Bad Bunny Embroiled In Nasty $16M Lawsuit As Super Bowl Halftime Show Debut Nears
By Fiyin Olowokandi on January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM EST
Bad Bunny has been unceremoniously dragged to court by a woman who claims he used a recording of her voice without her consent.
The plaintiff has slapped the singer with an eight-figure lawsuit, weeks ahead of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which he is set to headline.
Notably, Bad Bunny has been on the receiving end of bad press lately, from receiving backlash on being selected to headline the 2026 Super Bowl to being criticized for his stance on the U.S. immigration policies.
Bad Bunny Could Lose Millions In Fresh Lawsuit
One Tainaly Y. Serrano Rivera has dragged Bad Bunny to court, claiming that a line she recorded in 2018 is now being used in his songs.
According to court documents, Rivera was allegedly asked to record the line by the singer’s producer, Roberto J. Rosado, also known as La Paciencia.
The line simply says, “Mira, puñeta, no me quiten el perrero," which can be translated to “Look, as-hole, don’t take away the perreo.”
After recording it, Rivera claimed that she didn’t sign a contract or license authorizing its use. However, it was used in Bad Bunny’s 2018 song, “Solo de Mi,” and his 2025 song, “EoO,” without her consent.
According to Rivera, the line has also widely become associated with Bad Bunny as one of his catchphrases. As a result, the plaintiff is seeking compensation to the tune of a whopping sum of $16 million, Entertainment Weekly reports.
Bad Bunny Recently Faced Backlash For Touching A Museum Artifact
Being dragged to court is not the only unfortunate incident that has plagued the 31-year-old singer recently. According to The Blast, just last month, Bad Bunny came under heavy fire after an innocent museum visit turned sour.
The “I Like it” singer was concluding his "Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour" when he paid a visit to the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico City. During the visit, he was photographed posing next to an ancient Maya stone slab, with his hand on it.
The ancient artifact is said to date back to 250-900 AD. As an intriguing piece of history, the stone slab is also said to hold much significance in political and religious spaces. However, seeing Bad Bunny touch the stone seemed to have crossed a line.
The National Institute of Anthropology released a statement condemning the singer’s actions, and it read, “As is public knowledge, physical contact with archaeological goods is prohibited.”
Bad Bunny Was Also Criticized For Sitting Down During A Rendition Of ‘God Bless America’
Weeks before the unfortunate museum visit, Bad Bunny attended a game between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. He appeared to have sat down during the seventh-inning rendition of “God Bless America,” and the public didn’t take it well.
One MAGA supporter, Tomi Lahren, slammed the Grammy Award winner on X, accusing him of exhibiting a “clear disdain for America.”
Another user wrote, “THIS CARTOON RABBIT IS THE BEST THE NFL HAS TO OFFER THE AMERICAN PEOPLE FOR THE HALFTIME SHOW??!! Sorry, NFL, you have been DELETED! Send this rabbit back down the hole he came out of,” per The Blast.
Thousands Sign Petition To Remove Bad Bunny As Super Bowl Headliner
The incident at the Yankees game did little to bolster Bad Bunny’s standing. Instead, it amplified public criticism and reinforced dissatisfaction among fans over his selection as the Super Bowl headliner.
The Blast reported that over 50,000 people signed a petition requesting that Bad Bunny be replaced by country singer George Strait as the Super Bowl headliner.
The petition argued that Bad Bunny’s “drag performances and style are the opposite of what families expect on football's biggest stage,” while “George Strait embodies unity, tradition, and the timeless American music that truly deserves the 2026 Super Bowl spotlight.”
NFL Announced A Special Pre-Super Bowl Concert Amid Bad Bunny Backlash
Although the NFL did not remove Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, they reached a compromise. In late October, the NFL announced a pre-Super Bowl concert set to be held on February 6, a few days before the main event.
According to The Blast, the show is set to feature the singer, Sting, with tickets starting at $750 and including a meet-and-greet experience with both former and current NFL players.
As for the protest against Bad Bunny, the NFL firmly stood by its decision to keep him as a performer, with Commissioner Roger Goodell saying it was "carefully thought through."
He further praised the Puerto Rican, declaring that his Halftime show will "be exciting and a united moment."
