Jake Paul Claims Hacked After Bad Bunny Backlash

has now claimed he was 'hacked' after he came under fire for his rant about Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday night.

The YouTuber turned professional boxer, 29, encouraged his fans to boycott Bad Bunny's performance, because he is a 'fake citizen who hates America'.

However, some fans turned on him and called him a 'hypocrite' for publicly slamming Bad Bunny, while personally reeping the benefits of the Puerto Rican tax system.

Jake, who owns a $16million mansion in Dorado, later tried to clarify his opinion, explaining he was criticising the artist, 31, for 'hating' on the U.S. despite benefiting from the platform it gives him, before backtracking altogether.

Seemingly trying to suggest it was not him who posted attacking the star, Jake said: 'Guys I love Bad Bunny idk what happened on my last night? Wtf.'

However, not everyone was buying that Jake had been the victim of cyber hacking, and even suggested that maybe his views were losing him brand deals.

Sharing their thoughts in the comments section, they said: 'Jake lost some brand deals and is in panic mode.'

Another person said it sounded like Jake feared losing his tax benefits, writing: 'Worried you're gonna get kicked out of your tax haven? You're a clown wearing PR patches and using PR when it benefits you, go ahead and move out of Dorado, PR...

'And go pay your federal taxes back in the mainland. Just so we're clear here: Paul only lives in PR because he enjoys federal tax exemption (Act 60 look it up). Hope you know after yesterday you're not welcome here'.

Other said: 'At least stand on the stupid s*** you say. So pathetic'; It's okay to just admit the show was elite and the 'fake citizen' angle didn't land. No need to blame the ghost in the machine. Character is what you tweet when you think your audience is on your side; damage control is what you tweet when realise they aren't'.

Puerto Rican native Bad Bunny did divide the American public with his Spanish-language performance, with some complaining that it isn't 'reflective of US culture'.

However, others have insisted that it was a positive representation of the Hispanic and Latino community - and how it is ultimately a part of wider American culture.

Ahead of the game on Sunday, Jake appeared to tell fans to 'switch off' the halftime show to express their lack of support to the National Football League (NFL).

Fans of the brothers may be surprised by Jake's stance, after he and Logan moved to Puerto Rico in 2021, telling fans it was to leverage tax benefits.

Taking to X on Sunday, Jake wrote: 'Purposefully turning off the halftime show. Let's rally together and show big corporations they can't just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them).

'You are their benefit. Realise you have power. Turn off this halftime. A fake American citizen performing, who publicly hates America. I cannot support that.'

Jake then doubled down on his view and claimed it was being 'misinterpreted'.

Insisting that he did consider him 'fake', Jake said: 'The problem with my tweet is the word fake being misinterpreted. He's not a fake citizen, obviously because he's Puerto Pican and I love Puerto Rico and all Americans who support the country.

'Moreso Bunny is fake bc of his values and criticism of our great country.'

He then added: 'To clarify: I wasn't calling anyone a "fake citizen" because they're from Puerto Rico. I live in Puerto Rico, and I love Puerto Rico. I have used my platform to support Puerto Rico time and time again and will always do so.

'But if you're publicly criticising ICE who are doing their job and openly hating on America, I'm going to speak on it. Period. That's the same reason I called out Hunter Less. If you benfit from a country and the platform it gives you, but publicly disrespect it at the same time, that's what I mean by being a fake citizen.'

Jake criticised Hess via social media this month after the skier expressed mixed emotions about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics.

However, Jake has now appeared to suggest that it wasn't him making any of these remarks regarding Bad Bunny on his X page, and claimed he 'loves' the singer.

One notable player who condemed Jake for his opinion was his own brother Logan, who reposted Jake's statement and stated that his sibling's opinion on the show did not align with his own.

YouTuber Logan - who attended the game with his model wife Nina Agdal - wrote: 'I love my brother but I don't agree with this.'

'Puerto Ricans are Americans & I'm happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island'.

At the time, fans were also quick to call out Jake - who is originally from Cleveland - on his 'hypocritical comments', reaffirming that his place of residence is in Puerto Rico.

One said: 'You own a house in Puerto Rico and fly its flag when it's convenient. Rather than saying "fake American", just say what you really mean.'

Jake currently resides, in a 12,000 sq-foot mansion, which is thought to have eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 40-person hot tub, a resort-style pool, and a separate entertainment building.

Bad Bunny recently released a documentary - El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente - which explores the gentrification and displacement of local Puerto Ricans caused by wealthy outsiders moving to the island under tax incentive programs.

Jake previously criticised Bad Bunny on the Philip DeFranco Show in 2022, saying he finds it 'hypocritical' that he 'takes advantage of the tax scheme that he is also publicly attacking'.

Jake has previously proudly showcased the Puerto Rican flag during sports events and wore it on his boxing shorts during his fight against Anthony Joshua last year.

