GOP Lawmakers Urge Investigation into Bad Bunny’s ‘Disgusting’ Halftime Show

Following Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX, a group of Republican lawmakers is calling for an investigation into the show. The 13-minute spectacle featured popular tracks such as “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Nuevayol,” and “DtMF.” Lawmakers are raising concerns over the language and content presented during the performance.

Lawmakers’ Reactions

Representatives Randy Fine from Florida and Andy Ogles from Tennessee led the charge in criticizing the event. Fine labeled the performance as “disgusting” and “illegal,” expressing that had similar content been presented in English, it would have resulted in significant consequences. He demanded action from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr, urging fines and reviews of broadcasting licenses for the NFL, NBCUniversal, and Bad Bunny.

• Fine emphasized the need for “dramatic action” from the FCC.
• Over 130 million viewers, including children, were exposed to the performance.

Specific Complaints

Ogles echoed Fine’s sentiment, describing the halftime show as “pure smut” and calling for inquiries into the NFL and NBC regarding their involvement. He mentioned explicit displays and suggestive behavior during the performance, claiming these acts were inappropriate for family viewing. Ogles cited specific lyrics from Bad Bunny’s songs, which purportedly contain sexual references, stating they would be recognized regardless of language.

• Concerns included suggestions of indecency in lyrics and visuals.
• Claims were made about the performance’s impact on children and families.

Continued Investigations

Representative Mark Alford from Missouri entered the discussion, stating that the investigation might reveal issues akin to the infamous Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction. He acknowledged the disturbing nature of the lyrics suggested by critics. Alford plans to engage with FCC representatives to address these concerns.

Historic Performance

Bad Bunny’s performance was significant, marking him as the first artist to predominantly sing in Spanish during a halftime show in the NFL’s 60-year history. The show garnered an average of 128.2 million viewers, making it the second most-watched halftime performance ever, according to Nielsen data.

• The show ranked second behind Kendrick Lamar’s previous year’s performance.
• It resulted in multiple high-ranking social media posts for the NFL.

The ongoing debate highlights tensions around content exposure on public platforms and raises questions about the standards applied to live broadcasts. The GOP lawmakers’ demands may lead to further scrutiny of performances during major televised events.