Bad Bunny Remained Seated During Patriotic Song at Yankee Stadium

Bad Bunny stayed seated throughout “God Bless America” at Yankee Stadium on October 10, drawing political consideration simply months earlier than his scheduled Super Bowl halftime efficiency.

The Puerto Rican rapper and international chart-topper was noticed in the course of the Yankees’ house playoff recreation in opposition to the Toronto Blue Jays by baseball superfan Laurence Leavy, often called “Marlins Man.” Leavy, seated two spots away, posted in regards to the second on social media.

“Yes, Bad Bunny was sitting and did not stand during God Bless America,” Leavy wrote. “I don’t agree but it’s his right AS AN AMERICAN to so choose.”

Manager Declined Request to Stand

According to Leavy, he approached the artist’s group in the course of the recreation and requested if Bad Bunny would take into account standing. The supervisor declined, citing political causes.

“Mad at Trump for saying he’s is Latin and not an American. He thinks Trump doesn’t know Puerto Rico is in USA,” Leavy posted, recounting the change.

Despite the disagreement, Leavy described the reggaeton star as respectful. “He is super nice and humble,” he added. “Wish him the best.”

Trump Criticized Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Role

The second at Yankee Stadium comes as Bad Bunny faces criticism over his upcoming Super Bowl halftime present. Former President Donald Trump commented on the reserving throughout a Newsmax interview, saying, “I never heard of him, I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it.”

The 31-year-old artist has been vocal about his political opinions and has beforehand altered his tour plans over considerations associated to immigration enforcement. In an interview with Variety, he defined why he skipped U.S. cities throughout his tour.

“There was the issue of — like, f****** ICE could be outside (my concert),” he stated. “And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about.”

He instructed that folks might journey to Puerto Rico or different international locations to attend his reveals.

Conservative Group Plans Alternative Halftime Show

The Super Bowl controversy has prompted a response from conservative group Turning Point USA. The group introduced it’ll host an “All American Halftime Show” in the course of the NFL championship broadcast, selling “faith, family and freedom” as a counter-program to Bad Bunny’s efficiency.

Bad Bunny addressed the backlash throughout a current Saturday Night Live look, saying he was “very excited” in regards to the upcoming present.

His resolution to not stand throughout “God Bless America” provides to his ongoing efforts to focus on Puerto Rican identification and points affecting the Latino group.

The Yankees hosted the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on October 10.

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