Logan Paul defends Bad Bunny amid Jake Paul's Super Bowl halftime boycott call
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Logan Paul publicly distanced himself from his brother Jake Paul on Saturday after Jake called for a boycott of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, intensifying debate around the performance and its cultural significance.
The disagreement marked a rare public split between the brothers and shifted the focus of the controversy.
Jake Paul had urged viewers to turn off the halftime show, accusing Bad Bunny of being anti-American and questioning his citizenship while linking the performance to broader political issues. His comments prompted widespread criticism online, particularly given Bad Bunny’s status as a Puerto Rican artist and American citizen.
Logan Paul responded on X by rejecting his brother’s framing and expressing support for Puerto Rican representation on the Super Bowl stage. “I love my brother but I don’t agree with this Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island,” he wrote.
I love my brother but I don’t agree with this
Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island https://t.co/yCsuwa79gkThe statement reframed the discussion, contrasting sharply with Jake’s call for a coordinated blackout. Jake had written, “Purposefully turning off the halftime show Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them).
While Jake’s comments drew backlash from multiple corners of the internet, Logan’s response stood out due to their relationship.
Bad Bunny’s halftime show marked the first performance delivered entirely in Spanish, a milestone that has been praised by supporters as a reflection of the NFL’s global audience.