Fans were left divided after Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show on February 8.Bad Bunny delivered a dazzling 13-minute performance, making history as the first Super Bowl headliner to perform mostly in Spanish. Midway through the show, Lady Gaga joined him on stage for a salsa-inspired version of her 2024 hit Die With A Smile, appearing during a lively wedding-party themed segment.

While the halftime show was widely praised as a celebration of Latin culture in the United States, some viewers questioned Gaga’s inclusion, noting she is Italian-American rather than Latina. Critics on social media argued that a Latin artist could have taken the spotlight instead, suggesting performers like Gloria Estefan or Shakira might have better matched the theme.