MAGA suggests surprising Super Bowl replacement for Bad Bunny

Conservative circles are abuzz with disapproval over the choice of Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show headliner. In response to this selection, MAGA supporters have stirred up a whirlwind of alternative suggestions, with the Christian rock band Creed emerging as a surprising contender.

MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec, a devoted fan of Creed, has spearheaded an online movement advocating for Creed to have a “counter” halftime performance arranged by Turning Point USA, a group founded by the late Charlie Kirk. Posobiec’s promotion of Creed for the Super Bowl stage has gained traction, with him expressing, “By every measure Creed has earned the Superbowl halftime gig. It is time for them to take us Higher. To a place with golden streets.”

Posobiec’s enthusiasm for Creed was further evident during his appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show, where he passionately endorsed the idea of Creed, particularly lead singer Scott Stapp, making a grand entrance by descending from the rafters. The mention of Creed’s iconic 2001 Thanksgiving halftime show in Dallas, Texas, where aerialists adorned the stadium as the band performed their hit song “Higher,” only served to bolster Posobiec’s case for Creed as a suitable choice.

While Posobiec’s proposition has found favor among some supporters, others have suggested considering more current acts to attract a wider audience. Yet, the prospect of Creed taking the Super Bowl stage, despite having no hit songs since 2002 and no new albums since 2009, remains a lingering possibility. The NFL has a history of featuring legacy acts at the Halftime Show, with The Who’s 2010 performance being the last instance where a current music artist wasn’t chosen.

Nevertheless, since Bad Bunny was announced as the Halftime Show performer, conservatives have expressed outrage over his selection. Criticisms range from labeling Bad Bunny as a “massive Trump hater” to lamenting his lack of English-language songs. The discontent has reached notable figures like Megyn Kelly, who branded the selection as a direct affront to the MAGA community.

Bad Bunny, known offstage as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, gained further attention for his political affiliations, endorsing Kamala Harris and predominantly rapping in Spanish. Earlier this year, he made headlines for his reluctance to tour the continental United States due to ICE-related concerns. The fervor surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl appearance even prompted Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski to jest about a potential ICE raid at the event.

As the debate rages on about Bad Bunny’s suitability for the Super Bowl stage, the unexpected suggestion of Creed as an alternative has injected a new twist into the ongoing discussion within conservative circles. Whether Creed will indeed ascend to the coveted Super Bowl stage remains to be seen, but for now, speculation and passion continue to simmer over the upcoming Halftime Show.