Cardi B Applauds Bad Bunny’s Cultural Influence Ahead of Monumental Super Bowl Halftime Set
As Bad Bunny prepares to take center stage for the Super Bowl halftime show, Cardi B is vocalizing her immense pride in his achievements. Beyond the music, she highlighted his courage in addressing social issues, particularly his advocacy against intensified immigration enforcement.
“I’m incredibly proud of the stand he’s taken regarding ICE and other critical issues,” Cardi B remarked during an interview with The Associated Press. The conversation took place Saturday (Feb. 7) at Michael Rubin’s exclusive Fanatics Super Bowl Party, a star-studded event that featured performances by SZA, Don Toliver, and Travis Scott.
The Bronx-born rapper shared a deep sense of kinship with the Puerto Rican superstar. Their 2018 collaboration, “I Like It,” remains a pivotal moment in music history, serving as a major catalyst for Latin music’s dominance in the global pop landscape.
Bad Bunny arrives at the Super Bowl on a wave of unprecedented success. Just last week, he made history at the 2026 Grammys, where his project Debí Tirar Más Fotos became the first all-Spanish-language album to claim the prestigious Album of the Year title.
During his acceptance speech, the artist boldly called for “ICE out,” a direct critique of the current administration’s expanded immigration arrest policies. For Cardi B—who celebrates her Afro-Caribbean heritage with roots in the Dominican Republic and Trinidad—this moment feels like a collective triumph.
“It feels like everything is finally falling into place,” she noted. “It demonstrates the strength and presence of the Hispanic and Latino communities. We are standing tall together.”
When asked about the possibility of a surprise appearance during the halftime show, Cardi B kept the mystery alive, simply stating, “That would be incredibly exciting.”
A New Era for Cardi B
While Bad Bunny dominates the Super Bowl weekend, Cardi is gearing up for her own career milestone: a headlining arena tour starting Feb. 11 in Palm Desert, California. This marks her first major tour in six years.
This professional resurgence follows the release of her second album, Am I the Drama, and the arrival of her fourth child—her first with New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs. To stay in performance shape, Cardi has turned her rigorous rehearsal schedule into her primary fitness regimen.
“Rehearsing is my workout,” she explained. “I’m just focused on doing my job.” With a fresh body of work and a loyal fanbase waiting, her confidence is at an all-time high. “I feel really ready. Knowing the fans are going to be there and that they know the music makes it all worth it.”
