Bad Bunny Fires Back on SNL: Spanish Super Bowl Show Sparks Bold Monologue and Cultural Pride

Bad Bunny again guest hosted Saturday Night Live, delivering a bilingual monologue to respond to the outcry over his soon-to-be Super Bowl halftime show. The Puerto Rican rapper, who will be headlining 2026's show in Spanish only, employed humor and genuine commentary to voice against opponents of the NFL's choice.

Starting with light-hearted jabs, Bad Bunny mocked right-wing reaction, joking that "even Fox News" was thrilled about his set. A neatly chopped-up montage of right-wing pundits aired, hilariously declaring him their "favorite musician" and "next president." The monologue then switched to Spanish, in which Bad Bunny expressed gratitude to Latinos and Latinas in America, celebrating their work and resilience.

He concluded with a saucy challenge: "If you didn't understand what I just said, you have four months to learn." The words soon went viral, as people quoted them as a call to action for cultural representation and language inclusion.

The visit was also preceded by a surprise cameo by Jon Hamm and marked the beginning of SNL's season 51. The visit follows his sold-out 31-date Puerto Rico residency and precedes his upcoming world tour. Amidst political unrest and the threats of ICE presence at the Super Bowl location, Bad Bunny stood firm, turning criticism into a moment of empowerment.

His soliloquy was not just entertainment—it was a proclamation of identity, unity, and pride.