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JUST IN: Bad Bunny Files Stunning $500 Million Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Claiming The President’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Remarks Were Made With “Actual Malice” and it’s Causing Severe Reputation Damage Full details ⤵️
JUST IN: Bad Bunny Files Stunning $500 Million Lawsuit Against Donald Trump, Claiming The President’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Remarks Were Made With “Actual Malice” and it’s Causing Severe Reputation Damage
Full details ⤵️
Puerto Rican superstar **Bad Bunny** has reportedly filed a **$500 million lawsuit against former U.S. President Donald Trump**, claiming that Trump’s public remarks about his **Super Bowl LX halftime performance** were defamatory and made with *“actual malice,”* severely damaging the artist’s reputation and career — according to online filings circulating in social media reports.
The dispute stems from **Trump’s vocal criticism of Bad Bunny’s halftime show**, which took place on **February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California**. In a post on his social platform, the former president blasted the performance as “absolutely terrible,” “a slap in the face to our country,” and argued it didn’t reflect traditional American values — comments that generated intense political and cultural backlash online and among commentators.
### What the Lawsuit Alleges
According to the lawsuit details being shared online:
* **Bad Bunny claims Trump’s comments went beyond opinion and amounted to *defamation*** — asserting they were made with *actual malice*, a legal standard in U.S. libel law that requires proving the speaker knew the statements were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. ([Threads][1])
* **The filing seeks $500 million in damages**, alleging that Trump’s remarks have caused “severe reputation damage” and harmed the artist’s brand and earning potential.
### Context: The Super Bowl Fallout
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was historic — he is the **first solo Latino artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime performance**, delivering a set that celebrated Latin culture and was predominantly performed in Spanish. ([Wikipedia][3]) The choice itself sparked controversy, drawing praise from some for its cultural significance and criticism from conservative figures who felt it was inappropriate for the event.
Trump’s remarks about the show quickly went viral, with him calling the performance nonsensical and inappropriate for families. Critics of Trump argued these comments were rooted in culture-war politics rather than any factual harm. Supporters of the performance noted its message of unity and celebration of diversity.
### Broader Reactions
While the lawsuit story remains largely unverified by mainstream outlets as of now and details are circulating chiefly on social platforms, the tension between artistic expression and political commentary highlights how high-profile cultural moments can quickly become flashpoints in national debates. Legal experts will likely watch closely whether the lawsuit is formally filed in court and how a judge might assess claims of defamation tied to public remarks about a performance that was broadcast to tens of millions.