Bad Bunny's halftime show brought down the house at Sunday's Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29–13, but fans in the stadium and viewers at home were left puzzled by a jersey the hitmaker wore during part of his performance.
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After falling through the roof of a building in a pre-taped segment during his halftime show with Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin, Bad Bunny reemerged wearing a cropped cream-colored jersey that bore the number '64' on the chest and the name 'Ocasio' on the back.
Although he didn't give any clues as to the jersey's meaning, the Daily Mail has learned that the number and name have special significance to the Puerto Rican hitmaker, as they are an homage to his late uncle.
Bad Bunny's uncle previously played football and wore 64 on his jersey, and the performer — whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — shares the name with his uncle.
But the number may have also done double duty as a dark allusion to the death toll of Hurricane Maria.
The devastating storm battered much of the Caribbean in September 2017, but the most severe damage was felt in the US territory of Puerto Rico, where Bad Bunny was born.
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Fans of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show were puzzled by an unexplained '64' on his jersey
He also had Ocasio printed above the number on the back side of the jersey
The Daily Mail has learned that Bad Bunny wore 64 as an homage to his late uncle, who played football and wore the number on his team jersey
The death toll was initially reported by the island's government at a relatively modest 64, but that figure was widely mocked by locals and experts, and it eventually proved to be a woefully inaccurate undercount.
In response to a study of deaths attributable to the hurricane by George Washington University, Puerto Rico's governor later released an updated death estimate of 2,975.
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Donald Trump, who was serving his first term as president at the time of Hurricane Maria, later disputed the more accurate death toll.
Although the number was arrived at as the result of an extensive study, Trump falsely claimed that '3,000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico.'
He also claimed that Democrats had created the higher number to 'make me look as bad as possible,' though there was no evidence of falsification of the final death toll.
During the crisis, Trump had been criticized for downplay the severity of the damage and loss of life, and he also took fire for defending FEMA's response to the natural disaster.
Trump was widely criticized for throwing paper towels to a crowd watching his speech during an October 2017 visit to Puerto Rico, which some critics found to be both patronizing and a woefully inadequate form of aid.
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However, Trump later defended himself and claimed that people in the crowd were crying out for him to throw paper towel rolls at them.
Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, also shares the name on the back of his jersey with his uncle
The number may have also done double duty as a dark allusion to the death toll of Hurricane Maria. The death toll in Puerto Rico from the September 2017 hurricane was listed for months as 64, even as experts disputed that number
The death toll in Puerto Rico was later revised up to 2,975 in response to a study by George Washington University; the damage in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, is pictured on September 28, 2017
Though the game was the most highly anticipated of the year, there may have been even more buzz surrounding the halftime show from Bad Bunny
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Super Bowl LX took place from Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California as the Seattle Seahawks trounced the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX from February 2015.
In that match-up, it was Tom Brady who led the Patriots to the win, 28-24, after an explicable interception thrown by Russell Wilson in the endzone with 20 seconds left in the game.
The announcement that Bad Bunny would perform was first made in late September, instantly placing the singer and rapper at the center of a political firestorm.
Within days, the choice drew sharp rebukes from high-ranking government officials who questioned the artist's past criticisms of U.S. immigration policies. He previously cited ICE agents as a reason he did not include any mainland US dates for his tour.
Donald Trump was among those to criticize the decision and he later revealed that he would not be attending the game due to the Puerto Rican's selection.
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After winning one of his three Grammys last Sunday he did stir up more controversy as he said: 'Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say, ICE Out.'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has remained coy over Bad Bunny's latest criticism.
Speaking at his annual press conference at Super Bowl week, Goodell described Bad Bunny as 'one of the greatest artists in the world', before adding: 'He understood the platform he was on.
'This platform is used to unite people and to be able to bring people together with their creativity, with their talent, and to be able to use this moment to do that. I think artists in the past have done that.
'I think Bad Bunny understands that and I think he'll have a great performance.'
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One of the most famous people — and a previous collaborator with Bad Bunny leading many to wonder if they will be making an appearance during the halftime performance — with a vested interest in the game was Cardi B, as her boyfriend Stefon Diggs is the star wide receiver of the Patriots.