Picking up on the conflicting behaviour, one person said: 'Jake Paul currently lives in Puerto Rico to avoid paying American Taxes. You can't make this up'.

Another said: 'Saying all this while living in Puerto Rico AND benefiting off of it, mind you. wearing the PR flag on everything you do as if you are one of us but now we REAL puertoricans are fake americans? fuck you you lame a*s b*tch.'

While Logan spoke out against his brother's views online, some noted that when asked if he was excited for Bad Bunny's show he had already said 'no'.

Logan gave his answer on video when quizzed by Fox News at the game.

Confused fans queried: 'Damage control. You screamed 'NO' to the camera when you were asked "if you were excited for the halftime show" an hour before. Does not align if you ask me';

'You said you weren't excited for the show so why you switching up now?' 

Just a week before the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny criticized the Trump administration's US Immigration and Customs Enforcement department while accepting the award for Best Música Urbana Album at the Grammys.

He said: 'We're not savage, we're not animals, we're not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,' he said during his acceptance speech for Best Música Urbana Album. 'I want to say to people, I know it's tough not to hate in these days, and I was thinking we get contaminados [contaminated].'

'The hate gets more powerful with more hate,' the musician added. 'The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love. We don't hate them. We love our people, we love our family and that's the way to do it. With love. Don't forget that, please.'

Trump has now called 's all-Spanish  halftime show 'one of the worst ever' and a 'slap in the face' to America.

The US President said the rapper's gig was 'absolutely terrible' and that there was 'nothing inspirational' about choosing a star who didn't perform in English.

Trump was also deeply unhappy about some of the suggestive dancing because the artist repeatedly grabbed his crotch and there were women twerking on stage.

'Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World', he said in is excoriating review on Truth Social.

'It makes no sense, is an affront to the Greatness of America, and doesn't represent our standards of Success, Creativity, or Excellence'. 

Bad Bunny - whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio - was joined by , , Ricky Martin, , and as he headlined the show, where the trounced the by 29–13.

The football field at the Levi's Stadium in California was transformed into a sugarcane plantation and included domino players, a Latino wedding and utility poles for him to climb up to perform. 

Bad Bunny, a vocal opponent of Trump's ICE agency, listed countries through North and South American while holding a football with the words, 'Together, we are America' written on it.

A message on the big screen then read: 'The only thing more powerful than hate is love.'

At one point he also placed his hand on a young boy's head and handed him a Grammy. Viewers initially thought it was Liam Conejo Ramos, the five-year-old who was detained by ICE agents last month. But in fact it was a young actor.

While fans called it a love letter to Latin and Hispanic culture, the performance angered Trump.

He wrote: 'This "Show" is just a "slap in the face" to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day — including the Best Stock Market and 401(k)s in History! 

'There is nothing inspirational about this mess of a Halftime Show and watch, it will get great reviews from the Fake News Media, because they haven't got a clue of what is going on in the REAL WORLD'.

As an afterthought, Trump repeated his regular criticism of his least-favorite NFL rule, writing: 'And, by the way, the NFL should immediately replace its ridiculous new Kickoff Rule. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!'

Trump's MAGA base also voted with their fingers by turning off NBC at halftime and instead firing up YouTube to watch Turning Point USA's 'All-American' show instead.

Trump also suggested last week he was staying away because of the choice of musicians.

'I'm anti-them. I think it's a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible', he said when asked about Bad Bunny and Green Day. 

Over 5 million fans were on the live stream at its peak to watch Kid Rock and Co provide an alternative halftime entertainment.

Trump is yet to share his thoughts on the Charlie Kirk-themed show that aired alongside the official one, but it would not be surprising to hear the president give that a more positive review.

Bad Bunny's mostly Spanish set began with Tití Me Preguntó.

He was dressed in a short white shirt and white trousers with drawstrings, and he carried a football in his white-gloved hands. 

After the opener came Yo Perreo Sola, Safaera, Party, Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR, EoO and Monaco. 

In an amusing prerecorded segment, Bad Bunny appeared to fall through a roof into the living room of a shocked family, but he quickly brushed the plaster dust off his shoulders and kicked open the front door.

He was pulled down a row of violinists as a couple appeared to conclude a marriage ceremony, leading into Gaga's surprise appearance for one of her songs.

Gaga, wearing a blue sleeveless dress with a plunging neckline and a tiered skirt, performed a rendition of Die With A Smile, but rearranged into a Salsa-style version

As Bad Bunny left the maze of sugar cane, he stopped to sing next to fruit vendors, a table of old men playing games and a beautician styling another woman's nails.

He then emerged on the roof of a building while a group of celebrities.

In an amusing prerecorded segment, Bad Bunny appeared to fall through the building roof into the living room of a shocked family