Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul said he was “purposefully turning off” the Puerto Rican star’s Super Bowl performance before questioning his citizenship.

Logan Paul criticizes brother Jake Paul for calling Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny ‘fake American citizen’

Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul said he was "purposefully turning off" the Puerto Rican star's Super Bowl performance before questioning his citizenship.

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February 9, 2026 10:41 a.m. ET

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Influencer-turned-professional wrestler Logan Paul is calling out his brother, boxer Jake Paul, for referring to Super Bowl LX halftime performer Bad Bunny as a "fake American citizen."

Ahead of the Puerto Rican superstar taking the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday evening, boxer Jake Paul urged his X followers to turn the broadcast off during Bad Bunny's performance.

"Purposefully turning off the halftime show," Jake announced in a Feb. 8 X post. "Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them). You are their benefit. Realize you have power. Turn off this halftime."

He added, "A fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America. I cannot support that."

Jake's post was immediately criticized across social media, with many commenters slamming his hypocrisy and pointing out that he owns property and has resided in Puerto Rico since 2021. Others offered a simple correction, noting that Bad Bunny — and all other Puerto Ricans — are, in fact,* *American Citizens, as the island is a U.S. territory. Among these fact-checkers was Jake's older brother, Logan Paul.

Jake Paul (left) and Logan Paul.

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"I love my brother but I don’t agree with this," Logan commented on the post. "Puerto Ricans are Americans & I’m happy they were given the opportunity to showcase the talent that comes from the island."

In a Monday morning post, Jake backtracked his original comment, writing, "To clarify: I wasn’t calling anyone a 'fake citizen' because they’re from Puerto Rico. I live in Puerto Rico, and I love Puerto Rico. I have used my platform to support Puerto Rico time and time again and will always do so."

He continued, "But if you’re publicly criticizing ICE who are doing their job and openly hating on America, I’m going to speak on it. Period… If you benefit from a country and the platform it gives you, but publicly disrespect it at the same time, that’s what I mean by being a fake citizen."

Despite swiftly criticizing his brother, Logan previously made it clear that he isn't a huge Bad Bunny fan himself. Asked by Fox News if he was excited for the halftime show on Sunday evening, he bluntly replied, "No."

Prior to being tapped as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer, Bad Bunny was a vocal opponent of the increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement throughout the U.S. following Donald Trump taking office in 2024. The artist has previously stated he avoided bringing his *Debi Tirar Mas Fotos* World Tour to the continental United States due to concerns that ICE would target his concerts.

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Most recently, while accepting the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album award earlier this month, Bad Bunny did not hesitate to address national unrest over violent ICE operations that have resulted in innocent deaths in Minneapolis.

"ICE out," he began his speech. "We’re not savage. We’re not animals. We’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans."

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2026.

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He went on to encourage viewers to choose love over hate, adding, "The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love, so please, we need to be different. We fight, we have to do it with love. We don’t hate them. We love our people, we love our family, and that’s the way to do it, with love. Don’t forget that please. Thank you!"

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The 31-year-old Latin trap sensation, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio and was born in the Puerto Rican metropolis of Bayamón, packed his halftime performance with tributes to Latin American culture and community. Special guests included a bevy of well-known entertainers of Latin descent, such as Pedro Pascal, Karol G, Jessica Alba, Cardi B, as well as fellow Puerto Rican Ricky Martin, who performed one song during the event among Bad Bunny's medley of hits.

At one point during the joyous celebration, Bad Bunny stared down the camera, said, "God Bless America," then listed more than 20 nations in North, Central, and South America while dancers behind him touted the flags of those nations. Most prominent behind him were the U.S. and Puerto Rican flags.**

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