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When Bad Bunny answered the connection of Jay-zhe was working out. What happened later does not require any pre-workout supplement: pure adrenaline. “It’s crazy because I was in the middle of an exercise. So I remember that after the call, I did a hundred flexions. I didn’t need any more pre-workout crap or whatever. It was very special. It was so special,” said Porto-Rican singer in his first live interview after the announcement that broke the internet.

In the exclusive conversation with Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden node Halftime Headliner Special from the Apple Music, Bad Bunny – who will command the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show – He opened the heart over the historical dimension of the moment and the relief of finally sharing the secret. “I was keeping this secret for so long and it was good to be able to tell. It was the first time I showed the video to one of my friends and saw his reaction, he was so excited. I’m very excited, but this is making me feel so happy, because more than me, it’s all over the world,” he said Benitevisibly thrilled.

To Bad Bunnythe interval show of the Super Bowl It transcends your individual career, it is about lifting an entire people, a culture that has long remained on the sidelines of American mainstream spotlight. “I’m really excited by my friends, my family, Puerto Rico, all the Latin people around the world. I’m excited about my culture. I’m excited about everything, not only for me,” said the artist, who recorded the ad teaser on his hometown beach. “The beach where we record is the beach of my city. So it’s something very special for us.”

Be the first male Latin artist to command the halftime show alone Super Bowl It’s not just a personal achievement, it’s a historic milestone for the entire Latin community. “I always do everything with purpose and, of course, wherever I go, I always represent and always put my country, my music. I’m still discovering exactly what I’m going to do in this show. But it will be good,” he said. In a previous conversation with Zane and Ebro, Bad Bunny had commented on the possibility of being in the Super Bowl one day. “I remember that day, we talked about it, like ‘maybe in a few years I could be there.’

Keeping the ad in confidentiality was no easy task, but Bad Bunny And your team are masters in this. “I don’t want to act like the coolest guy. We’re used to it. That’s the kind of thing we like, surprise people,” he explained. So much so that when the news finally burst, the star’s cell phone did not explode as it would be expected. “I didn’t get many messages. I keep my number, you know, submerged,” he joked.

For the singer, the rise of Latin music in recent years is the result of authentic work, done with the heart. “I always give my best and work with such passion and, besides, I’m still working. I’m a novice. I’m still hungry to conquer and show what I can do to people,” he reflected. Even though it is one of the largest stars on the planet, Bad Bunny You see yourself as someone who still has a lot to prove. “It’s crazy because I think everyone already knows what I’m able to do. But I still want to surprise. That’s what I like, and I’m very grateful to live this moment with all my people.”

When to take the stage of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny It has a simple and powerful plan. “I’ll enjoy it. I will embrace the moment. I will show what we have, our music, our culture. I go to the stage just to enjoy and have fun,” he promised. “This is for everyone. This is for all the people who believe me and have supported me,” he said, making it clear that when stepping on that stage, he will take his weight – and pride – from an entire community.

The full interview you find here:

THE Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show It takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

And to hear the “essentials” of Bad Bunny and be ready for the presentation, the Apple Music provided a complete playlist here:

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