Bad Bunny calls Lady Gaga for Latin version of 'Die With a Smile' at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny invited Lady Gaga to perform a special Latin version of 'Die With a Smile' during his Super Bowl show.
During the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny featured Lady Gaga in a special performance where they sang a Latin version of the song 'Die With a Smile.' Lady Gaga, dressed in a blue outfit adorned with a flower in her hair, joined Bad Bunny in presenting the song to the audience. The performance was reimagined with a cumbia rhythm, a musical style native to Latin countries, showcasing a blend of cultural elements between the artists.
The segment concluded with Bad Bunny's dancers waving flags from various Latin American countries, underscoring the event's political implications. Bad Bunny made a statement during the performance by naming different countries without explicitly referencing critiques aimed at U.S. immigration policies or Donald Trump, although the underlying message of unity among Latino communities seemed clear. At a previous time, Trump had expressed disdain towards Bad Bunny's involvement in the Super Bowl, questioning the decision and dismissing the artist's significance.
This performance demonstrates not only the cultural synergy between iconic artists like Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga but also reflects the social and political commentary often present in large-scale events like the Super Bowl. By choosing to infuse the performance with powerful themes of identity and representation, it highlights the importance of visibility for Latino voices in mainstream media and encourages conversations about pressing societal issues without directly confronting them on stage.