The American entertainment world was once again in turmoil after the NFL unexpectedly canceled the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance of singer Bad Bunny, just weeks before the show was officially announced. The incident stunned both fans and Hollywood artists, and what was even more shocking was Bad Bunny’s announcement that he was “leaving America forever” shortly after.
In a post that went viral on social network X (formerly Twitter), Bad Bunny wrote:
“I am leaving America and returning to Puerto Rico. I will never come back. You have disrespected me – and America has lost a rare talent.”
This statement immediately created a wave of controversy everywhere. Many criticized him for “overreacting”, while others said that Bad Bunny had every right to be angry at being treated unfairly.
More surprisingly, “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot unexpectedly spoke up to defend him in a quick interview in Los Angeles. She shared:
“I don’t understand why people can be so cruel to someone as talented as Bad Bunny. He has always devoted himself to music, and that deserves respect.”
Gal Gadot’s words have divided the online community into two distinct opinions. One side is grateful that she dared to speak the truth while most other stars chose to stay silent. The other side believes that Gal Gadot “is meddling in unrelated matters” and “is just trying to attract attention”.
According to an inside source from Billboard, the main reason why the NFL canceled Bad Bunny’s performance was due to “differences in image and content direction”. Some officials are said to be unhappy with the Latin singer’s defiant and rebellious performance style. However, fans believe that this decision is discriminatory and politicizes music.
One fan shared under his post:
“He is not just a singer, but a cultural icon for the Latin generation. If the Super Bowl doesn’t respect that enough, they are the ones who lost.”
Meanwhile, Gal Gadot continued to show public support. She posted a short but meaningful tweet:
“When the world turns its back on you, remember that true talent doesn’t need anyone’s permission to shine.”
The quote quickly reached more than 2 million likes in just a few hours, making both Gal Gadot and Bad Bunny’s names trend globally.
If true, Bad Bunny will leave the US and focus on developing in Puerto Rico, his homeland – where he said he will “build his own music empire and not depend on any system.”
The story not only reflects the conflict between artists and organizations, but also shows the cultural rift in the American entertainment industry — where talent seems to still have to fight for respect.
For now, the NFL has remained silent, offering no official explanation. Meanwhile, fans are sharing the hashtag #JusticeForBadBunny as a way to show support for the charismatic Latin star.
One thing is for sure: Bad Bunny will remain a global music icon even if he leaves the US, and Gal Gadot’s quote — “People are so cruel to talented people” — perhaps sums up this shocking incident perfectly.
