl,” Dickerson said in a recent interview.
He questioned the selection, adding, “I don’t see why they chose that. But the NFL does things that just baffle your mind, so.” Dickerson also raised concerns about a Spanish-language performance appealing to a national audience and noted that Puerto Rico remains a U.S. territory without voting rights for residents.
Critique of NFL Practices
Dickerson expanded his comments to broader league issues, calling the Rooney Rule ineffective for promoting Black coaches. “You can’t make a person hire a Black coach,” he stated. “Owners are going to do what they want to do. You feel comfortable with who looks like you sometimes. That’s just it.”
He labeled the NFL as “one of the most corrupt organizations there is,” driven primarily by financial interests.
Trump Opts Out of Super Bowl
President Donald Trump, who attended last year’s event in New Orleans, will skip Super Bowl LX due to Bad Bunny’s involvement. He plans to host a watching party at Mar-a-Lago instead. This decision coincides with declining approval ratings amid immigration policy backlash and persistent inflation.
Bad Bunny Prepares Amid Nerves
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, recently shared his pre-performance anxiety during a press conference. The 31-year-old rapper revealed difficulty sleeping, saying, “I’ve been working on this show… Thinking about the Super Bowl at 4am, that’s what I’ve been doing. It’s been hard to not.”
He teased special guests and a tribute to his Puerto Rican roots, adding, “I want to think it’s 13 minutes of doing what I love… I know I’m gonna have fun.” Bad Bunny emphasized authenticity: “You always have to be proud of who you are and feel comfortable being yourself, being proud about your history and where you are from.”
The artist has previously criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies and ICE, citing them as reasons for excluding mainland U.S. tour dates. He reiterated his stance against ICE during his 2026 Grammy speech.
