Bad Bunny Gets CRUSHED by Kid Rock in TMZ Sports Super Bowl Halftime Show Poll!

In the days following Super Bowl LX, a surprising and polarizing moment captured the internet’s attention — not just for the spectacle on the football field, but for a social media poll that put two very different halftime performances head‑to‑head. A TMZ Sports poll asking fans to choose the better Super Bowl halftime show — between hip‑hop superstar Bad Bunny and rock icon Kid Rock — ended with a shocking result: Kid Rock won decisively, according to the vote.

The poll — which amassed hundreds of thousands of votes on TMZ’s social platforms — showed roughly two‑thirds of respondents picking Kid Rock’s show over Bad Bunny’s, a result that generated intense debate on social media, in mainstream press, and across cultural commentary platforms.

Two Very Different Halftime Shows — One Massive Audience Split

Earlier on February 8, Bad Bunny — the globally acclaimed Puerto Rican artist — headlined the official Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. His set was historic: he became the first solo Latino performer to lead the Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a predominantly Spanish performance that celebrated Puerto Rican culture and featured special guests like Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

At the same time, in a different corner of the cultural sphere, Turning Point USA — a conservative advocacy group — streamed its own alternative halftime program called the “All‑American Halftime Show.” Headlining that event was Kid Rock, the veteran American rocker whose career has been closely associated with patriotic themes and conservative audiences.

While Bad Bunny’s show drew an average of 128 million live viewers — making it one of the most‑watched halftime performances in history — the Kid Rock alternative was far smaller in raw viewership but very vocal online.

The Poll That Ignited the Internet

TMZ Sports’ online poll asked a simple question:
“Who had the better halftime show — Bad Bunny or Kid Rock?”

With more than 250,000 people participating, the result wasn’t close:
🔹 Kid Rock received roughly 66–67% of the votes,
🔹 Bad Bunny received about 33%.

For many users on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Threads, and Facebook, the poll was both a surprise and a point of cultural commentary. Some saw Kid Rock’s victory as evidence that conservative fans rejected Bad Bunny’s performance for political or cultural reasons. Others viewed the poll result as unscientific, skewed by online activists, or merely a reflection of internet hyper‑partisanship.

One viral comment circulating after the poll’s release read, “TMZ didn’t expect this — and now everyone’s freaking out.”

Reactions: Praise, Mockery, and Debate

The poll’s outcome sparked reactions across the cultural and political spectrum:

Supporters of the TMZ poll result argued that it highlighted a divide between fans of mainstream pop culture and audiences seeking “all‑American” entertainment rooted in tradition and English‑language music.

Critics mocked the poll as meaningless, because Bad Bunny’s show had real global viewership numbers in the hundreds of millions, compared with Kid Rock’s alternative broadcast, which topped around 6–20 million views online at most.

Celebrities and commentators weighed in — some praising Bad Bunny’s artistry and cultural significance, others poking fun at Kid Rock’s performance quality and production issues.

Comedian W. Kamau Bell, for example, joked about Kid Rock’s show on social media, humorously calling the performance “Bawitda‑awful” — a playful nod to one of his classic songs — while still noting that even alternative streaming numbers were far lower than Bad Bunny’s live halftime audience.

At the same time, former President Donald Trump publicly slammed Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, calling it “one of the worst ever” and saying many viewers couldn’t understand the lyrics, adding fuel to the cultural argument that language and political context played into public perception of the shows.

Beyond the Poll: The Cultural Divide It Revealed

The contrasting reactions to the two shows reveal something deeper about American culture in 2026:

Bad Bunny’s performance was a cultural milestone — a moment of representation for Latinx music on one of the biggest global stages, followed by huge streaming surges and social engagement.

Kid Rock’s alternative show carried a political message, embraced by certain audiences who felt alienated by Bad Bunny’s Spanish‑language performance and sought an entertainment experience aligned with their values.

While the TMZ poll doesn’t reflect formal ratings or Nielsen data, it does show how entertainment has become a battleground for identity, values, and audience loyalty. The results underscored how music and televised spectacle are not merely pop culture events — they have become part of larger social conversations.

What Comes Next? The Legacy of This Super Bowl Moment

As the dust settles on Super Bowl LX, the public has already begun debating what this poll means for future Super Bowl halftime shows. Will future performers be chosen with cultural “balance” in mind? Will alternative broadcasts continue to emerge? And can one poll ever truly capture the tastes of millions of viewers worldwide?

One thing is clear: this Super Bowl — and the social media reactions afterward — won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Bad Bunny’s performance remains statistically massive in viewership and cultural impact, while Kid Rock’s surprisingly strong showing in a popular poll highlights how divided and passionate modern audiences have become.