Super Bowl LX was held on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Santa Clara, California at Levi’s Stadium. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13, but aside from the actual game, many watchers were ecstatic for this year’s halftime performance by Puerto Rican rapper and singer, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known as Bad Bunny.

The entire performance was about love, chasing your dreams and togetherness. Here are some iconic moments from the very special performance that encapsulate the message Bad Bunny delivered.

Recalling Roots

The football field was transformed into Puerto Rico, as it was filled with dancers dressed as tall grass to represent sugar cane fields. Sugar cane was the main cash crop of Puerto Rico when the U.S. first claimed it as a territory in the 19th century. 

As Bad Bunny walked through the tall grass, more homages were made to pay tribute to his homeland. Notable stops were a nail salon, men playing a game of dominoes and a taco stand. 

Other references to Puerto Rican culture, iconic figures and moments in its history with becoming a U.S. territory were made throughout the performance. Not only was this intended to represent Puerto Rico, but to tell the story of how Puerto Rico and the U.S. have impacted each other.

Tying the Knot

The wedding scene was real, like actually real. Being huge fans of Bad Bunny, the couple featured had invited the artist to their wedding, but in exchange, Bad Bunny invited the couple to star in his halftime performance. Bad Bunny acted as witness and signed their marriage certificate before the real performance. 

The symbol of marriage contributes to the theme of togetherness as marriage is the union of two people, or applying this to what is hoped for in the U.S., the unification of many countries and cultures. 

A Dream Chaser

While singing “NUEVAYoL” (New York), Bad Bunny approached a young boy sitting in front of a TV playing his acceptance of his Grammy award for Album of the Year for “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.” Bad Bunny made history by winning this award, as the album is the first Spanish-language album to receive the honor. 

The little boy got up as Bad Bunny handed him the Grammy, which represented giving that high award to his younger self. This symbolized Bad Bunny achieving his dreams for his past and present self. 

Later, Bad Bunny walked toward the camera and pointed directly at it, saying in Spanish, “You too should never stop believing in yourself, and you’re worth more than you think. Believe me,” addressing the audience and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.

Special Guest Performances

Lady Gaga sang a rendition of “Die With A Smile” that was salsa-infused. While many expected the whole performance to be in Spanish, Bad Bunny sang along with the popular American singer to show that the English and Spanish can go hand in hand. Also, this popular song is about love, contributing to the overall theme of the performance.

Iconic Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin also made a guest appearance. He sang “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawai” (What Happened to Hawaii). The lyrics highlight resisting gentrification and protecting cultures and communities, which are similar struggles that Hawaii and Puerto Rico faced as they became part of the US.

“God Bless América”

As the night’s performance was coming to an end, Bad Bunny gave a shout out to all the countries within the western hemisphere, from Chile to Canada. This moment showed the celebration of being from the Americas, North, Central and South. Before singing one final song, Bad Bunny spikes the football that he was carrying, which had the message “Together we are America.”

Additionally, the phrase “The only thing stronger than hate is love” was displayed on the jumbotron, which Bad Bunny had also said in his acceptance speech at the Grammys.

Bad Bunny closed the show by singing “DtMF” short for “DeBí TiRAR más FOToS”, meaning “I should’ve taken more photos.”

The song captures the cherishing of memories and loved ones. Ultimately, it was the perfect song to conclude his message about spreading love instead of hate. 

All in all, even if you don’t speak Spanish or like Bad Bunny’s music, it’s hard to not hear the joy and love captured in this performance on one of America’s biggest stages.