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NFL Hall Of Famer Michael Irvin didn’t hold back in a recent conversation with rapper Cam’ron, explaining why he believes Bad Bunny’s headline performance at the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show can’t be stacked up against halftime legends like Michael Jackson and Prince.
Irvin, who famously once snuck out of the locker room to catch Jackson’s iconic halftime show in the early ’90s, argued that performances by artists such as Jackson and Prince went far beyond the music — delivering universally understood entertainment and unforgettable moments.
By contrast, Irvin said, Bad Bunny’s set “can’t be compared to those legends,” in part because much of the performance was in Spanish and he personally didn’t feel he could grasp the lyrics or cultural context. Critics like Irvin are echoing a broader debate about how the Super Bowl halftime stage is evolving, especially as artists increasingly bring non-English music and diverse artistic expressions to what has historically been a mainstream pop showcase.
Supporters of Bad Bunny’s show, however, point out that his performance was a powerful cultural milestone, celebrating Latin heritage and offering representation on one of television’s biggest stages.
Michael Irvin tells Cam’ron that Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show can’t be compared to legends like Michael Jackson and Prince because he didn’t understand a word 😳💀👀 pic.twitter.com/1Lp5uu8diH
— Killa 🌺 (@KillaKreww) February 9, 2026
