Did Bad Bunny wear a bulletproof vest at the Super Bowl halftime show? Here's the truth

False claims continue after Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, with rumors he wore a bulletproof vest. Reports confirm the claim is untrue and a hoax.

Updated on: Feb 10, 2026 12:15 AM IST

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Singer Bad Bunny was subjected to several false claims in the buildup to his Super Bowl 60 halftime show performance. With the show now over, false claims are showing no signs of slowing down.

Lady Gaga and singer Bad Bunny perform during Super Bowl LX Halftime Show. (AFP)

On Monday, a day after the Puerto Rican singer's star-studded performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, claims are doing the rounds that Bad Bunny performed during the halftime wearing a bulletproof vest. However, the claims are untrue, and Bad Bunny was not wearing a bulletproof vest while performing at the Super Bowl.

Ht.com can confirm that no reports or sources close to Bad Bunny have confirmed that he was wearing a bulletproof vest. It seems to be just a hoax, just like the hoax that Bad Bunny wore a bulletproof vest at the Grammy Awards earlier this month.

For instance, here's a post that claims Bad Bunny was wearing a bulletproof vest at Levi's Stadium.

The claims seemed to originate from users on social media who claimed to have noticed a bulletproof vest under Bad Bunny's clothes as seen during the NBC broadcast of the Super Bowl halftime show.

Here's another post on Facebook.

Similar Claims Originated Around Grammy Appearance

Similar claims of Bad Bunny wearing a bulletproof vest and purportedly "sitting alone" surfaced during the singer's Grammy Awards 2026 appearance. Users claimed the singer was wearing a bulletproof vest based on how he appeared on the screen.

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However, Vanity Fair debunked the claim during the Grammys citing a video from Vogue of the singer getting ready for the performance. At no point was he seen putting on a bulletproof vest.

However, the rumor has gained ground because Bad Bunny has received death threats amid the conservative backlash over the NFL choosing him to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime.

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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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