Republican lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have called for a formal investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime performance, citing concerns over alleged explicit content aired during the broadcast.
The 13-minute performance took place on February 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and was broadcast nationally by NBCUniversal. Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artiste, delivered a mostly Spanish-language set highlighting Latin music and culture, attracting an estimated 122 million viewers.
Letter Requests Inquiry Into NFL and NBCUniversal
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee led the calls for scrutiny in a letter addressed to House Energy and Commerce Committee chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky.
In the letter, he requested an inquiry into the NFL and NBCUniversal, alleging the organisations had prior knowledge of and approved content he described as inappropriate for primetime television.
Concerns Over Choreography and Lyrics
Ogles cited choreography and lyrical content from songs including Yo Perreo Sola and Safaera, arguing that the performance contained sexually suggestive elements unsuitable for a family audience.
He also questioned whether standard broadcast delay and content safeguards were applied during the live transmission.
Additional Lawmakers Echo Criticism
Other Republican lawmakers echoed the concerns. Rep. Randy Fine of Florida said he would urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to review the broadcast and consider possible fines.
Rep. Mark Alford of Missouri stated that House Republicans were already examining the issue, comparing the controversy to the fallout from Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl performance.
As of now, no official probe has been launched.
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