Puerto Rican famous person Unhealthy Bunny will convey his Latin lure and reggaeton aptitude to the NFL’s greatest stage subsequent 12 months, headlining the Apple Music Tremendous Bowl halftime present at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8, the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation introduced Sunday.
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The choice comes amid one other career-defining run for Unhealthy Bunny. He not too long ago accomplished a historic Puerto Rico residency that drew greater than half 1,000,000 followers and is main all nominees on the Latin Grammys this November. His album Un Verano Sin Ti, sung completely in Spanish, has cemented his standing as one of many world’s most-streamed artists.
“What I’m feeling goes past myself,” Unhealthy Bunny mentioned in an announcement. “It’s for individuals who got here earlier than me and ran numerous yards so I may are available and rating a landing… that is for my folks, my tradition, and our historical past. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”
Roc Nation founder Jay-Z praised the artist’s affect, saying, “What Unhealthy Bunny has performed and continues to do for Puerto Rico is really inspiring. We’re honored to have him on the world’s greatest stage.”
The 31-year-old, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has received three Grammys and 12 Latin Grammys. Past music, he has starred in movies akin to Bullet Practice, Caught Stealing, and Completely satisfied Gilmore 2, and has collaborated with high style homes worldwide. He’ll enter the Latin Grammys because the main nominee, dethroning producer and songwriter Édgar Barrera.
“His music has not solely damaged data however has elevated Latin music to the middle of popular culture,” mentioned Oliver Schusser, vice chairman of Apple Music and Beats. “We’re thrilled to as soon as once more accomplice with the NFL and Roc Nation to ship this historic efficiency to tens of millions of followers worldwide. We all know this present will probably be unforgettable.”
