Fans Slam ‘Bitter’ And ‘Corny’ Chris Brown Following Shady Dig At Bad Bunny

R&B singer Chris Brown is under fire once again after making a shady comment about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime performance, which continues to make waves in pop culture.

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny, real name Benito Antonio, gave NFL fans the perfect Super Bowl gift, combining some of his greatest hits in a festive performance meant to honor his culture.

Bad Bunny's performance also featured a slew of celebrity cameos, including Cardi B, Jessica Alba, and Ricky Martin.

Bad Bunny delivered a powerhouse performance during Super Bowl 60, dancing, singing, and moving across the massive football field to his chart-topping albums and hip-shaking singles.

Bad Bunny sang entirely in Spanish and united audiences worldwide to his songs like "Tití Me Preguntó" and "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS." Also during his set, Bad Bunny surprised viewers with a special performance of the salsa-inspired "Die with a Smile" with Lady Gaga.

Bad Bunny received praise from major celebrities about his awe-inspiring set, including words of affirmation from actress Kerry Washington, actor Ben Stiller, and others.

One celebrity, however, who felt the opposite about Bad Bunny's stellar show was singer Chris Brown, who shaded the Puerto Rican artist on Instagram.

Brown shared a post on his Instagram Stories in which he clearly took a dig at Bad Bunny, who reigned as the most-streamed artist on Spotify globally in 2025.

"I THINK ITS [sic] SAFE TO SAY.. THEY NEED ME!" Brown wrote atop a black screen with white text. The "Say Goodbye" singer even added a winking face emoji, seemingly implying that he knew his statement would be perceived as controversial.

Brown's comments echo those of many Republican leaders, who voiced frustration with the NFL's decision to have Bad Bunny headline such a coveted gig. "It's so shameful that they've decided to pick somebody who just seems to hate America so much to represent them at the halftime game," Department of Homeland Security adviser Corey Lewandowski said, according to ESPN.

The NFL, however, stood by its decision to have Bad Bunny headline this year's performance, citing the league's desire to expand its reach beyond the United States and connect with its growing Latino audience.

"It is a community of more than 70 million people here in the U.S. ... so it was very important for us to ensure that we were relevant," said Marissa Solis, the NFL's senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing.

Brown's comment didn't garner support from onlookers, many of whom criticized the "Kiss Kiss" singer and blasted him for spewing negativity.

"I hate when artists do that. Let dude have his moment," someone wrote, while another used his own lyric against him, adding, "I don't see how you can hate from outside the club, you can't even get in."

Another user said Bad Bunny was the performer the world needed right now. "Even if you don’t understand Spanish, I thought representation matters," they added.

Someone else called Brown "corny" for his words, and another said he sounded "bitter as f-ck."

Despite the negativity, Bad Bunny refused to let anyone rain on his parade. In an interview before the big moment, Bad Bunny implied that he was feeling beside himself.

"It's for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture, and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL," he said.

This does not mark the first time that Brown, 36, has voiced frustration over being excluded from events he believes he should be part of.

In 2024, Brown made headlines after calling out the chip brand Ruffles for allegedly requesting he be nixed from the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game.

"I was asked by the NBA to play in the all star game this year! Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do IT because of their sponsors like RUFFLES," Brown wrote in a post, reported by Complex. "At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f—ing past. I POSTED THE EMAILS SO YALL COULD SEE. The NBA still was tryna get me to come and sit court side… NOT F—ING HAPPENING.”