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The controversy surrounding the NFL's choice for the Super Bowl LX halftime show continues to grow like a snowball. The latest to join the list of critics is Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson, who expressed strong disapproval of Bad Bunny's selection as the featured performer.
Dickerson urged the Puerto Rican artist to "keep his ass" away from the Super Bowl LX if he truly does not like the United States. Speaking to a TMZ photographer, the former Los Angeles Rams star said he had heard comments made by the reggaeton singer about the country, which he found disrespectful. In his view, someone who does not respect the U.S. should not be associated with its most-watched sporting event.
I'm from the US. I love my country. And if you don't like the United States, just get your ass out of here and don't come over here.
Although Benito Martínez, better known as Bad Bunny, was born in Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, Dickerson added:
I know Puerto Rico is part of the US. But, it's not the US. That's the way I look at it. That's the way I feel.
Dickerson did not specify exactly what he had heard about Bad Bunny's alleged remarks, but his comments add to the mounting criticism of this year's halftime show choice, which has sparked widespread debate across the sports and entertainment worlds.
Bad Bunny prefers performing in his homeland rather than touring U.S. cities
As part of his Debí Haber Tirado Más Fotos tour, the Puerto Rican singer decided to perform exclusively on the island, avoiding U.S. cities. Reports suggested that he made this decision partly because of issues involving the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, which he believed could affect many of his fans living in the United States.
Critics have also questioned his suitability for the Super Bowl stage, arguing that most of his songs are in Spanish and that the predominantly English-speaking audience would not understand him. However, during his recent monologue on Saturday Night Live, Bad Bunny delivered a sharp response to his detractors, saying they had four months to learn the language before the big game.
Former President Donald Trump also voiced his disapproval of the NFL's choice, echoing sentiments similar to Dickerson's. The selection of the reggaeton superstar has thus become a polarizing topic, dividing fans and commentators alike.
Dickerson concluded his remarks by reinforcing his stance:
If Bad Bunny said something about the US, don't come here and perform. You know, don't come here. Stay in your country.
Super Bowl LX will be played on February 8 at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, California. Whether Bad Bunny's show will silence his critics or further ignite debate remains to be seen, but for now, the uproar surrounding his selection shows no signs of slowing down.