One of Bad Bunny’s recent workouts was cut short, but he took it in stride. The “MIA” rapper and singer explained the details of the phone call from JAY-Z, informing him that he was scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show.

On Sunday, September 28, the National Football League and Apple Music announced that Latin Trap Star would be headlining the Super Bowl’s halftime show on February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara. JAY-Z’s influence is widely acknowledged in determining who is awarded the honour. In 2019, Roc Nation collaborated with the NFL for its Music and Social Justice Campaign, following the Colin Kaepernick protest controversy, to become the league’s live music entertainment strategist.

Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s joint performance occurred in Miami in 2020, followed by performances of Usher and Kendrick Lamar in subsequent years. No one was immune to a call from Hova, including Bad Bunny. Following his phone call, Bad Bunny was so energized that he had to release his pent-up energy at the gym.

Benito said he was in the midst of a workout when this happened. I recall doing approximately a hundred pull-ups immediately following the call. He commented, “It was truly extraordinary.”

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The Super Bowl halftime show is broadcast internationally, and Bad Bunny has experience performing in high-stakes situations. Even more individuals will tune in to his music and vision, including those who are not yet familiar with his abilities. Bad Bunny, who has received numerous accolades, claims he is still moving like a newcomer despite achieving millions of record sales and three Grammy Awards. I act on instinct and intuition. Bad Bunny stated, “I’m always doing my best and working with so much passion.” I’m still working like a rookie. I’m still hungry to conquer and demonstrate my capabilities to the people. It’s clear that everyone is well aware of what I can accomplish. I’m still looking to surprise. It appears I am capable of accomplishing this task. I’m extremely thankful to be experiencing this moment with everyone I care about.

A native of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico has considerable experience performing on large stages. A residency he held over the summer in his homeland recently concluded with a global livestream, and he will be commencing a world tour in late November. The Super Bowl halftime show is another level that Ebro described as “13 minutes of its largest audience.”

He then added, “I’m going to enjoy it, man.” I’m going to seize the present opportunity. I’m going to share our music, our culture with everyone. I’m simply looking forward to going on stage and having a good time.