Jake Paul clarifies remark that Bad Bunny is a ‘fake American’
Jake Paul sparked controversy by criticizing Bad bunny during the Super Bowl halftime show, urging viewers to turn off the performance and labeling Bad Bunny a “fake American” for his alleged critique of the United States and ICE. Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) is a Puerto rican artist, and the discussion touched on broader issues about Puerto Rico’s status and citizenship.
Key points:
– Paul said he couldn’t support a “fake American citizen” who publicly hates America, prompting pushback from fans and commentators.
– He later said his criticism targeted bad Bunny’s views, not Puerto Rico or its people, stressing that he loves Puerto Rico and lives there.
– Paul asserted he was criticizing ICE’s actions,not the musician personally,and he criticized Bad Bunny’s stance on immigration enforcement.
– Public reactions included Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rosanna Pansino accusing Paul of tax avoidance by relocating to puerto Rico; Logan Paul defended Puerto Ricans as Americans and supported their talent.
– The piece notes Paul’s and his brother’s connections to Donald Trump, along with comments from Kai Trump about bipartisanship and staying out of politics.
– Paul also briefly rolled back some of his statements, echoing Bad Bunny’s closing message that “love is more powerful than hate” and updating his X profile to “Benito #1 fan.”
the article centers on a social-media feud sparked by political-tinged remarks about Bad Bunny, citizenship, and ICE, along with subsequent clarifications and mixed reactions from public figures.
Jake Paul clarifies he called Bad Bunny a ‘fake American’ over ICE criticism
Boxer Jake Paul is saying his comments against Bad Bunny are being “misinterpreted.”
Paul encouraged Super Bowl viewers on Sunday to turn off Bad Bunny’s performance at the halftime show, saying on X that he couldn’t support “a fake American citizen performing who publicly hates America.” The Puerto Rican singer was one of several musicians at the 2026 Grammy Awards who criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s nationwide rollout.
Paul’s comments toward Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, come as Paul currently lives in Puerto Rico, where those born in the territory are U.S. citizens.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and YouTuber Rosanna Pansino both cited how Paul moved to Puerto Rico, with the former accusing him of doing so “to avoid paying your taxes.”
The boxer has since rescinded some of his criticism, saying he called the musician fake because of Bad Bunny’s “values and criticism of our great country.”
“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,” Paul said.
“I have used my platform to support Puerto Rico time and time again and will always do so. 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.”
Paul also echoed Bad Bunny’s halftime performance closing statement that “love is more powerful than hate.” On Monday morning, Paul said, “idk what happened on my twitter last night,” and changed his X description to “Benito #1 fan.”
Logan Paul, a wrestler and Jake Paul’s brother, disagreed with his brother’s initial statement against Bad Bunny, saying Puerto Ricans are “Americans,” and he is “happy they were given the opportunity to showcase” their talent.
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Both Paul brothers have collaborated with President Donald Trump in recent years, as Trump appeared on Logan Paul’s ImPaulsive podcast ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Jake Paul appeared in two TikTok videos with the then-presidential candidate in July 2024, and both brothers attended Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.
Kai Trump, the president’s granddaughter, appeared on the ImPaulsive podcast last month, where she said voters would be “so much more happier” if the Republicans and Democrats “met in the middle.” She also said she personally chooses to “stay out of politics.”
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