Bad Bunny wipes Instagram posts after Super Bowl LX halftime show
Washington DC, February 9
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny who delivered a high-energy, show-stopping performance during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 8, sharing the stage with global stars including Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.
Hours after the performance, the singer, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, shocked fans by completely wiping his Instagram account. All posts were removed, the profile picture was deleted, and the artist unfollowed all accounts, leaving his profile showing "0 posts."
The sudden move has sparked widespread speculation among fans and industry watchers, especially given Bad Bunny's massive following of over 51.8 million on the platform. As of now, no official reason has been confirmed for the social media wipe.
The halftime performance received overwhelming support from fans across the world but also drew criticism from US President Donald Trump, who publicly expressed disapproval of the show.
Posting on his social media platform Truth Social as the Super Bowl aired, Trump criticised both the music and choreography of the show."The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!" he wrote.Trump claimed the performance "makes no sense" and does not reflect "the Greatness of America" or its "standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence."
While some fans on social media called the move a "new era," possibly hinting at an upcoming album or tour, others suggest it could be Bad Bunny distancing himself from political and online discourse following the Super Bowl appearance.
Despite the buzz, Bad Bunny has not issued any statement addressing the Instagram wipe or clarifying its intent.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone who watched from India, the energy was incredible! But I can understand an artist wanting a clean slate, especially after such a massive global event. Social media can be toxic. Maybe he just needs a break from all the noise.
Typical celebrity drama. One day they are performing for crores of people, next day they delete everything. It feels a bit disrespectful to the 51 million fans who followed him for his content, no? A simple explanation would be nice.
Trump criticising creativity and excellence is rich 😂. The show was fun, full of life. Maybe Bad Bunny is tired of everything becoming a political debate. In India, we see artists get dragged into unnecessary controversies too. Best to step back sometimes.
It's definitely a "new era" launch strategy. We've seen our own Bollywood stars do similar things before a big album or movie drop. Clear the old to make way for the new. Can't wait to see what he does next!
The performance was great, but wiping a social media account with that many followers seems like an overreaction. It's a powerful platform. Hopefully, he's okay and it's just a career reset and not a sign of personal distress.
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