Several House Republicans have called for federal investigations into Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime performance, citing concerns about explicit lyrics, sexual choreography, and broadcast indecency standards.
The Puerto Rican artist headlined the show on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His set featured high-energy reggaeton tracks performed largely in Spanish, along with cultural tributes to Puerto Rico, guest appearances, and celebratory elements that many viewers praised as a vibrant showcase of Latin music and heritage.
Criticism quickly followed from GOP lawmakers. Rep. Randy Fine (R-Florida) announced he and others would send a letter to the Federal Communications Commission demanding fines and potential broadcast license reviews for the NFL, NBC, and Bad Bunny. He described the performance as “illegal” and “disgusting,” claiming it contained “pornographic filth.” Fine specifically noted that the explicit lyrics, if delivered in English, would likely have triggered immediate censorship and penalties on live television.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tennessee) sent a formal request to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for a congressional inquiry into the NFL and NBCUniversal. He accused the organizations of approving content that included “explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively,” and Bad Bunny “shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air.” Ogles also highlighted choreography featuring “widespread twerking, grinding, pelvic thrusts, and other sexually suggestive conduct,” along with lyrics that he said “openly glorified sodomy and countless other unspeakable depravities.” He argued the Spanish-language performance was not held to the same standards as an English one would have been.
Rep. Mark Alford (R-Missouri) joined the criticism, telling media outlets the show could be “much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction” and supporting an FCC review.
The lawmakers’ actions have drawn sharp backlash online, with many accusing them of misplaced priorities and cultural insensitivity. Defenders of the performance point out that no actual FCC indecency violations occurred under established legal standards, and that the set was widely celebrated for its artistic and cultural significance.
No formal investigation has been launched by the House or the FCC as of February 13, 2026. The calls remain requests from individual members rather than official actions by congressional committees. The story continues to generate debate about broadcast standards, language, and political priorities in the wake of one of the most-watched television events of the year.
