Jake Paul claims X account was hacked after calling Bad Bunny a 'fake American'

Jake Paul claimed his X account was hacked after posts targeting Bad Bunny went viral

Jake Paul has claimed his social media account was hacked following a wave of controversial posts aimed at Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show, a claim that has quickly become the center of online debate.

During the broadcast, Paul’s verified X account posted multiple messages urging viewers to boycott the halftime performance and referring to Bad Bunny as a “fake American.”

The posts sparked immediate backlash, particularly because the Puerto Rican artist is a US citizen by birth. For several hours, the account continued posting, offering detailed explanations and political justifications for the remarks.

Guys i love bad bunny idk what happened on my twitter last night ?? wtf

— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) February 9, 2026

The narrative shifted abruptly later that night when Paul posted a short message suggesting he no longer stood by the comments and implying that his account had been compromised. He wrote that he loved Bad Bunny and expressed confusion over the earlier posts, framing them as the result of a hack.

The hacking claim has been met with skepticism, with many users questioning why a hacker would publish long, specific arguments addressing US policies and naming individuals before the account holder regained control.

Despite the doubts, Paul has not provided further details or evidence about how the alleged breach occurred.

The incident remains unresolved, with the focus now less on the original comments and more on whether Paul’s account was truly hacked or if the explanation followed mounting public criticism.