FCC Investigates Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Amid Republican Backlash
Following Bad Bunny’s performance during the Super Bowl halftime show, Republican lawmakers voiced demands for an investigation. They alleged that explicit language might have been used without proper censorship, sparking concerns regarding indecency on public airwaves.
FCC Investigation into Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) responded to these claims and conducted a thorough investigation. According to reports from Charles Gasparino of the New York Post, the FCC scrutinized the three songs performed by Bad Bunny: “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Monaco,” and “Safaera.”
The investigation revealed that any explicit references normally present in these songs had been removed in the Super Bowl versions. Consequently, the FCC decided to close the inquiry pending any further evidence of wrongdoing.
Responses from Lawmakers
- Republican Congressman Randy Fine from Florida labeled Bad Bunny’s performance “disgusting” and claimed it was illegal.
- He referred to lyrics that were not part of the Super Bowl show, demonstrating a disconnect with the actual performance.
- Representative Mark Alford from Missouri echoed these criticisms on Fox News, admitting his lack of Spanish fluency but insisting that he had received “a lot of information” on the lyrics.
Interestingly, similar concerns were not raised regarding the lyrics about drinking and topless women during the Turning Point USA halftime show, which was marketed as family-friendly.
Viewership Statistics
Despite the controversy, Bad Bunny’s halftime show saw significant viewership. Key statistics include:
- Average of 128.2 million viewers on NBC.
- Over 69 million views on YouTube.
- More than 4 billion social media views.
In conclusion, while Republican representatives sought to challenge the integrity of Bad Bunny’s performance, the investigation by the FCC found no substantiated evidence to support their claims. The artist’s significant viewership numbers demonstrate his wide appeal, transcending the criticisms directed at his show.