The 33-year-old rapper welcomed her first child with Diggs, a son, in November 2025, shortly after the couple publicly confirmed their relationship in June of that year.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican music superstar ‚ born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — performed a week after earning three Grammy Awards, including the top prize Album Of The Year
One of the most famous people with a vested interest in the game will be Cardi B as her boyfriend Stefon Diggs is the star wide receiver of the Patriots (they are seen in Denver last month)
Meanwhile, Charlie Puth (pictured in LA last week) — who gained recognition for his viral song covers on YouTube — sang the national anthem
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The 34-year-old New Jersey native was preceded by Brandi Carlile (pictured), who sang America The Beautiful, and Coco Jones, who performed the Black national anthem Lift Every Voice And Sing; they are both seen at the Grammy Awards last Sunday
The rapper previously filed for divorce from her former husband Offset in July 2024 and shares three children with him: Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and one-year-old Blossom.
She ended up being featured on stage during the performance with other stars, but she didn't perform.
Meanwhile, Charlie Puth — who gained recognition for his viral song covers on YouTube — sang the national anthem.
The 34-year-old New Jersey native was preceded by Brandi Carlile, who sang America The Beautiful, while Coco Jones performed the Black national anthem Lift Every Voice And Sing.
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Super Bowl Halftime Show's most shocking moments
Jackson was initially hired for the gig two years beforehand, only to be replaced with U2, who were thought to be a more suitable choice for the emotional post-9/11 performance.
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However once Jackson finally managed to get on the halftime stage, her career imploded.
While whirling through their choreography, Timberlake notoriously tore off a piece of Jackson's top, causing one of her breasts to be momentarily exposed to millions of viewers.
Over half a million complaints flooded into the Federal Communications Commission, with 65,000 of them coming from the Parents Television Council alone.
Jackson was blackballed from the industry, with radio and TV banning her songs and music videos. A planned biopic of Lena Horne, which she was to star in, also fell through as a result of the scandal.
Timberlake refrained from publicly defending Jackson and did not even apologize for causing her wardrobe malfunction until 2021, when a documentary about his ex Britney Spears led to his getting deluged with public opprobrium over his treatment of women.
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Kendrick Lamar's 'say Drake' (2025)
Kendrick Lamar divided Super Bowl fans last year after bringing his 13-year feud with Drake to a global stage, performing his viral diss track in a set dubbed the 'worst halftime show ever'.
The massive platform offered him a chance to take a swipe at his rap rival - teasing Not Like Us throughout his set before performing a redacted version of the controversial track.
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In addition to performing the song - which he was sued for because it includes lyrics labelling Drake a 'certified pedophile' - Kendrick brought out Serena Williams, who is also in a feud with the Canadian rapper.
Kendrick opted not to say pedophile so as not to trigger another lawsuit, telling the crowd, 'I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue.'
He did, however, go on to deliver two other controversial lines, including 'Say Drake, I hear you like them young' and 'trying to strike a chord and it's probably a minor,' as the crowd sang along.
The moment became a massive meme which circulates around internet to this day.
He also wore a big silver chain pendant with a small letter 'a', in another reference to 'A minor' in the lyrics.
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Rihanna's pregnancy reveal (2023)
Multiple time Grammy Award winner Rihanna confirmed she was pregnant with her second child after surprising fans with a baby bump during her highly anticipated comeback at the Super Bowl in 2023.
The A-lister, who gave birth to her first child just nine months previously, sent social media into a frenzy as she took to the stage and rubbed her tummy in front of a global audience of millions at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where the Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs.
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A representative for star confirmed the baby news shortly after the performance finished.
It marks the first time she has performed on live television since 2018, where she joined DJ Khaled on stage to sing Wild Thoughts at the Grammy Awards.
Rihanna started off the show suspended on a platform high above the field as she belted out her single B**** Better Have My Money. She was dressed in a baggy scarlet jumpsuit that covered up her curves and was strapped loosely on her.
However, she wore a skin-tight bodysuit underneath that highlighted her burgeoning baby bump.
She shares her first child, who was born on May 13, 2022, with the rapper A$AP Rocky, who kept a low profile at the event.
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Daughter Riot Rose was born on August 1, 2023. They have since welcomed a third child: daughter Rocki Irish born in September 2025.
Katy Perry and left shark (2015)
The infamous Left Shark first appeared when Katy Perry performed at the Super Bowl XLIX Half Time Show in 2015.
The shark - played by Katy's tour dancer Bryan Gaw - rose to fame after appearing to dance out of sink with the music and with his fellow costumed dancer to the right of Katy as she sang her hit California Gurls.
