The Paul brothers supplied sharply completely different reactions to Dangerous Bunny’s Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency, taking to X on Sunday night time (Feb. 8) as debate over the present continued to dominate social media.
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Taking up Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the Puerto Rican famous person commanded the stage with a riveting 13-minute set crammed with world hits, heartfelt tributes and highly effective messages, and drew a flurry of reactions from viewers and celebrities alike.
Jake Paul first weighed in by encouraging viewers to show off the printed, framing the transfer as a protest towards company decision-making tied to viewership.
“Purposefully turning off the halftime present,” Paul wrote. “Let’s rally collectively and present huge companies they’ll’t simply do no matter they need with out penalties (which equals viewership for them). You’re their profit. Notice you’ve gotten energy.”
He continued, “Flip off this halftime. A faux American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I can’t assist that.”
The feedback shortly sparked backlash on-line, together with a public response from his brother, Logan Paul, who stated he disagreed with Jake’s stance.
“I really like my brother however I don’t agree with this,” Logan Paul posted. “Puerto Ricans are Individuals & I’m glad they got the chance to showcase the expertise that comes from the island.”
The change got here amid a wave of reactions to Dangerous Bunny’s halftime look, which blended music, choreography and imagery referencing Puerto Rican id and tradition. The efficiency drew each reward and criticism, with the artist turning into a focus in broader political and cultural debates surrounding the Tremendous Bowl.
Earlier on Sunday, President Donald Trump additionally criticised the halftime present in a social media put up, calling it “completely horrible,” additional amplifying the net dialog across the efficiency.
Dangerous Bunny has not publicly responded to the Paul brothers’ feedback as of publication. A consultant for Dangerous Bunny didn’t instantly return Billboard’s request for remark.
