BAD BUNNY STRIKES BACK: “CHARLIE KIRK IS NO HERO — HE’S A PROPAGANDA MACHINE WRAPPED IN A FLAG”

In a stunning escalation of the cultural firestorm surrounding the upcoming Super Bowl, global superstar

Bad Bunny has unleashed a furious tirade against Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and its decision to host a competing “All-American Halftime Show” in tribute to Charlie Kirk. The controversy, which has already split audiences across the nation, now threatens to ignite a full-scale culture war on one of America’s biggest stages.

The dispute began when Turning Point USA announced plans to replace the traditional Super Bowl halftime performance — originally set to feature Bad Bunny — with a patriotic concert headlined by

Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Lee Greenwood. Branded as a “celebration of true American values,” the TPUSA event aims to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, promising a “return to faith, freedom, and family.”

But for Bad Bunny, the move was nothing short of an insult. The Puerto Rican hitmaker, who was previously set to headline the official NFL show, didn’t hold back his rage. “Charlie Kirk a hero? Please,” he said in a fiery statement that immediately went viral. “He’s not an icon — he’s a megaphone for hate wrapped in a flag. If that’s what they call American values, then America needs saving, not singing.”

Bad Bunny’s words sent shockwaves through social media, where hashtags like #BadBunnyVsKirk and #SuperBowlCultureWar began trending within minutes. His supporters praised his defiance, calling it a stand for inclusion and authenticity. “He’s defending art from being hijacked by politics,” one fan wrote on X. But conservative voices fired back, accusing the artist of disrespecting American traditions and using his platform to attack a national symbol.

Music journalist Alex Rivera described the clash as “a defining cultural moment.” He noted, “This isn’t just about a halftime show — it’s about who gets to define America’s story. On one side, you have artists like Bad Bunny pushing global unity; on the other, figures like Kid Rock fighting to preserve a patriotic identity rooted in old-school values.”

Inside sources reveal that the NFL was blindsided by TPUSA’s parallel show announcement, which is set to air at the same time as the official halftime performance. Executives reportedly fear the controversy could overshadow the game itself, splitting audiences and advertisers alike. “It’s a nightmare scenario,” one insider admitted. “No one wants the Super Bowl to turn into a political battleground — but that’s exactly what’s happening.”

Meanwhile, Kid Rock has doubled down, defending the tribute as “a moment America needs.” In a statement released Friday, he said, “We’re not doing this to offend — we’re doing it to remind. You can’t cancel pride, and you can’t silence patriots.”

For Bad Bunny, however, the issue is personal. “I worked my whole life to represent culture, to give voice to the voiceless,” he said in a later post. “Now they’re twisting it into something ugly. I won’t stand by while my art is turned into propaganda.”

As both sides dig in, the battle lines are clear — one show will wave the flag, the other will defend the freedom to challenge it. The Super Bowl may still be months away, but the fight for America’s cultural soul has already begun.