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The oddly timed free-style dancing immediately went viral, quickly becoming the highlight of Katy's musical performance.
Speaking to NPR, Bryan said that the off-kilter dance moves were rehearsed as he wanted to play a 'character' in the large shark costume.
Chatting to the station, he said: 'There's what's called free-style choreography, or, like, you get to move around or play your character as a dancer.
'I'm in a 7-foot blue shark costume. There's no cool in that. So what's the other option? Well, I'm gonna play a different character.'
Eminem takes a knee (2022)
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Eminem famously took a knee during a 2022 performance despite official NFL rules effectively banning players from performing the gesture made famous by Colin Kaepernick during the anthem.
The rules state 'all league and team personnel shall stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem' with players that refuse to stand asked to 'stay in the locker room until after the anthem has been performed.'
Eminem made the gesture, which has become a symbol of protest against racism, after he finished his performance of his hit song Lose Yourself.
In what would appear to be his moment to bow, Eminem - real name Marshall Mathers - dropped to the ground on one knee, with his head hanging solemnly.
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He maintained the position for approximately 50 seconds as the performers transitioned into Snoop Dogg's set.
Eminem did so even though no players from the Rams or Bengals knelt during the National Anthem at the start of the game - and there was no sign of any other kneeling from the audience either.
Michael Jackson stands in silence for two minutes (1993)
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The Super Bowl halftime show has become just as anticipated as the game itself and many credit Michael Jackson's 1993 performance as the one that completely changed the game.
The King Of Pop was in the prime of his career at 34-years-old when he took the stage at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California at Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993 which would become one of the most watched events in American television history with a near unbelievable 133,4million viewers.
The 12-and-a-half minute show was groundbreaking as it featured many elements including body doubles, a catapult entrance, and nearly two minutes of silence.
Michael's performance is considered as one of the most iconic in the event's history and he is credited as elevating the gig to a completely new level.
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Michael's performance began with a James Earl Jones voiceover as he called it an 'unprecedented Super Bowl spectacular starring Michael Jackson.'
The Bad hitmaker then seemed to appear at the top of the stadium's two jumbotrons only to find out they were actually body doubles.
Then Michael is finally revealed as he is catapulted from center stage and then stood completely frozen and silent for nearly two minutes as the crowd raucously cheered on in arguably the most iconic moment of the performance.
Prince performs Purple Rain in the pouring rain (2007)
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Dressed in his signature color purple, Prince performed on a stage shaped like his 'love symbol' - the same one he had temporarily changed his name to in the 1990s.
Although the halftime show traditionally takes place in the open air at the center of the stadium, Prince's gig marked the first time it rained.
Prince shrugged off the dangers of using equipment like electric guitars under a downpour, and in fact adored the challenge, to the point he reportedly wished it would 'rain harder.'
He treated the crowd to a medley of not just his own numbers but those of other musical icons, including Creedence Clearwater Revival's Proud Mary and Bob Dylan's All Along The Watchtower.
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His closer was, aptly enough, Purple Rain, culminating in a fireworks display.
M.I.A. flips the bird (2012)
British singer and rapper M.I.A. was a special guest during Madonna's performance in 2012.
However, censors did not expect the musician - born Maya Arulpragasam - to stick her middle finger up during the performance as they were unable to blur it in time from the live broadcast.
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M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj had joined Madonna on stage for a performance of the single Give Me All Your Lovin'
Both the NFL and NBC - who was broadcasting the massive event at the time - issued apologies and there was no action taken by the FCC.
NBC spokesman Christopher McCloskey said in a statement: 'We apologize for the inappropriate gesture that aired during halftime.
'It was a spontaneous gesture that our delay system caught late.'
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy added: 'The obscene gesture in the performance was completely inappropriate, very disappointing, and we apologize to our fans.'
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50 Cent comically hangs upside down (2022)
Rapper 50 Cent made a surprise appearance and his drop-in went viral at the time.
The musical artist emerged on stage swinging upside down from the rafters - hanging like a bat - and rapped for the crowd of 70,000 people at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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The rap artist, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, was a part of the ensemble performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, performing his 2003 hit In Da Club.
The upside down opening was a takeoff on the video the rapper released for the track, as he was seen pictured in a medical lab upside down.
A number of social media users poked fun at the unexpected presentation of the singer, with some likening his emergence to superheroes such as Spider-Man and Batman, or Star Wars protagonist Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back.