Jason Kelce Clarifies Misattributed Quote on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Performance
Jason Kelce took to social media to address a misattributed quote concerning Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance.
This week, a statement allegedly from Kelce circulated widely, claiming, “If Bad Bunny is a bad fit for the Super Bowl, then maybe the people making these comments are a bad fit for America’s future.”
On October 14, the former Eagles player clarified the situation on his X account, stating, “I normally don’t comment on things like this, but I feel I need to address that there are a number of accounts posting fake quotes and attributing them to me on this platform right now.”
Kelce continued, “I appreciate @X putting community notes on several and I will not address the other accounts specifically, because I do not want to amplify their engagement.”
He emphasized, “But please know, unless you hear something directly from me via one of my platforms, it is not real.”
X has since added a community note to a viral post featuring the false quote, which garnered over 1.4 million views and 53,000 likes. The note stated, “Jason Kelce never said this. A random X user posted this unverified quote which can’t be found in any recording or statement from Jason.”
The announcement of Bad Bunny as the performer for Super Bowl XL next February has sparked diverse reactions from various public figures. The NFL revealed this decision on September 28.
Among the critics is former President Donald Trump, who expressed his disapproval during a recent Newsmax interview. “I’ve never heard of him,” Trump remarked. “I don’t know who he is. I don’t know why they’re doing it. It’s, like, crazy.”
NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson also voiced his concerns about the choice. “I don’t even know who the hell the guy is,” he stated. He further commented on Bad Bunny’s past remarks about the U.S., saying, “If you hate the U.S., don’t come here.”
Dickerson's comments likely reference an interview Bad Bunny gave to i-D Magazine on September 10, where he discussed his reluctance to perform in the U.S. due to concerns over ICE raids at his shows.
Former race car driver Danica Patrick criticized the selection as well, asserting that “No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year… not just for sports,” in a post on X.
In response to the backlash surrounding Bad Bunny's performance, Turning Point, an organization associated with the late Charlie Kirk, announced plans for an alternative halftime show titled “The All American Halftime Show” on October 9.
Despite the controversy, Bad Bunny remains set to perform at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California on February 8.
