WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham Ignites Firestorm: Calls for Super Bowl Boycott Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show..
In a blistering live interview on October 31, 2025, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham didn’t hold back, slamming the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show as a “disgrace” that cheapens America’s gridiron crown jewel. “The Super Bowl isn’t some WNBA Finals sideshow—it’s the pinnacle of sportsmanship, not a circus of shock value and woke pandering,” she fumed, urging fans to boycott if the Puerto Rican superstar takes the Levi’s Stadium stage on February 8. Cunningham, a vocal WNBA advocate known for her unfiltered takes, argued that Bad Bunny’s Spanish-heavy sets and gender-fluid flair prioritize “global vibes” over the event’s traditional heart, echoing conservative outrage that’s dominated headlines since the NFL’s September announcement.
The backlash has polarized social media, with MAGA influencers like Robby Starbuck decrying the pick as anti-American, citing Bad Bunny’s Trump criticisms and non-English lyrics. Calls for boycotts surged, amplified by figures like Megyn Kelly and even former Trump advisor Corey Lewandowski, who joked about ICE “checking IDs” at the game—prompting White House denials and MSNBC condemnation as “disturbing.”< X erupted with memes labeling it a “demonic drag show,” while others mocked the hypocrisy, noting repeated failed NFL boycotts over kneeling or cheerleaders.<grok:render
Cunningham’s viral clip, viewed over 5 million times, drew WNBA praise for her “raw authenticity” but also flak from progressives accusing her of cultural insensitivity. “You’re dumb as f*ck if you think this unites fans,” one detractor tweeted, flipping her past clapbacks. Yet supporters flooded her mentions: “Finally, someone says it—sports first, spectacle second!”
The NFL, partnering with Roc Nation, doubled down, hailing Bad Bunny’s “cultural vibrancy” to boost global viewership after Kendrick Lamar’s 133.5 million tune-in last year. Polls show Democrats overwhelmingly approve (74%), while Republicans fume. As Cunningham’s rant trends alongside Bad Bunny’s streaming spike, the debate underscores football’s culture-war fault lines: tradition vs. diversity. Will fans tune out, or will controversy pack the stands? One thing’s clear—Super Bowl LX is already the hottest ticket in town.
