Brett Favre Snubs Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance for “All-American” Alternative Halftime Show
NFL legend Brett Favre is making his preferences clear regarding the musical entertainment for the upcoming Super Bowl LX. The former Green Bay Packers quarterback has revealed that he plans to skip the official halftime festivities in favor of a conservative-leaning alternative broadcast.
Taking to social media on Saturday, Feb. 7, the 56-year-old Hall of Famer explained his decision to bypass global superstar Bad Bunny’s performance at Levi’s Stadium. Instead, Favre will be tuning into Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show.”
“Not familiar with Bad Bunny so don’t know if his music is good or bad,” Favre shared on X. “I’m just going to watch what I know: Lee Brice, Kid Rock All-American Halftime Show.”
Favre doubled down on his stance during a recent segment of his 4th and Favre podcast, which he hosts alongside David Kano. His comments highlight the growing cultural divide surrounding the NFL’s premier musical event.
While the official Super Bowl stage will host Bad Bunny—the Puerto Rican powerhouse known for his record-breaking Spanish-language discography—Turning Point USA has curated its own roster of talent. The “All-American” lineup features a blend of country and rock artists, including Kid Rock, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, and Brantley Gilbert, explicitly marketed as a traditional alternative to the NFL’s mainstream production.
Public Reaction and Controversy
Favre’s endorsement was met with a polarized response. Critics were quick to bring up the athlete’s legal entanglements in Mississippi, where he has faced intense scrutiny over the alleged misappropriation of state welfare funds. Some commenters on social media pointed to the irony of his political alignments, while others questioned his dismissal of Bad Bunny’s global influence.
“You wouldn’t like Bad Bunny, Brett,” one user remarked, referencing the welfare scandal. “He actively gives back to his community instead of defrauding it.”
Favre has consistently maintained his innocence regarding the Mississippi civil litigation, which involves millions of dollars originally intended for low-income families. Despite the backlash, many of Favre’s followers echoed his sentiments, expressing a similar lack of interest in the official halftime headliner and praising his support for the Turning Point USA roster.
Super Bowl LX, featuring a showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, is scheduled for Sunday. The game and Bad Bunny’s performance will air on NBC and stream on Peacock, while the alternative musical showcase will be available via Turning Point’s social media channels and various conservative digital platforms.
