Was Bad Bunny Wearing a Bulletproof Vest During Super Bowl Halftime? Speculation Floods Social Media – Here's the Truth

Bad Bunny's headline-making Super Bowl LX halftime performance at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California was historic as the first all-Spanish, pan-Latin show on the NFL's biggest stage. Yet, alongside the praise for the spectacle, a different conversation has flooded social media.

Fans began speculating that the Puerto Rican superstar was wearing a bulletproof vest during his set. People are convinced that the headliner is wearing tactical gear as a precaution from a wave of backlash and reported death threats that had already followed the announcement of his Super Bowl performance, but which intensified after his Grammys 'ICE out' speech. To many, his rigid, boxy silhouette gave it away, but is there any truth to it?

Fans Convinced Bad Bunny was Wearing a Bulletproof Vest

After the performance, fans speculated that the Puerto Rican singer and rapper, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was wearing a bulletproof vest beneath his outfit. One post on X from MR (@marcorojas616) read: 'Bad Bunny wearing a bullet proof vest the whole time was Gangsta.'

When challenged by another fan, they replied: 'You can see the outline and how bulky all his outfits were. He's been wearing one daily since it was announced he was headlining the Super Bowl.'

Other posts reflected concern rather than admiration. On Facebook, Terrell Benally wrote: 'The fact that Bad Bunny had to wear a bulletproof vest is sad. Very telling on the state of our country and current administration 💔.'

On TikTok, a fan commented under the NFL's post about Bad Bunny's halftime performance: 'him having to wear a bulletproof vest is just sad,' highlighting fears about his safety amid online backlash and reported threats.

Grammys Rumour Already Debunked

Following his win at the 2026 Grammys, fans questioned whether Bad Bunny's tuxedo concealed a bulletproof vest underneath. In reality, as Vanity Fair and Vogue reported, his custom Schiaparelli look, created by Texan designer Daniel Roseberry, featured a corset, not a vest. The structured tailoring explained his rigid silhouette and limited movement, dispelling the rumour.

Breaking Down His Super Bowl Look

For his Super Bowl look, Vogue reported that Bad Bunny was styled by Storm Pablo and Marvin Douglas Linares, his frequent collaborators. The ensemble was sourced from Spain-based retailer Zara. He wore a collared shirt and tie, a sport-inspired jersey with his family name Ocasio and number 64 on it, chinos, and sneakers—all in a shade of cream.

The number honoured his late uncle Cutito, born in 1964, who taught Bad Bunny much of what he knows about the NFL. Both of them are fans of the San Francisco 49ers.

Bad Bunny wore a matching cream pair of gloves, a Royal Oak timepiece from Audemars Piguet and a pair of his own 'BadBo 1.0' sneakers made in collaboration with Adidas.

The Truth Behind the Bulletproof Vest Speculation

So, was he really wearing a bulletproof vest? There are no credible reports or official statements confirming the claim. Fans have pointed out that the structured, boxy silhouette may simply be a result of the costume design, which appears intended to mirror the shape of a football jersey.

While fans noted his seemingly rushed and unplanned exit at the end of the performance—removing his earpiece and bumping into staff as his microphone cut out—the details do not substantiate the vest theory. Much like the earlier Grammys rumour, this claim appears to be a hoax.