As the NFL closes in on Sunday’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium, Kevin Durant was asked on live TV whether he was ready to dance along to Bad Bunny’s set. The Houston Rockets star joined the growing conversation around the Puerto Rican megastar’s upcoming Super Bowl 60 halftime performance, and he did it with a short answer that immediately drew attention.
What Did Kevin Durant Say About Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Selection?
Durant’s comments came during an appearance on “Up and Adams,” hosted by Kay Adams, as part of the build‑up to Super Bowl 60. The interview began with a check‑in on his health following a recent ankle injury that had raised questions about his status.
When the former NFL Network reporter asked Durant, “I want to know how you’re doing?” he replied, “Doing better. We’ll see in the morning.” Later, when Adams said, “Well enough to like to dance to Bad Bunny, [Super Bowl] halftime?” Durant simply confessed, “I haven’t listened to Bad Bunny before.”
Given the artist’s global reach and status as one of the most‑streamed musicians in the world, Durant’s response was seen as surprising. His admission adds another notable voice to an already polarizing entertainment storyline. Durant later described himself as “not a big dancer” and mentioned he enjoyed Usher’s past halftime show, framing his answer as a matter of personal listening habits rather than a direct shot at the NFL’s choice.
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Even so, the timing and the platform ensured the line landed squarely inside the broader debate around this year’s halftime selection. Coming from a high‑profile NBA veteran with significant crossover appeal, Durant’s admission added a fresh angle to a conversation that has already stretched beyond the football world.
Bad Bunny’s Upcoming Super Bowl Performance Draws Mixed Reactions
Durant’s brief comment arrives against a backdrop of divided reaction to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl role. Some fans have embraced the decision to feature a Spanish‑language artist with massive international appeal, while others have been openly critical.
One anonymous NFL player, quoted in that report, accused the league of “trying too hard with this international stuff” and argued the headliner “should be an American,” without noting that Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico and therefore a United States citizen.
Reports have also highlighted how Bad Bunny’s activism has become part of the discussion. The artist has been outspoken on social and political issues, especially U.S. immigration policy and the work of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, he used his platform to condemn ICE actions and call for more empathy toward immigrants, a speech that resonated with some viewers and angered others, particularly among more conservative audiences.
Those factors have turned the halftime show into one of the most debated aspects of Super Bowl 60’s buildup. Bad Bunny arrives as a headliner with a string of global hits and multiple Grammy wins, including Album of the Year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” and he has appeared on the Super Bowl stage before as a guest during Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s show.
This time, he will lead the performance, with Charlie Puth slated to sing the national anthem and Green Day set to perform at the opening ceremony.
Whether viewed as indifference or quiet criticism, Durant’s acknowledgment that he has never listened to Bad Bunny underscores how the halftime show remains a major talking point heading into Super Bowl 60, drawing reactions not just from NFL players and fans but from stars across the sports landscape.
