The Halftime Show started out with Bad Bunny in a field of sugarcane. Sugarcane used to be a cash crop of Puerto Rico. As a result, it became a major source of labor exploitation.
The first song that Bad Bunny performed was Tití Me Preguntó. While performing this song, he walked among laborers in pavas chopping at stalks and tall plants that formed something similar to a labyrinth. He walked past vendors of coco frio and tacos, a group of older men playing dominoes, and women getting their nails done.
The next song that Bad Bunny performed was Yo Perreo Sola. This song is often described as a feminist reggaeton anthem that has quickly become a cultural phenomenon. The choreography throughout this set was filled with dancers embodying self-expression. Something that Bad Bunny is vocal about is women’s voices being more present in a musical genre dominated by men.
After that song, Bad Bunny performed Soltera which was filled with his infectious joy. The next song that was performed was Gasolina. This was a nod towards the pioneers of this musical genre. The last song on this part of the show was Monaco, before it took an unexpected turn.
The next song was dtMF. Unlike the other songs, a live orchestra with a conductor came on stage. This arrangement of this song elevated it into something with colliding strings and brass instruments in a way that was unexpectedly beautiful.
Then, musical guest Lady Gaga came onstage to perform Die With a Smile alongside Bad Bunny. This song was reimagined with a Latin twist. The song ended with the pair salsa dancing.
The next song that was performed was Baile Inolvidable. The song was filled with intricate dancing that was able to captivate everyone.
Following that, Bad Bunny performed Nueva Yol. This song paid tribute to the Latin diaspora that many latino viewers resonated with.
The next musical guest who came on stage was Ricky Martin, who performed Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawái alongside Bad Bunny. They sang the song in a rendition similar to a traditional Puerto Rican mountain folk song. The song is a plea for the island not to turn out as Hawaii did, with American colonization systematically marginalizing native language, culture, and land.
Then, he performed El Apagón. This song was a resistance anthem because of the mini-documentary that came alongside the song about the iniquities in Puerto Rico. This song started out with workers falling out of utility poles in flashes of sparks, nodding towards the Hurricane Maria that left the island territory amidst a blackout for several months on end back in 2017.
Afterwards, there was an energy shift to the song Café con Ron. It is a smoother, groovy song that was performed with a live orchestra. Performers then came out with flags representing their native country. This was the only part of the whole performance when Bad Bunny said any English, saying God Bless America, followed by him saying the names of all of the countries represented that night.
The encore of this performance was the song Debí Tirar Más Fotos. The message of the song represents cherishing memories of the past, hitting in a nostalgic way. Confetti rained down from the top of the Superdome during this song as the stadium sang along.
