Chris Brown Says “They Need Me” Following Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance

Chris Brown didn’t hold back after Super Bowl 60 wrapped on Sunday night.

Moments after Bad Bunny finished his halftime performance, Chris Brown, 36, took to Instagram Stories with a pointed reaction.

“I THINK IT’S SAFE TO SAY.. THEY NEED ME!! 😏,” Brown wrote, a comment that many fans quickly interpreted as a dig at the night’s headlining act.

A Star-Studded Halftime Show

Bad Bunny’s halftime show was a high-energy celebration of his Puerto Rican roots, blending reggaeton, Latin pop and dance-heavy visuals. The performance featured surprise appearances from Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Pedro Pascal, Jessica Alba, and Karol G, turning the show into one of the most celebrity-packed halftime events in recent memory.

While the performance drew loud cheers from fans in the stadium and online, Bad Bunny’s selection as halftime headliner had already sparked controversy months before the game.

Criticism Over Language and Culture

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick was among the most vocal critics when the announcement was made in September 2025. Patrick complained on X that songs not performed in English “should not be allowed” at one of America’s biggest television events.

She later doubled down on those remarks during an appearance on War Room, arguing that the Super Bowl halftime show is meant to be a unifying, sing-along moment for viewers across the country.

Patrick acknowledged that Bad Bunny is technically a U.S. citizen because he was born in Puerto Rico, but said his mostly Spanish-language catalog would make the show less fun and potentially divisive.

More Pushback From Sports Legends

Pro Football Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson also criticized the choice, admitting in an October 2025 interview with TMZ that he wasn’t familiar with Bad Bunny or his music.

“I don’t even know who the hell the guy is,” Dickerson said at the time, adding bluntly, “Keep his ass in Puerto Rico.”

A-List Support From Fellow Stars

Despite the backlash, Bad Bunny had no shortage of high-profile supporters. Jennifer Lopez publicly defended the superstar ahead of the game, predicting his halftime show would surprise skeptics.

“I think he’s about to blow everybody’s mind,” Lopez said during an October appearance on the Today show. “It’s an introduction to some people.”

Responding to the criticism, Lopez added that she didn’t understand the outrage, calling Bad Bunny “one of the top artists in the world right now.”

The Conversation Continues

With reactions ranging from praise to outright dismissal — and Chris Brown’s post adding fresh fuel to the debate — Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 60 halftime show has become one of the most talked-about performances in recent years. Whether fans loved it or loathed it, one thing is clear: the show succeeded in getting everyone talking.