Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Payday: A Modest Win for the Star, But Millions More to Come From Exposure.
Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico's biggest music export, put on a high-energy performance during Sunday's Super Bowl, but it appears he won't walk away with a fat payday. As one of the halftime show performers, Bad Bunny earned the union scale rate, estimated at around $1,000 per day, according to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists contract.
While this modest fee is likely a decent consolation prize for the singer, it's clear that the real winners are advertisers and viewers tuning in to watch the show. With over 100 million people expected to watch the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's exposure will be amplified, driving streams, ticket sales, and social media buzz around his music.
As for the Puerto Rican superstar himself, he expressed excitement about the performance, describing it as "a huge party" where he wanted to share his culture. And, judging by his recent success – including winning album of the year honors at the Grammys with an all-Spanish-language album – it's clear that Bad Bunny is feeling the momentum.
However, not everyone is celebrating the halftime show. Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group, plans to host its own competing event, streamed on YouTube and other platforms, featuring artists like Kid Rock. The "All-American Halftime Show" aims to offer an alternative agenda – one centered around faith, family, and freedom.
While Bad Bunny's payday might be modest, it's likely that he'll see a significant financial boost from the exposure generated by his performance. And with millions more watching the Super Bowl, the potential for long-term gains in terms of streams, ticket sales, and brand recognition is huge.
Bad Bunny, Puerto Rico's biggest music export, put on a high-energy performance during Sunday's Super Bowl, but it appears he won't walk away with a fat payday. As one of the halftime show performers, Bad Bunny earned the union scale rate, estimated at around $1,000 per day, according to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists contract.
While this modest fee is likely a decent consolation prize for the singer, it's clear that the real winners are advertisers and viewers tuning in to watch the show. With over 100 million people expected to watch the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny's exposure will be amplified, driving streams, ticket sales, and social media buzz around his music.
As for the Puerto Rican superstar himself, he expressed excitement about the performance, describing it as "a huge party" where he wanted to share his culture. And, judging by his recent success – including winning album of the year honors at the Grammys with an all-Spanish-language album – it's clear that Bad Bunny is feeling the momentum.
However, not everyone is celebrating the halftime show. Turning Point USA, a conservative activist group, plans to host its own competing event, streamed on YouTube and other platforms, featuring artists like Kid Rock. The "All-American Halftime Show" aims to offer an alternative agenda – one centered around faith, family, and freedom.
While Bad Bunny's payday might be modest, it's likely that he'll see a significant financial boost from the exposure generated by his performance. And with millions more watching the Super Bowl, the potential for long-term gains in terms of streams, ticket sales, and brand recognition is huge.