Did Bad Bunny burn the US flag on stage in a dress? Debunking viral concert hoax

Ahead of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show, an AI-generated hoax image falsely showing him burning a US flag in a dress has gone viral.

Updated on: Feb 09, 2026 2:11 AM IST

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Ahead of the controversial Super Bowl LX halftime opener by Bad Bunny, a hoax about the Puerto Rican singer has gone viral. A purported photo of Bad Bunny is going viral which shows the 31-year-old singer in a pink, blue and white dress burning the US flag on stage, supposedly at a concert.

Grammy-award-winning singer and Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny. (AP)

However, the image is AI-generated. Ht.com can confirm that Bad Bunny did burn the US flag at a concert ahead of the Super Bowl.

Here's the viral photo:

Origin Of The Hoax: From A Facebook To Viral Fodder

The photo of Bad Bunny purportedly shared on the Facebook page Qbanguy which declares on the bio that it posts satirical content only. The photo has spread to platforms like X, TikTok, Reddit, misleading many. Some have even got millions of views.

Besides, USA Today reported that the image has a SynthID watermark, which confirms that it was generated using AI.

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The hoax about Bad Bunny burning the US flag originated on social media around February 7 and February 8. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance has been boycotted by many, including President Donald Trump.

Along with Bad Bunny, the iconic rock band Green Day will also take the stage Sunday at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

What Time Will Bad Bunny Perform At The Super Bowl?

Bad Bunny, when he performs at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, will become the first solo Spanish-speaking artist to do so. The Super Bowl LX halftime performances are expected to start around 8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EST).

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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