Jason Kelsey recently addressed a “fake quote” concerning Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance that was wrongly attributed to him.
On Tuesday, he shared a message on X, stating, “Unless you hear something directly from me,” anything else is likely untrue. The quote, claiming, “If Bad Bunny doesn’t deserve the Super Bowl, then maybe the people making these comments don’t deserve America’s future,” was inaccurately linked to the 37-year-old.
Kelsey noted, “I normally don’t comment on stuff like this, but I feel it’s necessary to talk about the amount of accounts on this platform sharing fake quotes attributed to me. I’m grateful that @X has posted some community notes. I won’t name the accounts, as I don’t want to further promote them. Just remember, if it’s not coming from me directly, it’s not real.” His post has since gathered 1.8 million views.
The announcement that Bad Bunny would perform at the Super Bowl next February has sparked controversy since it was revealed last month.
Former President Trump called the decision “absolutely ridiculous,” while Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson advised Bad Bunny to think twice before taking the stage if he has strong feelings towards America.
Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, hails from Puerto Rico and has been openly critical of Trump during his presidency. He previously opted not to include a tour stop in the U.S. out of concern that ICE might attend his shows.
“I didn’t avoid the U.S. out of hate; I’ve performed there many times,” Bad Bunny explained. “But we were really worried—like, ICE could be there.” He expressed his concerns about immigration enforcement, highlighting the anxieties that have surrounded his career.
During an appearance on “Saturday Night Live” in October, amidst his critics, Bad Bunny expressed his excitement for performing at the Super Bowl. He said, “I’m thrilled to be part of this event, and I know my fans around the world are excited too.” He added, “For all the Latinos worldwide who have worked hard to break barriers, this isn’t just a win for me; it’s a win for all of us. Our contributions in this country cannot be erased.”
He concluded his set on SNL with a pointed remark to his critics, stating, “If you don’t get what I just said, take four months to learn.” Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
