Unhealthy Bunny is gearing up for his extremely anticipated Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present occurring Sunday (Feb. 8), the place he’ll make historical past as the primary artist to carry out primarily in Spanish whereas headlining the present.
This additionally marks his return to the largest stage in music after briefly becoming a member of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira throughout their headlining halftime present in 2020, throughout which he sang his verse from Cardi B’s “I Like It,” which landed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Scorching 100 in 2018.
Media from all around the world gathered on the Moscone Heart in San Francisco on Thursday (Feb. 5) for the halftime present press convention, the place a DJ spun timeless Latin hits comparable to De La Ghetto and Randy Nota Loca’s “Sensación del Bloque,” Los Diablitos’ “Los Caminos de la Vida” and Monchy y Alexandra’s “Hoja en Blanco,” along with reggaetón bangers and songs from the “Lure Bunny” period, simply hours earlier than El Conejo’s arrival.
At 10 a.m. native time, the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio sat down with Apple Music Radio hosts Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden for the headliner interview.
“To be sincere, I don’t understand how I’m feeling. There’s quite a bit,” Unhealthy Bunny stated about his forthcoming efficiency that follows his historic album of the yr win on the 2026 Grammys. “I’m nonetheless in the midst of my tour. I used to be simply on the Grammys final week. I’ve been engaged on this present. In fact, there’s a whole lot of gratitude. It’s how I’ve been feeling this complete yr with the album Debi Tirar Mas Fotos. The most important feeling is being grateful.”
Benito is taking it straightforward as he prepares for his massive present: “I get up, work out, [drink] my espresso, strive to not suppose an excessive amount of about it. I wish to suppose that it’s simply 13-minutes of doing one thing that I really like. I’m attempting to take pleasure in it. I do know I’m going to have enjoyable. Everybody goes to have enjoyable that day. I’m attempting to not put stress.”
As for any particular friends? He refused to present any spoilers, saying he can have his associates, household and the Latino group by his facet. “I simply need individuals to have enjoyable. It’s going to be an enormous occasion, what individuals can at all times anticipate from me,” he famous. “In fact, a whole lot of my tradition. I don’t wish to give any spoilers, nevertheless it’s going to be enjoyable! I do know I stated individuals have 4 months to study Spanish, however no, simply come prepared to bounce.”
Although particulars of his efficiency are nonetheless prime secret, it’s most sure that will probably be an homage to his Puerto Rican tradition and his blockbuster album Debí Tirar Más Fotos.
“That file taught me quite a bit. I believe it’s probably the most particular challenge that I’ve ever finished as a result of it introduced me right here,” he expressed. “I wasn’t in search of the album of the yr on the Grammys and Latin Grammys. I wasn’t trying to carry out on the Tremendous Bowl halftime present. I used to be simply trying to join with my roots, my individuals greater than ever, join with myself, my historical past, my tradition. I did it in a really sincere method. … The chance to deliver the sensation I placed on that album to one of many largest phases on this planet is one thing I by no means thought. You at all times need to be pleased with who you’re and really feel snug being your self, however don’t let that restrict your self. I do know the place I come from, however I additionally know the place I can go.”
The press convention additionally included a colourful one-hour on-line pre-show that featured commentaries by particular friends comparable to John Hamm, Chente Ydrach and Chuwi, amongst others. Earlier than Benito joined the press convention, artists Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones additionally sat down for a Q&A to speak about their pre-game present performances.
The Apple Music Tremendous Bowl LX Halftime Present will happen in the course of the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks recreation at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8 by way of NBC and Telemundo.
