Kid Rock crushed Bad Bunny in a viral TMZ poll by nearly 2-to-1, proving real Americans reject woke NFL entertainment in favor of all-American patriotism.
Story Highlights
- TMZ poll on X showed Kid Rock winning 66.9% to Bad Bunny’s 33.1% with over 256,000 votes and 1.8 million views in hours.
- President Trump blasted Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show as a “slap in the face” to America on Truth Social.
- Turning Point USA’s “All-American Halftime Show” with Kid Rock offered conservatives a patriotic alternative to the NFL’s leftist pick.
- X users cheered Kid Rock overwhelmingly, calling Bad Bunny’s performance the worst in TV history.
- Poll reflects growing rejection of globalist, anti-American acts pushed by mainstream media and NFL.
Super Bowl Clash: Bad Bunny vs. Kid Rock
On February 9, 2026, Bad Bunny headlined the official Super Bowl LX halftime show at Levi’s Stadium, broadcast nationally by the NFL. Simultaneously, Kid Rock performed at Turning Point USA’s concurrent livestream event titled “The All-American Halftime Show.” TMZ then launched a poll on X asking fans which performance was better. This setup pitted NFL-sanctioned entertainment against a conservative alternative, sparking massive engagement amid political tensions.
TMZ Poll Delivers Landslide Victory for Kid Rock
Kid Rock dominated the TMZ poll with 66.9 percent of votes, while Bad Bunny trailed at 33.1 percent. Over 256,000 users voted in the first hours, generating 1.8 million views, thousands of comments, reposts, and likes. X reactions favored Kid Rock emphatically, with comments like “Kid Rock crushed it” and “No competition! KID ROCK!” One user declared Bad Bunny’s show “the worst live performances in the history of American television.” This outcome highlights conservative frustration with NFL’s choices.
Instagram showed divided opinions, with some defending Bad Bunny as bringing “love, unity and Latin SPICE.” Yet the X poll’s clear majority underscores how everyday Americans prefer unapologetic patriotism over foreign acts known for anti-Trump activism. Bad Bunny’s selection ignored President Trump’s January warnings, amplifying cultural divides.
President Trump’s Fiery Truth Social Response
President Trump posted on Truth Social immediately after the show, calling Bad Bunny’s halftime “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!” He criticized it as an “affront to the Greatness of America,” incomprehensible lyrics, and “disgusting” dancing unfit for children. Trump labeled it a “slap in the face” to the country, lacking inspiration, and predicted fake news praise. He ended with “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
Trump had pre-criticized Bad Bunny and Green Day in a January 24 New York Post interview as sowing hatred, even skipping the Super Bowl. His words validate conservative viewers who tuned into TPUSA instead, rejecting NFL’s push of divisive performers over American values like family-friendly entertainment and national pride.
Cultural Pushback and Conservative Win
Turning Point USA’s event succeeded as counter-programming, appealing to conservatives tired of woke agendas in sports. Kid Rock’s lead proves audiences crave all-American energy over reggaeton from an artist with leftist ties. Meek Mill defended Bad Bunny saying “It Ain’t for Everybody,” but poll numbers show most Americans disagree, favoring traditional patriotism.
This viral moment signals NFL overreach, prioritizing globalism and activism over broad appeal. Conservatives celebrate as public sentiment rejects such picks, bolstering alternatives like TPUSA that honor U.S. standards of success, creativity, and excellence. Future Super Bowl lineups may face pressure for neutral, unifying choices amid polarization.
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— RedState (@RedState) February 9, 2026
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TMZ Video on Kid Rock TPUSA Performance
