Logan Paul Pushes Back After Jake Paul Calls Bad Bunny a ‘Fake American Citizen’

Logan Paul is speaking out after his brother Jake Paul sparked backlash with comments about Super Bowl LX halftime star Bad Bunny.

Ahead of the big game on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Jake Paul urged his followers on X to turn off the halftime show. He claimed fans should protest the performance by not watching it and went on to call Bad Bunny a “fake American citizen.”

The comments quickly caused outrage online. Many users pointed out that Bad Bunny is Puerto Rican — and Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Others also highlighted that Jake himself has lived in Puerto Rico since 2021.

Logan Paul, the older brother and a professional wrestler, publicly disagreed with Jake. Commenting on the post, Logan wrote that Puerto Ricans are Americans and said he was glad the island’s talent was being celebrated on such a massive stage.

“I love my brother but I don’t agree with this,” Logan wrote. “Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island.”

Following the backlash, Jake tried to clarify his remarks in a new post the next morning. He said he was not criticizing Bad Bunny for being Puerto Rican and stressed that he loves Puerto Rico and supports the island. Jake explained that his issue was with artists who criticize U.S. immigration enforcement while benefiting from fame and success in the country.

Despite defending Puerto Ricans, Logan has also been open about not being a fan of Bad Bunny’s music. When asked by Fox News whether he was excited for the halftime show, Logan bluntly answered, “No.”

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has long been outspoken against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), especially after its increased activity following Donald Trump’s return to office in 2024. He previously said he avoided touring in the continental U.S. out of concern that ICE could target his shows.

Earlier this month, while accepting a Grammy Award, Bad Bunny directly addressed the issue in his speech. He condemned violent ICE operations and reminded viewers that immigrants are human beings and Americans.

During Sunday night’s halftime show, the Puerto Rican superstar leaned into that message. His performance was filled with tributes to Latin American culture and identity. Celebrity guests included Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Cardi B, and fellow Puerto Rican icon Ricky Martin.

At one powerful moment, Bad Bunny looked into the camera and said, “God Bless America,” before naming more than 20 countries across North, Central, and South America. Behind him, dancers waved flags from across the region — with the U.S. and Puerto Rican flags front and center.

The performance was widely praised as a celebration of culture, unity, and identity, even as the debate sparked by Jake Paul continued to ripple across social media.