Eric Dickerson Pivots From Bad Bunny To NFL Slander Over Halftime Show

Bad Bunny is not catching any breaks ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show.

The Puerto Rican hitmaker's upcoming performance is definitely rattling some quarters, including Donald Trump and MAGA, and now, NFL legend Eric Dickerson is in the chat.

Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the 2026 halftime show last September by the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation. 

The former pro footballer expressed his displeasure over the choice of the Puerto Rican rapper to headline the big stage on February 8. According to him, Bunny is doing just fine in Puerto Rico, where he belongs, and he would have loved anyone else except him.

He reiterated this in a recent interview at the San Jose airport on his way to settle in for the most significant event in football, where he questioned why the organizers could not get a home-based artist to do the gig.

"How about someone from right here in San Francisco? All these artists right here in the area to play at the Super Bowl," the former athlete noted. He also asked if a performance in Spanish would be easy for the American audience to grasp.

Dickerson continued that he was unsure if Bunny would perform in English or his native language. The former footballer emphasized to TMZ that he does not view Puerto Rico as part of the USA, although he had nothing against them.

Dickerson then moved his criticism to the top shots at the NFL, who, according to him, are making efforts to implement diversity in their policy. He referred to the Rooney Rule as a joke, focusing on the wrong things while ignoring the concerns of poorly paid Black coaches in the league.

He continued that at the end of the day, hiring a Black coach has little to do with coercion and more to do with choice. Dickerson stressed that sometimes, people from the same race feel comfortable doing business with each other.

He concluded his session by accusing the NFL of constantly chasing after the money while letting corruption take over their image. 

On February 3, The Blast shared that the NFL addressed Bunny's Grammy speech during a press conference to give an update on preparation for the event. NFL commissioner, Roger Goodell, was asked to speak on his expectations for the rapper's performance, given that he went a bit political at the Grammys.

Goodell clarified that the league had no bone to pick with his speech and, if anything, it made him stand out as a generational artist who absolutely deserved to grace the stage on February 8.

The commissioner continued that Bunny fully understands how influential the Super Bowl platform is, and so he will give a worthy performance. He described the halftime show as more than just a music performance, as it is also an opportunity for cultures to marry through creativity and talent.

The pop powerhouse was in the audience when Bunny stepped onto the stage to receive his coveted Grammy award, and she would not stop cheering, even after the ceremony. Gaga, in her interview with PEOPLE, revealed that she had endless admiration for Bunny due to his brilliance and kind nature.

She praised him for taking such a bold stance on the treatment of immigrants in America and for how he preached more love than hate, and added that more artists should learn from him.

The musician added that despite her lengthy years in the industry, she would not bother to give Bunny any advice because he knows exactly what he is doing. 

"He knows who he is, and that's the only thing that matters when you step onto that stage. All he has to do is be the beautiful person he already is, and the world will feel his heart," the star expressed.

The Puerto Rican rapper kept mum during the Apple Music press conference yesterday, February 5, about what fans should expect from his performance. 

The Blast stated that he refused to give any details as to whether anyone would be joining him on stage, as he did during Jennifer Lopez and Shakira's set. However, the rapper was sure about his audience dancing the night away to his sonorous tunes despite the fact that most of them would be in Spanish. 

Bunny assured his fans that his previous advice about them learning Spanish in under 4 months was no longer a prerequisite to enjoying his performance. They must, however, not forget to dance from the heart as they watch the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks battle it out for the Vince Lombardi Cup.

Will Bad Bunny's performance convince Eric Dickerson that the NFL made a good choice after all?