Danica Patrick during a public appearance, amid controversy over her comments on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show performance (Photo: X | @TheCalvinCooli1)
The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show rumors featuring Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny as the main act kicked up a storm among opinions. Among the critics was former cult racer Danica Patrick. She was outspoken with her comments, bringing up the already divided cultural conversation about music, politics and what signifies a sporting event in America.
On May 25, 1982, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the woman who was to cherishedly be hailed as the most successful woman in racing history came into the world. Cars were to be seconded by all above-ground activities. She was going to be the pioneer of such historical activities in the motorsport world the first woman to win an IndyCar race in 2008 and the first female driver to secure pole position at the Daytona 500 in 2013 and her retirement from racing in 2018, Patrick had turned her focus toward entrepreneurship, media appearances and public commentary.
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Danica Patrick's transition into NASCAR although there's no NASCAR victory for her on her record, she managed to score a few coast milestones including the best finish ever by a woman at the Daytona 500. She surely belonged in the history books of stock car racing, having made history in her own right with her NASCAR performance, including being remembered as a relentless competitor and emblem of change in what is otherwise still a male-dominated sport.
Patrick blasted the NFL's decision on X formerly Twitter saying "Oh fun. No songs in English should not allowed at one of the most-watched events on television in America each year not just sports." she also reposted a controversial claim that Bad Bunny is a "demonic Marxist, reflecting her strong political views.
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Previously, she has been supportive of Donald Trump and politicized herself while admitting to never voting in earlier elections.
According to NFL executive Jon Barker, the decision was all about Bad Bunny being internationally appealing and he called Bad Bunny a "bridge between cultures". Barker, a major following and energetic performances who made him matchless in the selection options further defends the selection. Bad Bunny comments on all accusations by saying that his performance would honor his people, culture and heritage affirming what the league wants to depict to the people an evolving diversity of America.
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