Ahead of Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny reveals the one person who stood by him as he prepares for historic halftime show

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX Halftime Show preparations have taken on a deeply personal tone as the global superstar reflects on the one force that shaped him long before fame entered the picture. With history within reach and the world watching, the Puerto Rican icon used a major Super Bowl LX press moment to center the story not on spectacle, but on belief. As anticipation builds for his halftime performance on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Bad Bunny reminded everyone why his rise resonates far beyond charts and trophies. Speaking at Apple Music’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Press Conference, he was asked to name the person who supported him before success was even imaginable. The answer arrived instantly and with emotion that filled the room.The six-time Grammy winner, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, pointed to his mother, Lysaurie Ocasio, as the foundation of his life and career. His voice softened as he said, “The first person that came to my mind is my mom because she believed in me.” He then clarified the depth of that belief, adding, “And I’m not talking about my music career — I’m just talking about before everything, she believed in me as a person. As a human.”That distinction mattered. Bad Bunny explained that his mother never tried to mold him or limit his curiosity. She stood by “my decisions, my opinions, my tastes, my choices,” trusting that he could grow into someone good, thoughtful, and capable. “She believed that I could be a good person, you know?” he said. “Smart guy. Talent[ed].”The emotion caught up with him as applause echoed through the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Pausing to steady himself, he reflected, “I think that’s what got me here, you know?” Moments later, he delivered the line that lingered longest in the room. “Not because she believed that I was a great artist, but she believed that I’m a great person. And that feels better, even, than anything else.”The timing of the revelation was striking. Bad Bunny is coming off three Grammy wins, including Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, and is preparing for a halftime show he has described as a tribute to Latino culture, not just a personal milestone. His selection has also stirred political backlash, with criticism over language, immigration views, and representation. Yet his focus remained steady.As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the New England Patriots under the Super Bowl lights, Bad Bunny’s words reframed the narrative. Behind the controversy, accolades, and global reach stands a son honoring the quiet faith that carried him there.