Bad Bunny sparks backlash for sitting during ‘God Bless America’ at Yankee Stadium

Bad Bunny faces criticism after being seen seated during “God Bless America” at a Yankees playoff game in New York

Bad Bunny is facing backlash after reportedly remaining seated during “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

The Grammy-winning artist was attending the New York Yankees’ playoff game against the Toronto Blue Jays when he was photographed appearing to sit while others stood for the patriotic song.

According to TMZ Sports, photos and videos showed Bad Bunny sitting behind home plate with friends as nearby fans stood with their hands over their hearts. The incident quickly went viral, sparking debate online about respect, patriotism, and the singer’s political stance.

Fox News Digital reached out to both Bad Bunny’s representatives and the Yankees for comment, though neither has responded publicly. Sources noted that an AI check on the viral photo showed no signs of manipulation.

Bad Bunny sat during ‘God Bless America’ at the Yankees vs Blue Jays game on Tuesday.

This is who the NFL chose to perform during the halftime show at the 2026 Super Bowl.

Cancel the NFL.

(tmz on TT) pic.twitter.com/IVF0fWBPnI

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) October 9, 2025

The controversy comes shortly after Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl LV halftime show performer, making the timing even more notable. The Puerto Rican star has previously been outspoken about U.S. immigration policies and ICE enforcement, once expressing concern that his fans could be detained at his U.S. concerts.

Earlier this year, Bad Bunny also filmed alleged ICE raids in Puerto Rico, sharing footage on social media and criticizing federal authorities. Despite the backlash, he has continued to maintain a strong fan base and presence in the U.S., including appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and major sports events.

The Yankees have not issued any official statement regarding the incident.