Lewis Hamilton has spoken out in defence of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show amid widespread online criticism.
The seven-time Formula 1 world champion used his Instagram account to share his reaction to the performance by Bad Bunny following the Super Bowl.
Hamilton then expanded on his view through multiple posts that addressed unity, representation, and why the show stood out historically.
Lewis Hamilton praises Super Bowl halftime show
Lewis Hamilton shared his initial reaction shortly after the game as debate around the halftime show continued to grow across social media.
He described the performance as something he felt fortunate to witness, writing, “Incredible show, a privilege to have witnessed,” before adding, “That was one of THE most important Super Bowl halftime shows in history.”
“In a world and a country led by people whose only goal is to encourage division, we witnessed an artist stand amongst a diverse group of people, on the same level, with a message of togetherness. It gave me goosebumps.”
Hamilton links performance to identity and heritage
The halftime show took on deeper meaning for Hamilton when cultural symbolism appeared during the performance, despite him not speaking Spanish.
He highlighted a personal connection when he wrote, “Seeing the Grenada flag made me feel instantly connected. My family is from there. The Caribbean is home.”
Hamilton also addressed criticism aimed at Bad Bunny by defending the intention behind the performance and stating, “I have the highest respect for Benito and this show he put on. A show that wasn’t about himself, but about the people.”
He concluded his reaction by reinforcing his message of unity, adding, “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
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