Former NFL star Brett Favre has made it clear that his Super Bowl halftime plans won’t include the league’s official musical headliner. Instead, the Hall of Fame quarterback is opting for a conservative-backed alternative — a decision that has quickly sparked debate online.
On Saturday, February 7, Favre, 56, took to X to explain why he plans to skip the NFL’s halftime show featuring Bad Bunny during Super Bowl LX. In his post, Favre said he isn’t familiar with Bad Bunny’s music and prefers to stick with artists he already knows and enjoys. As a result, Brett Favre announced he’ll watch the Turning Point USA halftime show rather than Bad Bunny’s at the Super Bowl.
“Not familiar with Bad Bunny so don’t know if his music is good or bad,” Favre wrote. “I’m just going to watch what I know — Lee Brice, Kid Rock — All-American Halftime Show.”
Favre also shared a clip from his 4th and Favre podcast, which he co-hosts with David Kano, where he elaborated on his halftime choice and discussed his musical preferences ahead of the big game.
Two Halftime Shows, Two Very Different Audiences
The official Super Bowl LX halftime performance will be headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rico–born superstar, who performs largely in Spanish, was announced as this year’s NFL halftime act, marking another step in the league’s effort to showcase global artists.
Shortly after that announcement, conservative organization Turning Point USA revealed its own competing event, branded as the “All-American Halftime Show.” Founded by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA positioned the show as an alternative to the NFL’s production. The lineup includes Kid Rock, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett, and Brantley Gilbert, and will be streamed across Turning Point USA’s social media channels, as well as platforms such as The Daily Wire and TBN.
Backlash and Support Flood Social Media
Favre’s public endorsement of the alternative halftime show drew mixed reactions. Some users criticized the former quarterback, referencing his past legal controversies, including a high-profile Mississippi welfare scandal. Investigators previously alleged that public funds intended for low-income families were misused for projects connected to Favre. While Favre has denied wrongdoing, the matter remains tied up in civil litigation and has continued to attract public scrutiny.
Other comments took aim at Favre’s political leanings, noting his support for President Donald Trump and his alignment with conservative figures like Kid Rock.
At the same time, plenty of fans voiced agreement with Favre’s decision. Supportive comments praised his choice and echoed his unfamiliarity with Bad Bunny, with some users framing the Turning Point USA show as a more patriotic alternative.
Super Bowl LX Details
Super Bowl LX will take place on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with the Seattle Seahawks set to face the New England Patriots. The game will be broadcast on NBC and streamed on Peacock, while viewers interested in the alternative halftime show can watch it online through Turning Point USA’s affiliated platforms.
As kickoff approaches, Favre’s comments have ensured that the halftime conversation is almost as heated as the matchup on the field.