Mary J. Blige'S Heartfelt Halftime Show Pep Talk For Bad Bunny

Mary J. Blige Cheers on Bad Bunny

Mary J. Blige is throwing her full support behind Super Bowl Halftime Show performer Bad Bunny, as he gears up for his monumental concert at the iconic NFL event this Sunday. Known for her own electrifying performances in 2001 and 2022, Mary opened up with People about her confidence in the Puerto Rican superstar's talent.

"I don't think Bad Bunny needs any tips. He performs for billions and trillions of people. He's a great performer," she said.

Mary made her first Halftime Show appearance in 2001, sharing the stage with Aerosmith, *NSYNC, Britney Spears, and Nelly in Tampa, Florida. She returned in 2022 to perform alongside music legends like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Anderson .Paak in California. Reflecting on her own experience, Mary expressed her mix of excitement and nerves, aiming to deliver her best performance.

Stars Rally Around Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny's upcoming Halftime Show performance has sparked a wave of support from fellow A-listers, despite some conservative criticism. Just a week after his Grammy win for Album of the Year, the 31-year-old artist is set to light up the stage with his biggest hits. Madonna, who headlined the event in 2012, shared her enthusiasm on social media, while Katy Perry, the 2015 Halftime Show star, tweeted her encouragement.

Jennifer Lopez also took to Instagram, posting a heartfelt message and photo with Bad Bunny. "@badbunnyPR…sending you all the love, positivity and the biggest hug in the world! We are all behind you tonight. I know that you are going to kill it!" she wrote, adding in Spanish, "Hit it hard, Benito! Like only you can!"

Embracing a New Era

Shakira, who co-headlined with Jennifer Lopez in 2020, reflected on the significance of Bad Bunny's performance. "It's about time," she told Variety. "Acceptance of Spanish-language music as part of the mainstream has come so far from when I started." She praised Bad Bunny for representing Latin culture on such a grand stage, emphasizing the global impact of Spanish-language music.

This Halftime Show is not just about entertainment – it's a celebration of cultural diversity and the universal appeal of music. With Mary J. Blige, Madonna, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, and Shakira all rallying behind him, Bad Bunny's performance is poised to be a historic moment in Super Bowl history.